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God Centered Life

Josh Moody

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About this podcast

The Bible-teaching ministry of Dr Josh Moody. At God Centered Life, our passion is the gospel, and our vision is all generations living for God. https://godcenteredlife.org

Episodes

• The God Centered Church—The Sovereignty of God in Evangelism, Part 2

  Oct 2, 2026 · 24:57

  Believing that God is in control does not magically eliminate suffering. So how do we find a common ground where both of those realities can co-exist? We’ll explore God's…

• The God Centered Church—The Sovereignty of God in Evangelism, Part 1

  Oct 1, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever had one of those days where you basically are at a loss as to why you should keep going? Our study today taps into some foundational and encouraging purpose. Acts 13:44-52

• The God Centered Church—Church Planting, Part 2

  Sep 30, 2026 · 24:57

  Is the “lone wolf Christian” a workable model? How important is connection with a local church? We’ll explore fellowship in our study today. Acts 13:1-12

• The God Centered Church—Church Planting, Part 1

  Sep 29, 2026 · 24:57

  Our study today will take a look at the church and explore whether or not the basic functions of the church are being carried out today as suggested in Scripture. Acts 13:1-12

• The God Centered Church—A Praying and Preaching Church, Part 2

  Sep 28, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever find yourself “going through the motions” when it comes to prayer? Our look at the book of Acts today focuses on next-level prayer. Acts 12

• The Coming of the Lord: A Life That Pleases God

  Sep 26, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever feel like you’re in a cycle of being stuck? This section of 1 Thessalonians presents Paul's solution to being stuck. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

• The God Centered Church—A Praying and Preaching Church, Part 1

  Sep 25, 2026 · 24:58

  If we're honest, we've likely experienced times when we pray because we know we should, more so than we expect our requested outcome. Be encouraged. That's not a new situation!…

• The God Centered Church—All Nations Included by God, Part 2

  Sep 24, 2026 · 24:57

  Culture says do this. God says do that. How do we navigate the specifics of living in society but doing so in a way that honors God? We’ll continue our exploration of this…

• The God Centered Church—All Nations Included by God, Part 1

  Sep 23, 2026 · 24:57

  “The culture today… so much more challenging to a thriving faith!” Ever hear this? Jumping into a study that clearly shows that culture vs. faith is nothing new. Acts 11:1-18

• The God Centered Church—From Persecutor to Preacher, Part 2

  Sep 22, 2026 · 24:57

  When you think “church” do you think about an organized gathering that supports those looking to live a religious life? Our study today will challenge you to expand that vision.…

• The God Centered Church—From Persecutor to Preacher, Part 1

  Sep 21, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever hear someone saying they had a “Damascus Road Experience?” In this study, we’ll look at the prototype and glean lessons to apply to today. Acts 9:1-19

• The Coming of the Lord: An Exemplary Ministry

  Sep 19, 2026 · 24:57

  If you’re not on a church staff, are you still a minister? We’ll sort through nametags and titles in our study today. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

• The God Centered Church—Persecution Promotes Evangelism, Part 2

  Sep 18, 2026 · 24:57

  “Birds of a feather….” There’s comfort in hanging out with folks that are like us. Our study today explores what happens when that dynamic makes its way into the church. Acts 8

• The God Centered Church—Persecution Promotes Evangelism, Part 1

  Sep 17, 2026 · 24:57

  “Keeping a low profile.” Know any Christians that navigate a hostile society with this strategy? What’s the silver lining of being called out? We’ll look at that question today.…

• The God Centered Church—A Ministry of the Word and Tables, Part 2

  Sep 16, 2026 · 24:57

  “The young are more vulnerable than the mature.” True in many situations perhaps, but is it true amongst churches? We’ll continue our exploration of a God-centered church in this…

• The God Centered Church—A Ministry of the Word and Tables, Part 1

  Sep 15, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever consider how easy it is to unconsciously look forward to being “entertained” when we go to church? Our study today will use Acts 6 to look at a rightly functioning church.…

• The God Centered Church—Don't Try to Stop God, Part 2

  Sep 14, 2026 · 24:57

  At times, it feels like “things” just keep getting worse! Easy to fall into this thinking, isn’t it? Does that thinking survive recalling an unchanging, all-powerful God? We’ll…

• The Coming of the Lord: An Exemplary Church

  Sep 12, 2026 · 24:57

  Need some good news? Need some encouragement? We’re going in search of encouragement in our study today. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

• The God Centered Church—Don't Try to Stop God, Part 1

  Sep 11, 2026 · 24:57

  What happens when a church goes up against storm-like opposition? Is there a way to prepare for this that increases the likelihood of a positive outcome? We’re heading that…

• The God Centered Church—No Church Unity without Church Discipline, Part 2

  Sep 10, 2026 · 24:57

  What is our responsibility when it comes to keeping our fellow church members in line? And what happens when we don’t do that? Our study of what makes a healthy church continues.…

• The God Centered Church—No Church Unity without Church Discipline, Part 1

  Sep 9, 2026 · 24:57

  A strict church, or a unified church—are these two mutually exclusive? Our study today will look at the relationship between these two dynamics. Acts 4:32-5:16

• The God Centered Church—Irrepressible Proclamation and Importunate Prayer, Part 2

  Sep 8, 2026 · 24:57

  We often wonder what we’d say if challenged about our faith. But our study today talks about the importance of proclaiming your stand even when the heat is not on. Acts 4:1-31

• The God Centered Church—Irrepressible Proclamation and Importunate Prayer, Part 1

  Sep 7, 2026 · 24:57

  “Well, that’s your truth.” “No, it’s the only truth!” Sound like a conversation heading to an amicable resolution? Hardly. And yet, our study today will look at this essential…

• Living in Exile #5: Celebration and Honor

  Sep 5, 2026 · 24:57

  Doom and gloom. It’s all around us. Are we as Christians missing something when we fall in step with it all? We’ll look at celebration in this study. Esther 8-10

• The God Centered Church—Jesus, Not Money, Part 2

  Sep 4, 2026 · 24:57

  Line up your priorities. Now, ask yourself where those priorities match up with the name of Jesus. This is what our passage does in today's study. Acts 3

• The God Centered Church—Jesus, Not Money, Part 1

  Sep 3, 2026 · 24:57

  It’s not uncommon to hear the name Jesus on a daily basis. But have you ever noted if any of those name occurrences would be fitting for a king? Have we become immune to the…

• The God Centered Church—Biblical Church Growth, Part 2

  Sep 2, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever referred to the church you attend as “my church"? Likely means you're prone to jump in when work needs to be done, which is great! But what happens when you shift your…

• The God Centered Church—Biblical Church Growth, Part 1

  Sep 1, 2026 · 24:57

  The early church found in the book of Acts provides a model for subsequent churches to “do church right.” We’ll take a look at the specifics in our study today. Acts 2:42-47

• The God Centered Church—Multicultural Outreach, Part 2

  Aug 31, 2026 · 24:57

  The Holy Spirit… the filling, the power, the benefit… Do you wait for it, or pursue it? We’ll continue our look at Pentecost in this study. Acts 2:1-13

• Living in Exile #4: The Gospel Pattern of Grand Reversal

  Aug 29, 2026 · 24:57

  Is salvation a “course correction” or more of a “dramatic U-turn"? How radical is the change we should expect? We’ll look at one “grand reversal” in our study today. Esther 5 - 7

• The God Centered Church—Multicultural Outreach, Part 1

  Aug 28, 2026 · 24:57

  Pentecost was a point on the young church's timeline. But what takeaways, what action steps can we apply to our churches today based on this historic event? We’ll explore this…

• The God Centered Church—Apostolic Authority, Part 2

  Aug 27, 2026 · 24:57

  Want to over-simplify the challenges our culture is currently facing? The loss of a belief in absolute truth is a strong candidate. We’ll explore this topic in our study today.…

• The God Centered Church—Apostolic Authority, Part 1

  Aug 26, 2026 · 24:57

  “God, please show me which way to go.” Ever prayed that prayer? Very likely. How does God guide? We’ll tackle that question in our study today. Acts 1:12-26

• The God Centered Church—Empowered Witness, Part 2

  Aug 25, 2026 · 24:57

  If you were to create a continuum of “more attention on the Holy Spirit” versus less attention, and placed your church on it, where would it land? Is there a correlation to the…

• The God Centered Church—Empowered Witness, Part 1

  Aug 24, 2026 · 24:57

  Stating the obvious, problems abound! So does skepticism about solutions. And yet, our new study proposes a universal solution and boldly claims that it actually works! Acts 1:1-11

• Living in Exile #3: For Such A Time As This

  Aug 22, 2026 · 24:57

  Ask the next ten folks you meet what “otherness” means. Is self-preservation or even self-promotion the primary energy of the day? We’ll explore availability for the greater good…

• The Heavenly Places—Be Strong in the Lord, Part 2

  Aug 21, 2026 · 24:57

  David and Goliath… a great story from the Old Testament. What is your Goliath? Once you admit you have a Goliath, how do you defeat it? We’ll study that today. Ephesians 6:10-24

• The Heavenly Places—Be Strong in the Lord, Part 1

  Aug 20, 2026 · 24:57

  Having studied the exhortations to submit, we’re heading toward the end of this study with strong military images. We’ll look at how these two ideas co-exist. Ephesians 6:10-24

• The Heavenly Places—The Household, Part 2

  Aug 19, 2026 · 24:57

  Leading through service. We’ll look to understand how those two align in our study today. Ephesians 6:1-9

• The Heavenly Places—The Household, Part 1

  Aug 18, 2026 · 24:57

  Submitting to become free? At a glance, that doesn’t make sense. We’ll unpack this dichotomy in our study today. Ephesians 6:1-9

• The Heavenly Places—Wives and Husbands, Part 2

  Aug 17, 2026 · 24:57

  Contentious marriages are all around us, including amongst believers. How do we change this? We’re heading into practical teaching aimed at nurturing successful marriages.…

• Living in Exile #2: Winning Favour

  Aug 15, 2026 · 24:57

  Where is the balance between “God will do it” versus “take advantage of opportunities"? Our study in the book of Esther looks directly at this question. Esther 2:1-23

• The Heavenly Places—Wives and Husbands, Part 1

  Aug 14, 2026 · 24:57

  Marriage, it’s a mystery. Or is it? What if marriage is a reflection of something else? We’ll explore this idea in our study today. Ephesians 5:22-33

• The Heavenly Places—Your Walk

  Aug 13, 2026 · 24:57

  We all have influences that affect how we behave, some more obvious than others. Our study today will challenge us to examine who we’re imitating. Ephesians 5:1-21

• The Heavenly Places—The New Self, Part 2

  Aug 12, 2026 · 24:57

  What is kindness? Is it an important force within the church? Does is constitute an important part of evangelism? We’ll explore these questions today. Ephesians 4:17-32

• The Heavenly Places—The New Self, Part 1

  Aug 11, 2026 · 24:57

  “People are basically good.” Do you buy this? Does Paul buy this? Let’s find out in our study today. Ephesians 4:17-32

• The Heavenly Places—Unity

  Aug 10, 2026 · 24:57

  What does unity cost? Are we willing to “pay” truth to buy unity? And does this dynamic ever make it into the church? We’ll investigate in our study today. Ephesians 4:1-16

• Living in Exile #1: A Strange Providence

  Aug 8, 2026 · 24:57

  It’s easy to wring our hands while looking at the craziness around us. Our study today jumps head first into a situation that will eventually escalate into the crazy, but then…

• The Heavenly Places—The Love That Surpasses Knowledge

  Aug 7, 2026 · 24:57

  What is love? Easy to answer, right? So why does Paul pray that God would help us understand love? We’ll jump into this question in our study today. Ephesians 3:14-21

• The Heavenly Places—Don't Lose Heart

  Aug 6, 2026 · 24:57

  Doesn’t take long for any news channel to drain the hope out of you. So where does positivity come from? Scripture speaks to this question in our study today. Ephesians 3:1-13

• The Heavenly Places—He Himself Is Our Peace

  Aug 5, 2026 · 24:57

  Unity… how does that come about? There are a lot of theories about this, but can it be that it’s a simple answer we’ve all heard and excused as a cliché? We’ll explore this…

• The Heavenly Places—By Grace You Have Been Saved

  Aug 4, 2026 · 24:57

  Life is not perfect. So how do we handle the “bombs” going off around us? We’ll explore durability in our study today. Ephesians 2:1-10

• The Heavenly Places—The Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened, Part 2

  Aug 3, 2026 · 24:57

  What does power look like? We are fed so many examples in the media, but are these individuals really powerful? We’ll explore these questions today. Ephesians 1:15-23

• The Apostle of Hope 9, Part 2

  Aug 1, 2026 · 24:57

  Okay, so we’re told that God understands our suffering. But we still want to survive this valley we’re going through. Does our passage address the “how"? We’ll look at this…

• The Heavenly Places—The Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened, Part 1

  Jul 31, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever go treasure hunting at your church? Have you considered the possibility that there are great things hidden there? Our study today offers a treasure map. Ephesians 1:15-23

• The Heavenly Places—God's Purpose Is to Bless Us, Part 2

  Jul 30, 2026 · 24:57

  When you look at your life, is it hard to hear that God wants to bless you? We’ll work on that potential disconnect in our study today. Ephesians 1:3-14

• The Heavenly Places—God's Purpose Is to Bless Us, Part 1

  Jul 29, 2026 · 24:57

  If someone told you that “God wants to bless you,” how would you react? Our study today will look at that statement. Ephesians 1:3-14

• The Heavenly Places—The Heavenly Places, Part 2

  Jul 28, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever felt that with the “here and now” so chaotic, you have no bandwidth to think about the future? Our study explores how the future may just be the encouragement you need…

• The Heavenly Places—The Heavenly Places, Part 1

  Jul 27, 2026 · 24:57

  Do you like magic? Many do. Our study today looks at a church that was surrounded by a belief in magic, so much so that it was becoming oppressive. We’ll also look at the…

• The Apostle of Hope 9, Part 1

  Jul 25, 2026 · 24:59

  It’s an age-old question. How do we match up the concepts of a loving God and suffering? We’ll explore this question in our study today. 1 Peter 3:8-22

• Get Over Yourself: Root Out Sin, Part 2

  Jul 24, 2026 · 24:57

  “One of the best places to meet a spouse is at church.” While likely true, what happens if that becomes a primary function of the church? We’ll continue our look at assemblies as…

• Get Over Yourself: Root Out Sin, Part 1

  Jul 23, 2026 · 24:57

  Our study has been looking at individual heroes, but we’ll now switch to a focus on assemblies and see what the book of Judges has to say about how to do “church.” Judges 20:12 -…

• Get Over Yourself: Stop Sin Spreading, Part 2

  Jul 22, 2026 · 24:57

  Society and religion are two different topics. Or are they? Our study today looks at how our world is changing and what may be at the root of these changes. Judges 19:1 - 20:11

• Get Over Yourself: Stop Sin Spreading, Part 1

  Jul 21, 2026 · 24:57

  Individualism reigns. Ironic then that it is individualism that is the cautionary focus of the passage in Judges we’ll look at in today's study. Judges 19:1 - 20:11

• Get Over Yourself: God Is All Powerful, Part 2

  Jul 20, 2026 · 24:57

  While Samson is in the focus of this passage, other characters provide lessons for us. There's one more look at the life of Samson and his “supporting cast” in our study today.…

• The Apostle of Hope 8, Part 2

  Jul 18, 2026 · 24:59

  Newsflash—marriage is not always warm and fuzzy! Sometimes, it’s work. The Bible, being applicable to all aspects of life, has some practical guidance for marriages as well as…

• Get Over Yourself: God Is All Powerful, Part 1

  Jul 17, 2026 · 24:57

  It’s a cliché question until it lands on your doorstep. “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Our study today dives into the topic of pain and God's use of it in our lives.…

• Get Over Yourself: God Is Still in Charge, Part 2

  Jul 16, 2026 · 24:57

  When it’s time for a spiritual inventory, is it numbers that tell the story? Put another way, is bigger always better? We’ll explore this topic in our study today. Judges 14:1-20

• Get Over Yourself: God Is Still in Charge, Part 1

  Jul 15, 2026 · 24:57

  What are the qualifications for leadership? If your quick response leans towards perfection, let me introduce you to Samson, and in the process celebrate the fact that God can…

• Get Over Yourself: God Is Always Previous, Part 2

  Jul 14, 2026 · 24:57

  Our passage today gives a number of illustrations as to how a lack of clarity as to what God wants can lead to more effective following. Judges 13:1-25

• Get Over Yourself: God Is Always Previous, Part 1

  Jul 13, 2026 · 24:57

  When was the last time you felt like throwing in the towel? You just felt overwhelmed on every side. Our study today looks at how God steps in, sometimes using some rather…

• The Apostle of Hope 8, Part 1

  Jul 11, 2026 · 24:58

  Maybe you’re familiar with the kids wrestling game that ends when one wrestler folds by saying “I submit!” Submission and the idea of being a loser share an awkward relationship.…

• Get Over Yourself: Submit to God, Part 2

  Jul 10, 2026 · 24:57

  Ever do an inventory of possessions with your roommates? “This is mine, and this is yours.” Do we ever inject this mindset into our life priorities? We’ll look at the process of…

• Get Over Yourself: Submit to God, Part 1

  Jul 9, 2026 · 24:57

  Do the images of a “God Follower” and “Rough and Tumble” align for you? In this study, we’ll look at just such an intersection in the form of Jephthah. Judges 11:1-28

• Get Over Yourself: Sin Not

  Jul 8, 2026 · 24:57

  Oh, good! A sermon about other people! Or is it? Let’s take a “no holds barred” look at sin as reflected in the book of Judges. Judges 10:1-18

• Get Over Yourself: No Willpower, Part 2

  Jul 7, 2026 · 24:57

  If I had control over… fill in the blank, I would be able to get rid of… fill in another blank. We’ll continue our look at the aftermath of power as our study in the book of…

• Get Over Yourself: No Willpower, Part 1

  Jul 6, 2026 · 24:57

  Do you wish for more power in your life? Our study in the book of Judges provides a number of warnings about what power can do. Judges 9:1-57

• The Apostle of Hope 7, Part 2

  Jul 4, 2026 · 24:57

  Want to divide a room in a manner of seconds? Declare a political position. How can we talk about submitting to authority when anger is a default response? We’ll look at this…

• Get Over Yourself: Don't Go Back, Part 2

  Jul 3, 2026 · 24:57

  Why is everyone so angry? The briefest journey into any comments section of a social media platform will reveal just how prevalent anger is. We’ll look at the topic of anger in…

• Get Over Yourself: Don't Go Back, Part 1

  Jul 2, 2026 · 24:57

  Peace at any cost? Is that a viable position for a believer to hold? We’ll explore the costs of peace in this study. Judges 8:1-35

• Get Over Yourself: Get God's Tactics, Part 2

  Jul 1, 2026 · 24:57

  How do we go about dealing with opportunities God brings our way? We’re learning about options from the story of Gideon in today's study. Judges 7: 9-25

• Get Over Yourself: Get God's Tactics, Part 1

  Jun 30, 2026 · 24:57

  Are you a toe-dipper or a canon-baller? We’ll look at the difference in our study today. Judges 7: 9-25

• Get Over Yourself: You Can Rely on God, Part 2

  Jun 29, 2026 · 24:57

  Our plans are not God's plans. For all of the times we may have heard this, it’s still shocking when our great idea to pursue a kingdom win gets shot down. We’ll be looking at…

• The Apostle of Hope 7, Part 1

  Jun 27, 2026 · 24:58

  The word “submit” lands for many as an iron fist of repression. So why does the Bible encourage us to submit? We’ll look at that question in our study today. 1 Peter 2:13-17

• Get Over Yourself: You Can Rely on God, Part 1

  Jun 26, 2026 · 24:57

  Many have looked at the story of Gideon and his fleece and thought… “Does that work? Because if it does, I need to use it right now.” We’ll explore how God leads in our study…

• Get Over Yourself: Risk Faith, Part 2

  Jun 25, 2026 · 24:57

  Is doubt bad? Or is doubt part of a journey on the right path? We’ll explore this question in our study today. Judges 6:1-32

• Get Over Yourself: Risk Faith, Part 1

  Jun 24, 2026 · 24:57

  “Good stuff happens to bad people.” Is this universally true? Are there insights about God in the Bible that shed light on this thought? Let’s find out. Judges 6:1-32

• Get Over Yourself: Step Up to the Plate, Part 2

  Jun 23, 2026 · 24:57

  Do we make a mistake if we think of God as peacefully passive? Do we occasionally need reminders of God's justice? We’ll explore this passage as possibly fulfilling this need.…

• Get Over Yourself: Step Up to the Plate, Part 1

  Jun 22, 2026 · 24:57

  A hot button in ministry for a good while now has been the role of women in the church. Our study today leans into the story of women in leadership positions in the Bible. Judges…

• The Apostle of Hope 6, Part 2

  Jun 20, 2026 · 24:58

  You’d probably not be surprised if you asked someone what holiness was and they responded with a list of “don’ts.” Our study today flips that notion on its head and encourages us…

• Get Over Yourself: Be Consistent, Part 2

  Jun 19, 2026 · 24:57

  There are so many ways we all can be tempted to pass on opportunities because we just don’t feel like we have what it takes. What happens, though, when God gets involved? We’ll…

• Get Over Yourself: Be Consistent, Part 1

  Jun 18, 2026 · 24:57

  We love the stories where a quiet bystander jumps into action and saves the day. We love the unlikely heroes. Who are they in the Bible, and what do they have to say to us? We’ll…

• Get Over Yourself: Keep the Covenant, Part 2

  Jun 17, 2026 · 24:57

  In the educational context, tests are seen by some as the key to finishing a course and moving on. What kind of tests does God give us? What are the purposes of these tests?…

• Get Over Yourself: Keep the Covenant, Part 1

  Jun 16, 2026 · 24:57

  “I can clearly see your parents in you.” Hair color, shape of your nose, speech patterns… maybe. Faith? That’s a different story, one which we’ll explore in this study. Judges…

• Get Over Yourself: No Compromises, Part 2

  Jun 15, 2026 · 24:57

  The idea of “gifts untaken” raises questions. Our study continues to explore amazing gifts being offered to us and asks if we are taking them. Judges 1:1 - 2:5

• The Apostle of Hope 6, Part 1

  Jun 13, 2026 · 24:59

  What lifestyle comes to mind when you hear the word “holiness"? Many would say a “locked down, almost monastic existence.” But is that accurate? We’ll examine what holiness…

• Get Over Yourself: No Compromises, Part 1

  Jun 12, 2026 · 24:57

  “It’s a free gift!” What expectation pops up when we hear this? Do we associate “free” with “no obligations”? We’ll explore God's promises in this study. Judges 1:1 - 2:5

• Psalm 23

  Jun 11, 2026 · 24:57

  Psalm 23 artistically crafts images of serene peace. But how do we square that declaration about the Shepherd with the poverty and suffering so prevalent around us? We’ll explore…

• No Nonsense Christianity in the Real World

  Jun 10, 2026 · 24:57

  Have you ever felt that the quickest way to “stand out” in society is to talk about religion? Is there a functional intersection of real, tangible, Christianity in the world in…

• Four Forgotten Truths About God’s People: You Must Make a Choice

  Jun 9, 2026 · 24:57

  Unless something really bad is happening, fences don’t move. As such, “sitting on the fence” gets us nowhere. Our study today examines why getting “off the fence” is so…

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