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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 18 MIN

680 The Quiet Power of Availability to God

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Friday, January 9th: Spiritual transformation rarely begins with dramatic action—it begins with quiet availability. In this final episode of Week 2 on The Daily Grind, we explore why openness to God matters more than intensity, productivity, or spiritual performance. Jesus consistently worked through people who were willing to be present, interruptible, and attentive, not impressive or perfectly prepared. Drawing from The Divine Conspiracy and The Great Omission, this episode invites listeners to reconsider what it means to make room for God in everyday life. Availability creates space for grace, formation, and trust to grow slowly over time. Transformation happens not by doing more, but by staying open to God’s presence in ordinary moments. The quiet power of availability is that it places our lives where God can meet us and gently shape us.⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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