[EP 1] Growing in Christ w/ Isaiah Bryner

In this episode of the Authentic Podcast, Christian brings on guest Isaiah Bryner as they delve into the topic of growing in Christ. Isaiah's journey from self seeking to selfless show the awesome transformative power of Jesus! Takeaways:• Faith requires personal encounters with God and experiencing His presence.• Following Jesus means walking on His words and relying on His faithfulness.• Joy is not based on circumstances but on a deep relationship with Christ.• Navigating contemporary issues requires humility, understanding, and seeking to know others' perspectives.• Faith intersects with challenges when we rely on God's wisdom and guidance. Communicate truth in a helpful and edifying way.• Have a solid foundation and relationship with Jesus to effectively share the gospel.• Move beyond saying 'God bless you' and proclaim 'Jesus loves you.'• Engage in conversations with non-believers, seeking to understand their stories and building trust.• See people as beloved children of God and use spiritual gifts for edification and evangelism.• Trust the process of maturing in Christ and His timing.• Embrace the uniqueness and authenticity of each individual.• Return to the first love and seek God's face.• Seek unity in the body of Christ and depend on God.• Simplify and depend on God in all things.FOR HIS GLORY (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NwbBlBRYHLbBEfFHhyH1x?si=Rw9vnfDPRCmsIfByidgplQMINISTRY WEBSITE:https://linktr.ee/authenticpodcast