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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2025 · 29 MIN

Why You Can't Afford to Live Without God

from Grapevine Ministries · host Phillip Barker

Send us Fan MailWe explore the fundamental question many Christians face from others: "Why do I need God?" This introspective journey examines how our three-part being (spirit, soul, and body) naturally seeks connection with something greater.• Every religious faith acknowledges a higher power, though they differ in their understanding of it• Jeremiah 29:13 promises "you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart"• Life's hardest moments - terminal illness, death, and grief - reveal our need for something beyond ourselves• Within every heart exists a "God-shaped vacuum" that only the divine can fill• The resurrection of Jesus changes everything about how we understand existence and destiny• Faith isn't just a crutch but adds a third dimension to all aspects of life• We must consider whether we can afford to live without God if there truly is life after death• Our existence has purpose beyond random chanceIf you're seeking a relationship with God, contact your local church, speak with a Christian friend, or message us for guidance toward salvation.Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the showPlease feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books. https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

Send us Fan Mail We explore the fundamental question many Christians face from others: "Why do I need God?" This introspective journey examines how our three-part being (spirit, soul, and body) naturally seeks connection with something greater. • Every religious faith acknowledges a higher power, though they differ in their understanding of it • Jeremiah 29:13 promises "you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" • Life's hardest moments - terminal illness, death, and ...

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