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How to Meet with God Daily What does it mean to truly meet with God every day? In this episode, we explore spiritual formation, prayer, sacrifice, hearing Christ's voice, and the daily rhythm of discipleship through The Meet - the first pillar of The Big Three. ____________ Episode Notes If eternal life is knowing God, then discipleship cannot stay theoretical. It must become relational, personal, and lived. In this episode, we begin Part I of The Big Three by exploring The Meet - daily, private, unhurried time with Christ. This not another checklist episode. This is a call to communion. We talk about why spiritual formation begins in sidedness, how Jesus modeled private prayer before public ministry, why hearing the Shepherd's voice is cultivated through abiding, and why sacrifice is not an add-on to Christianity but part of its very shape. YOu'll hear how The Meet, The Temple, and the Ministry form a rhythm - not a mechanical system - and why reversing that order leads to burnout, noise, and hollow service. This episode also walks through: What daily communion with Christ looks like in real life Why the new birth matters for hearing His voice How Scripture begins to burn in the heart of the disciple Why obedience, sacrifice, and worship belong together How Private surrender prepares us for public faithfulness Free next step: Join the free Patreon membership to download the devotional that goes with this EP6-P1 The Meet. Support members can also access the full workbook devotional built to help you practice The Meet, strengthen spiritual discipline, and establish a lasting discipleship rhythm. __________ Timestamped Episode Notes Timestamp  00:00 – Cold start – Spiritual formation must become relational  01:17 – Episode Introduction – The Big Three: Meet, Temple, Ministry  02:46 – The Big Three: Not a System – A Rhythm 05:45 – The Meet – Daily, Private, unhurried time with God  07:41 – The Temple – Stewardship of body, mind, rest, and health  12:03 – The Ministry – Everything flowing out of the first two  14:29 – Doorway: New Birth is the key  18:18 – The Meet: Definition, Practice, Scripture  28:39 – Hearing His Voice, Word Burning in Our Hearts  42:37 – The Meet: The Foundation of Sacrifice  54:52 – The Gospel Defined by Sacrifice  58:47 – The Big Three – Established in Sacrifice  59:49 – Why the Meet Comes First: The Meet – Where Sacrifice Begins  01:03:58 – Obedience – Sacrifice – Worship  01:04:58 – Preparing the Way for Standing Episodes -------------------- Key Topics Covered Spiritual formation vs. information-only Christianity The Big Three: The Meet, The Temple, The Ministry Daily Prayer and unhurried time with God Hearing the voice of Christ through Scripture New birth, belief, and eternal life in John's Gospel Sacrifice as the foundation of discipleship Private obedience before public ministry Abiding in Christ for endurance and longevity --------------------- Key Scriptures Mentioned John 7.37-38; John 10.27; John 15.4-5; John 1.10-13; John 3.16-18, 35-36; Luke 24.27, 32, 44-49; Mark 1.35; Matthew 6.33; 1 Corinthians 14.40; Psalm 5.3; Psalm 46.10; Isaiah 26.3-4; Psalm 55.22; Philippians 4.6-7; Matthew 26.41; Matthew 10.1-42; Romans 12.1-3; ___________ Founders Message: Although we have provided both the Devotional/Workbook during these four to five episodes, it is due to the updates on the format and improvements on materials offered to our listeners and to get a taste of what this ministry's desire is - leaning towards bringing you the listener to a nearness and intimate relationship with Christ Jesus. We pray the materials are a blessing. We appreciate any feedback in order to continue to serve to the best this ministry is capable of achieving. Amen. Founder Luis Alfredo Freddie Hernandez | Servant of the Most High ___________ Free Membership Join the free membership to download the devotional companion for this episode. Support Membership Support members receive the full workbook devotional, including: guided reflection questions journaling prompts Scripture study pathways practical application exercises deeper discipleship formation tools This is the foundation. This is the wake-up call. This is the beginning of real discipleship. Join here: Patreon.com/9113bc Follow, share, and send this to one brother or sister who needs to move from information to communion. The following download is available here as Patreon is having issues that need attentiiion: for those interested in deeper growth in their relationship with Christ Jesus herer are both the devotional and workbook of the current podcast, "The Meet." Click the link: (DOWNLOAD) ___________ Resource Recommendations for This Episode Podcasts Rule of Life Podcast - Strong fit for "arranging everyday life around being with and becoming like Jesus, " with seasons on prayer, fasting, solitude, Scripture, and community. (practicingtheway.org) Practicing the way Podcast - strong resource for apprenticeship to Jesus in everyday life. (practicingtheway.org) The Contemplative Pastor - useful especially for leaders and ministers trying to become more unhurried, prayerful, and peaceful. (practicingtheway.org) Books Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster - classic text on spiritual practices and formation. (HarperCollins) Scripture-focused article series on spiritual disciplines from Desiring God - especially helpful for framing prayer, meditation, and biblical spiritual discipline without reducing it to performance. (Desiring God) Videos BibleProject: The Lord's Prayer - strong companion for your prayer emphasis. (BibleProject) BibleProject: Shema/ Listen - excellent for your "hearing His voice" theme. (BibleProject) BibleProject video library - broad Scripture animation resource for devotional follow - up. (BibleProject) ___________ Devotional reading plan for this episode 5-day reading companion Day 1 - John 17.3; John 15.1-11 Day 2 - Mark 1.35; Psalm 5.3; Psalm 63 Day 3 - John 10.1-18, 27; Luke 24.13-35 Day 4 - Matthew 10; Luke 14.25-33; Romans 12.1-2 Day 5 - Philippians 4.6-7; Isaiah 26.3-4; Psalm 46.10         The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: No Turning Back — Keeping the ConstantThe True North Lif3 Podcast | Christian Discipleship, Testimony & Spiritual FormationAfter a nine-month sabbatical from publishing, this episode marks a return—not backward, but forward—through prayer, refinement, and divine repositioning. With over 15 years of radio broadcasting experience and more than three decades in Christian ministry, this episode is a deeply personal reflection on obedience, calling, and the refining fire of God.This broadcast also serves as The Prequel to Episode Six, where Luis (Freddie), shares his testimony, God’s guidance, leadership, and placement through the years, revealing how the Lord continues to shape and burn away everything that does not align with Christ.🔥 Key Themes & TopicsChristian discipleship and spiritual formationMinistry calling, refinement, and perseveranceThe Abiding Spirit of Christ and Resurrection PowerEternal perspective and biblical hope beyond this lifeJournaling as spiritual documentation and witnessFaith, obedience, and God’s fingerprints across a lifetimeToo often, ministries drift—crumbling under doctrine detached from the inner blessing believers have received: the abiding presence of Christ. This episode calls listeners back to the Constant—the unchanging power of the Holy Spirit that sustains, refines, and ultimately raises us to eternal life.📖 The Power of Documentation: A Living WitnessLuis reflects on Anne Frank’s Journal, written in hiding during the Nazi occupation—never intended for publication, yet preserved as a testimony that still speaks decades later. Not as a comparison of suffering, but as a reminder of the power of faithful documentation.When believers journal their walk with Christ—prayers, struggles, obedience, and growth—it becomes more than reflection.It becomes a living witness.Within those pages, God’s fingerprints appear over time, revealing His faithfulness and purpose. One life, faithfully recorded, can outlive its moment.(If you ever travel to Amsterdam, Anne Frank’s House stands today as a reminder that testimony endures.)🎧 What’s Coming NextEpisode Six – Keeping the ConstantThe Big Three of discipleship will be fully detailed.Episode Seven – The Living Epistle (Title Pending)A deep dive into journaling, spiritual record-keeping, and well-known writers whose documented faith transformed lives.🙏 Closing Prayer & InvitationThis BONUS EPISODE is a call to seek God’s face, document your journey, and witness firsthand the evidence of His work in your life—both now and for eternity.“All that we have been privileged to experience in this lifetime is a gift—but it carries a purpose deposited into our very DNA by the One True Living God.”---------------------------For this launch Bonus Episode, the 9-page Bonus Episode Notes are being shared as a gift to help you reflect, pray, and begin practicing The Big Three while documenting your walk with Christ.These notes are available to all Patreon members, including those who join through the free membership option. There is no obligation to support the ministry financially in order to receive them. This offering is simply a way to walk alongside you and give you a taste of the spiritual formation direction this ministry is prayerfully developing.In future episodes, additional discipleship resources and expanded materials will be made available through voluntary Patreon ministry membership tiers for those who feel led to support the work. This launch offering is shared freely, in love, as an invitation—not an expectation.You can explore that option at patreon.com/9113bc✝️ About the PodcastThe True North Lif3 Podcast is a ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ.🔗 Connect & Support the Ministry📘 Join the Family: Facebook.com/9113bc💝 Support the Ministry (Tax-Deductible): One-time or Monthly Giving — Click Here to DonateJOIN our Patreon Membership: Click Here to JOIN📲 Follow Us:FacebookTwitter (X)Instagram📞 Contact: (904) 999-7703   The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

It's about getting to know and observe and experience Christ through personal, intimate and iron sharpening iron via partnership, discipleship and community. The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

🔴 Unshaken: Voices for the Persecuted | True North Lif3 Broadcast | EP05 Are you ready to deepen your faith, stand firm in Christ, and learn how to support persecuted Christians worldwide? In this powerful episode of **True North Life Broadcast**, we explore the gripping stories of believers who are imprisoned for their faith in **China, North Korea, Eritrea, and beyond**. We highlight the legacy of **Richard Wurmbrand**, founder of **Voice of the Martyrs (VOM)** and author of *Tortured for Christ*, who endured 14 years of imprisonment under Communist rule for his unwavering faith in Jesus. 📖 **What You’ll Learn in This Episode:** ✅ The harrowing realities of Christian persecution worldwide ✅ How to equip yourself with **Mentors, Manuals, and Masters** for spiritual growth ✅ The **Bible as the Ultimate Life Manual** – your guide to thriving in Christ ✅ Why mentorship is crucial in your faith journey, just as it was for **Moses, David, Paul, and Jesus** ✅ How to take action: **Pray, fast, and support persecuted Christians** 🌍 **Explore These Vital Resources:** 🔹 Free **Voice of the Martyrs** magazine – [www.persecution.com](https://www.persecution.com) 🔹 Global prayer guide & prisoner alerts – [www.icommittopray.com](https://www.icommittopray.com) 🔹 Exclusive VOM radio insights – [www.vomradio.net](https://www.vomradio.net) 🔹 Connect with our **True North Lif3 Community** on Facebook: [facebook.com/9113bc](https://facebook.com/9113bc) 📢 **Take Action:** 🙏 Pray and fast for persecuted believers globally 🎥 Stay updated on the upcoming **Voice of the Martyrs film: *I AM N*** 💡 Discover how **The Holy Spirit, the Bible, and godly mentors** guide your walk with Christ 🔔 **Subscribe & Join the Mission!** 📌 Subscribe now and hit the bell icon for more faith-building content: **[True North Lif3 Broadcast YouTube Channel]** #ChristianPersecution #BibleStudy #TrueNorthLif3 #VoiceOfTheMartyrs #FaithInChrist #JesusIsLord #MentorsManualsMasters #PrayForThePersecuted #ChristianGrowth   The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

 a. Today featured on our "Unshaken: Voices for the Persecuted”  We’ve got “Open Doors” Ministry, reporting on the rise of Christian persecutions around the world, their annual World Watch List ranking 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution and whose sources recently reported on 70 Christians masacared in the Democratic Republic of Congo.b. On our “True North Message:” “The Rabbi Within,” we’ve got three realities about the indwelling Spirit of Christ.c. And wrapping it up: On food for the soul - our Weekly Resources Recommendations"    The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

There are several subjects that I could've expounded on but will be revisiting in the future. Share your thoughts and I pray you receive The Journey to Calling: A Deeper Revelation  The Noise of the World vs. The Stillness of God The Power of Prayer and Fasting Walking This Journey Together The Key to a Strong Walk with Christ The Power of the Holy Spirit: The True Teacher Within 🛡 **You’re not alone.** That’s why I’ve created a **safe space**—a private Facebook community where you can share prayers, scripture, testimonies, and find accountability in your walk with Christ. Join us at **facebook.com/9113bc**. The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

A Deeper Calling: Living Ministry Beyond Positions of OfficeCore themes: Our Divine Calling, Total Surrender, and True Worship1. The Callling:Exploring the Calling as a journey requiring, primarily, ministry to Christ first and foremost. Keeping this in the forefront - always. Keeping in mind that through a total surrender and total worship in the life of the called and our calling is first to Christ who gave us ETERNAL SALVATION. 2. The Surrender:Surrender is explored through Submission self denial commitment3. WorshipExploring orms of worshiping (Romans 12:1-3)Offerings to GodBowing in reverenceExalting God in praiseSinging and celebratingServing GodResource: Andrew Murrays book: Holy in Christ and Abide in ChristA Safe Haven for those on the Journey:www.facebook.com/9113bc our private community page. A safe haven for believers to pray for one another and share their journey in Christ Jesus.For Support:www.9113bc.org/donate The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ.  For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc  To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                   

To think, the day I sat down to write the Pilot Podcast all of these thoughts ran through my mind. They did. I spent a lot of time in the Brooklyn Central Public Library. Backpack, laptop charger and military notepad to jot down inspirational moments. I was ready to go. But it was while I was at home in the living room preparing the message that these waves of memories came through. There has to be something between the hours of 0100 and 0500 am. I gave a little more insight on the road marker experience. Very memorable. Very moving moment in my life. Christ always kept me together and helped many go through some rough times. We're all vessels in the Lords hands. Remember that we are ambassadors from the Lords Kingdom holding all authority on our travels representing a Holy and Awesome God.  You can join our Social community by clicking the following links: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGEFOLLOW ON TWITTER (X) PAGEFOLLOW ON INSTAGRAMYou can also reach us @ (904)999-7703To Support Ministry: CLICK HERE DONATE  The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE                                                 

One on One Spiritual Guidance Message titled, "Giants Among Us." How to develop the heart of Lion and destroying the cowardice of a Mental Grasshopper. The interview with Pastor Grady Powell is still pending as this is a Pilot Broadcast in the works. The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a  ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ.  For more information on joining the family visit: Facebook.com/9113bc  To help continue our ministerial outreach efforts your tax deductible of one time or monthly support visit: CLICK HERE DONATE