EP #022 The Lord's Candle and the Gravel in Your Teeth

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Christian Couple's Podcast

Johnny and Dawn Johnson

31 episodes

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The Christian Couple’s Podcast with Johnny & Dawn delivers honest, upbeat talk at the intersection of marriage and faith. Each week the Johnsons share real-life wins, struggles, and hot topics from today’s Christian culture before diving into a practical, verse-by-verse Bible study. Laughter, transparency, and Scripture anchor every episode, all wrapped in prayer. Listen on the go or watch on YouTube and grow with a community that knows two are better than one when Christ is in the center.

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EP #022 The Lord's Candle and the Gravel in Your Teeth | Proverbs 20 Bible Study

Christian Couple's Podcast

54 minutes 28 seconds

4 months ago

EP #022 The Lord's Candle and the Gravel in Your Teeth | Proverbs 20 Bible Study

Bible Study Handout: https://tr.ee/mrbYF4

31 Day Proverbs Devotional: https://tr.ee/9rBkSt

How can we understand our own way when our steps are directed by the Lord? In a world full of deception, where do we find the strength to live with integrity? Welcome back to the Christian Couples Podcast! In this episode, Johnny and Dawn dive deep into the practical wisdom of Proverbs 20.

Join us for this enriching Bible study as we explore:

The necessity of honest dealings and the delight God takes in integrity.
What it means that the human spirit is the "Lord's Candle," searching our inmost being.
The biblical call to wait on the Lord for justice instead of seeking our own revenge.
How to trust in God's guidance and sovereignty over every step of our lives.
Practical tips and challenges for living a life of diligence and wisdom.

This episode is packed with heartfelt discussion and actionable takeaways from Scripture designed to help you and your spouse trust God more fully and live with unwavering integrity.

🙏 Think of a time you had to "wait on the Lord." How did He show Himself faithful? Share your story in the comments! Please like & subscribe for more faith-filled conversations

(00:00) Welcome! Finding God's Guidance in Proverbs 20

(00:22) Diving into the Practical Wisdom of Proverbs 20

(00:56) Opening in Prayer

(01:44) Recap of Proverbs 19 & Study Resources

(02:57) Lifting Up Our Community: Listener Prayer Requests

(04:02) Personal Updates: Johnny's Weight Loss Journey

(05:07) Proverbs 20 Study Begins: Integrity & God's Sovereignty

(11:14) Deceit of Sin vs. The Delight of Honesty & Integrity

(16:16) The Lord's Candle: Your Spirit & God's Insight (Proverbs 20:27)

(19:39) Wisdom in Action: Counsel, Diligence, and Restraint

(25:23) A Reflection on Laziness and Making Excuses

(25:40) The Call to Action and Diligence in Our Faith

(29:42) Wait for the Lord: Trusting God for Justice (Proverbs 20:22)

(34:05) Combating Spiritual Laziness with Practical Wisdom

(37:33) Our Steps are Directed by the Lord: Trusting God's Plan (Proverbs 20:24)

(43:21) This Week's Practical Challenge, Final Thoughts & Prayer