This Is Gonna Hurt - The Podcast Of J. Gordon Duncan

Thanks for listening to this Free Friday episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon discusses the NPD Bookscan list of the Top 10 Books of the 2010's.  Those books are: 1. E. L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) – 15.2 million copies 2. E. L. James, Fifty Shades Darker (2011) – 10.4 million copies 3. E. L. James, Fifty Shades Freed (2012) – 9.3 million copies 4. Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games (2008) – 8.7 million copies 5. Kathryn Stockett, The Help (2009) – 8.7 million copies 6. Paula Hawkins, The Girl on The Train (2015) – 8.2 million copies 7. Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl (2012) – 8.1 million copies 8. John Green, The Fault in Our Stars (2012) – 8 million copies 9. Stieg Larsson, The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo (2008) – 7.9 million copies 10. Veronica Roth, Divergent (2011) – 6.6 million copies Notice anything? Listen and let me know. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt Podcast".  In this episode, Gordon continues his "Prayers of Christmas" series.   Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: Prayers That Seek to Glorify God Make a Huge Impact in this World Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God are Bold and Clear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Move People into Action Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Luke 2. 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was

In this episode, Gordon offers some simple tips to help you be well in 2020. He talks about what to cut out, what to add in, and how to handle toxic people. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to another Free Friday episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon has exciting news:  he has become a fictional character.   What?  Well, in sharing his 2019 podcast year in review, Brian Drake from episode 75 reached out.  Brian is the author of the Scott Stiletto series of books and has named a character after Gordon.  Take a listen to find out more and follow this link to find the books.   Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another Wednesday Wisdom episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon continues his "Prayers of Christmas" series.  This sermon focuses on Zechariah's prayer in Luke 1.  Thanks for listening.  Luke 1. 67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, 71 that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us; 72 to show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, 73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us 74 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before

Thank you for listening to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon recounts 2019.  He talks about... Highlights from his interviews The Top 5 most listened to episodes What surprised him most. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thank you so much for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this "Free Friday" episode, Gordon reviews Star Wars episodes 7 & 8 in anticipation of Star Wars:  The Rise of Skywalker.  He is not impressed. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, we begin our Prayers of Christmas series.  Our first sermon in that series is "Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord".  The notes can be found below.  Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact on Your Life Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People Context Luke 1.39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon talks about how picking a "word of the year" can impact your New Year.  In this episode, Gordon talks about... One of his words from 2019 One of his words for 2020 How to find and remind yourself of your word of the year. Thanks so much for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to this Free Friday Episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon reviews "Brittany Runs a Marathon" which is free with your Amazon Prime subscription.  In this episode, Gordon talks about How the movie teaches about society's view of women who lose weight How the movie portrays running Why Gordon cried ugly tears Thanks for listening.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to a "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 8.  The notes can be found below.  Thanks for listening. Big Idea: God Chose His Children God is the author of your sanctification God is the author of the church God is the author of your relationship with Him God is the author of your sanctification 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, God is the author of the church in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. God is the author of your relationship with Him. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Big Idea: God Chose His Children God is the author of your sanctification God is the author of the church God is the author of your relationship with Him Truth: God chose you and the church to be saved, to be made like Jesus, and to be glorified in Heav

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Emma returns to review Disney Plus.  We talk about... Finding movies at random like "While You Were Sleeping" Wondering where some of the early 2000's TV shows are Express frustration about its lack of organization. And lot's more Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This Thanksgiving weekend, Gordon tries to be more thankful by contemplating more deeply the people in his life, his health, and lots more. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon is preaching part two of his sermons from Romans 8.26-30.  Enjoy! Romans 8. 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Big Idea: Help When It’s Needed Most The Holy Spirit Prays for You All Things Work for Good Nothing is an Accident

Thanks so much for listening to the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. This episode is a special one. Today, Gordon interviews Pete Evick. Who is Pete Evick? We are glad you asked. Here are just a few details about Pete Evick.... He is a loving father. He has been the lead guitarist for the Bret Michael’s band for over 17 years. He is the author of The Moments that Make Us He appeared in Sharknado 5. He is the co-founder of Shining Sol Candles in Manassas, Virginia And he has own band, Evick! In this episode we talk about: Starting his candle company His relationship with Bret Michaels His relationship with Poison guitarist C.C. Deville Meeting his heroes And so much more! You can find Pete at: https://www.facebook.com/PeteEvickBMB/ www.shiningsol.com Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening. In this Free Friday episode, Gordon gives an update from his recent Richmond Marathon and talks about what it was like to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Thanks for listening --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, we look at part one of a sermon from Romans 8.26-30 where we pursue the Big Idea:  Help When It's Needed Most.  Enjoy, and thanks for listening! Romans 8. 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Big Idea: Help When It’s Needed Most

Thanks for listening to the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast where we talk about faith, family, fitness, and finances. In this episode, Gordon interviews Ryan Hall. Ryan is an Olympian & the American record holder in both the half and full marathon, as well as a husband, father, and Christian. In this episode we talk about: Ryan’s recent comments on Eliud Kipchoge’s sub 2 hour marathon Shoe Technology Reactions to Mary Cain’s comments about the Nike Oregon Project Being an adoptive parent And much more… Thanks for listening. If you would like to find Ryan, you can find him at https://ryanandsarahall.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ryanhall3/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanhall3/ https://twitter.com/ryanhall3/ https://www.runfreetraining.com/ https://www.thestepsfoundation.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this "Free Friday" episode, Gordon recounts interviewing Ryan Hall and Pete Evick.  Ryan Hall is the American record holder in the half-marathon and full marathon.  Pete Evick is the lead guitarist for the Bret Michaels Band.  The interview with Ryan Hall will appear on our 11/18/19 episode, and the interview with Pete Evick will appear on the 11/25/19 episode.  Both are incredibly insightful and fun.  Hopefully, you'll enjoy them.  Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Please enjoy this Wednesday Wisdom Episode from John 7.40-52.  This sermon was preached 09.27.15.  Thanks for listening. John 7:40 When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” 41 Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? 42 Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the offspring of David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” 43 So there was a division among the people over him. 44 Some of them wanted to arrest him, but no one laid hands on him. 45 The officers then came to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why did you not bring him?” 46 The officers answered, “No one ever spoke like this man!” 47 The Pharisees answered them, “Have you also been deceived? 48 Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him? 49 But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed.” 50 Nicodemus, who had gone to him before, and who was one of them, said to them, 51 “Does our