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

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about the difference in an entitlement vs. charity mindset. Both words set off a host of expectations. Don’t miss out on this episode. Thanks so much for listening.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon examines our motivation and its connection to our relationship with God from Romans 4.1-2. Enjoy the notes below. Big Idea: Motivation and a Relationship with God What do you gain? How are you blessed? How do you bless others? Truth: We are blessed because our sins are forgiven AND covered by the work of Jesus Christ. Application: Live knowing that God intends for you to honor Him, bless other Christians, and evangelize non-Christians as you grow in depth and knowledge of your relationship with Jesus.  Action: Practice this affirmation: I am forgiven. I am a blessing to other Christians. I am the voice of hope to non-Christians.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.    In this episode, Gordon reviews Rachel Hollis’ new book, “Girl, Stop Apologizing”.  Things discussed: An Overview of the Book Do Girls Need to Stop Apologizing? Why Rachel Hollis takes so much heat Thanks for listening.   If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, I talk about spoilers, the toxic culture around them, and one last word about Endgame. I also talk about possibly adding a fifth “F” to our faith family fitness and finances. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon preaches about forgetting to fear from Luke 24 from his 2019 Easter sermon at Evident Grace Fellowship.  Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: Forgetting to Fear Approaching God Facing Your Fear Remembering Jesus’ Words  Approaching God Luke 24:1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  Facing Your Fear 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen.  Remembering Jesus’ Words  Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.    In this episode, Gordon once again shares the mic with Emma as they review Avengers Endgame. WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS SPOILERS – LOTS OF THEM!!! Things they discuss: A play by play retelling of the movie. Poignant moments. And where the MCU goes after this.  Thanks for listening.   If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon shares how a 2 hour break from all screens (phone, computer, etc.) saved his vacation and provided for some great family time. Give it a try yourself. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon pulls out an oldy but a goody sermon from 2012 when he preached at Sovereign King. He preaches from Psalm 6 where we learn that if God cries, we can cry to. Thanks for listening.   Psalm 6. O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,nor discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O Lord—how long? 4 Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. 5 For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise? 6 I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears. I drench my couch with my weeping. 7 My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows weak because of all my foes. 8 Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping. 9 The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer. 10 All my enemi

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.    In this episode, Gordon shares his experiences with facing the big 5 0. Yes, Gordon has to admit he is getting older, and along the way, he wants to share with you 3 tips to fight the aging process.  Some of those tips are: Stretching Sleeping A few more… Thanks for listening.   If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

 Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about Good Friday. We also talk about: Why is it called Good Friday? What is a Tenebrae service? How should you celebrate Good Friday? Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, we celebrate Palm Sunday and look at John 12 with the Big Idea: Wishing to See Jesus.  If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: Wishing to See Jesus Confusion is Okay Opposition is Expected  Resurrection is Promised  Confusion is Okay John 12:16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon shares with you an interview from the E.A.R (Evangelical and Reformed Podcast https://anchor.fm/elderqueen. Their host, Brandon Michael, interviews Gordon to ask the question, “To whom should we pray and why?” Some the questions we entertain are: Is it okay to pray to Jesus? What do we say to people who say we shouldn’t pray at all? What did Jesus say about prayer?  Thanks for listening.  Please forgive the poor audio quality. This episode was recorded immediately after running.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about the HBO documentary, “The Inventor”. This is the story of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos. Theranos was supposed to invent a device that could conduct 100’s of blood tests with a single drop of blood. Her company was worth billions of dollars. There was only one problem: her device didn’t work. Learn about: Wanting to do good but being scared to tell the truth. Getting so far into a lie that you can’t come back. What happens when your dream doesn’t come true.  Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 3.21-31 and pursues the Big Picture Question: Why am I happy? I didn’t do anything? You can find the notes below. Thanks for listening.   Big Picture Question: Why am I happy? I didn’t do anything.  aka Why do I feel better? I didn’t do anything Good Grief I’m a Hot Mess Humble Brag Good Grief Romans 3: 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe.  We have a problem. We can’t obey. The law of God showed us our need and the character of God. We are in problem. But then, a goodness apart from our obeying appeared: the goodness of Jesus. When we have faith in the goodness of Jesus, we are forgiven and saved.  I’m a Hot Mess For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 2

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon faces his own failures. After DNF’ing a marathon (did not finish), he attempts another marathon the following week. Gordon talks about: Medical Difficulties The Fear of Not Running Again Facing Embarrassment And gives advice if you have to face a failure. Thanks for listening.  Please forgive the poor audio quality. This episode was recorded immediately after running.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the This is Gonna Hurt Podcast with J. Gordon Duncan. In this free Friday episode we talk about how podcasting is the new Google and why you need to start your own podcast. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, we look at Romans 3.9-20 and pursue this Big Idea:  When Bad News is Good News If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: When Bad News is Good News Aka Bad News for Bad People  We are all in the same boat. That boat is sinking.  Actually, Our Boat Sank We Are All in the Same Boat Romans 3:9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin,  That Boat is Sinking 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All ha

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon is once again joined by your favorite co-host, Emma Duncan. Gordon and Emma review every single movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Along the way, we learn, Why Emma doesn’t like Captain Marvel Why the first Avengers and Winter Soldier are near perfect movies And we hear Gordon and Emma’s predictions about “Endgame”.  Be warned: lots of spoilers ahead. Thanks for listening.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about risking massive failure and why it’s worth it. He talks about: His upcoming marathon. What he’s learned from “failing”. And what “massive grace” means.  Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, we take a break from our Roman series and look at one of the most famous passages in all the Bible: David and Goliath. Gordon pursues the Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight from 1 Samuel 17.1-27. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight.     There is a War Between the World and God’s People The World Demands a Response  The People of God are Called to Defend His honor    Truth: Christ ends the world’s hostility with God through the cross & the ongoing proclamation of the Gospe