In Romans 12:1-2, Paul wrote, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

This week Mike and Jim discuss what it looks like to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, like it says in the scripture. Learn how to break free from the distractions of the world, open up new lanes of curiosity in the Father, and equip yourself for the work of the Kingdom.

Retired Army Lt Col, author and West Point Professor, Dave Grossman said, “If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen: a sheep. If you have capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath — a wolf. But what if you have capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizen? Then you are a sheep dog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero’s path.” Think about your skills as a warrior. How would you describe your tendencies in the Soul, Body, and Spirit domains using Grossman’s three tendencies? This week Mike and Jim discuss how Jesus lived the perfect life as a warrior — a true sheep dog in every way. Figure out how you can start walking the heroes path just like Jesus.

In Matthew 20:25-28, Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

His command is simple. What is it that get’s in the way of being a servant the way Jesus was? This week Mike and Jim discuss how the Devil uses shame to prevent us from serving like Jesus did. Tune in to hear about biblical principles of service for the Kingdom and practical examples of how to apply those principles.