God’s Purpose in Our Boredom

Satan wouldn’t exist if God didn’t keep him around — so why is he here? Pastor John explains four ways in which God is using Satan for his glory.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17215794.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17213565.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

If God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John resolves a perplexity and holds forth lavish grace from Ezekiel 36.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17210733.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

This week, Michael shares a somewhat controversial insight into the driving force behind emotional drama and excessive busy-ness in our lives. (Spoiler alert - it might be something to do with boredom! :-) 

<p>On today&#39;s show Tom introduces the topic of boredom and its relation to a world that finds no meaning apart from the endless choices we draw from to gratify and distract ourselves. Glenn and Chris help unpack this timely topic, with its spiritual and historical roots and i ... Show More

<p>&quot;I&#39;m bored!&quot; we hear people say, maybe even we ourselves have said this. St. Theophan the Recluse offers practical advice to overcome boredom and the feeling of being all alone. -BUY the book which includes this text: &quot;The Spiritual Life and How to Be Attu ... Show More

Boredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects ... Show More

God did not create humans in his image to be aimless, like lifeless leaves blown around in the backyard of life. He created us to be purposeful. 

There’s a reason you don’t feel at home in this world. Like a tent, this world is just a temporary dwelling place. Your current situation is a pass-through town on the way to the final destination. In today’s podcast, Pastor Jack reminds us that our present circumstances are but ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3521: Spending money out of boredom is a common trap, fueled by the instant gratification of shopping and the endless distr ... Show More

Hiiiii GGB:)   in this week's episode, we discuss the importance of denying your flesh and overcoming temptation, resisting the pursuit of worldly pleasures as the ultimate goal in life. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and Solomon's reflections, we examine how chasing wealth, pleasure, ... Show More

<p>As followers of Jesus, we often say that this world is not our home, but is that reflected in the way we view our money? Do we spend our resources on that which will matter for eternity, or are we primarily focused on temporary comforts and pleasures? In this message from Davi ... Show More