• 283. Building a Deeper Connection to God (with Jeannie Cunnion)

  • Nov 12 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

283. Building a Deeper Connection to God (with Jeannie Cunnion)

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  • Today's guest is actually a threepeat guest, Jeannie Cunnion! And today we get to have a conversation about building a deeper relationship with God, inspired by her new devotional, Closer to God: A 40-day Pursuit of God's Personal Presence.Jeannie has the remarkable ability to push us deeper in our walk with Jesus and her new devotional is full of profound questions and encouragement to challenge and inspire us to grow closer to God.In this episode, Jeannie shares her journey, drawing from her previous book Don't Miss Out, which explores the vital role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Her new devotional continues this exploration with questions like "Who is the Holy Spirit?" and "What does true intimacy with God look like?" These are just a few of the 40 questions which she discusses, ultimately designed to stir our spirits and deepen our hunger for a more vibrant life with God.Jeannie also opens up about overcoming barriers to intimacy with God such as resisting the Holy Spirit or being caught in a performance mindset with God. She emphasizes the freedom and refreshment found in daily repentance and how it cultivates intimacy with God. In this episode, we dive into these subjects and also discuss practical ways to experience God's presence in our every day lives -- from washing dishes to carpooling, recognizing that God's presence isn't limited to just extraordinary moments.Whether you're new to Christianity or a long-time believer looking to deepen your relationship with God, I think you will be so blessed and challenged by what Jeannie shares in this episode on how to deepen your relationship with God -- in the midst of real life!In This Episode[0:33] - Jeannie's new devotional book Closer to God challenges readers with deep, reflective questions and inspiration.[2:48] - The Holy Spirit stirs a deeper hunger for God within us, Jeannie explains.[4:15] - God's presence is for everyday moments, not just mountaintop or valley experiences.[6:47] - Understanding the Holy Spirit's role removes barriers to intimacy with God.[10:22] - Embracing repentance, rather than performance, helps cultivate closeness with God.[11:24] - Repentance is refreshing and transformative and is not meant for reprimand.[14:15] - Jeannie states that practicing God's presence involves daily conversation and reading His Word.[17:45] - Pursuing holiness by following Jesus invites abundant life and peace.[21:10] - Worship and community can help us remember God's faithfulness in difficult times.[24:09] - Choosing God in daily moments leads to strength and hope.[27:50] - I observe how faith grows through cultivating intimacy, repentance, and obedience.Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineThe Crystal Paine Show - 3. The Secret to Being a Happier MomThe Crystal Paine Show - 136. Don’t Miss Out on This Superpower!BooksCloser to God: A 40-day Pursuit of God’s Personal Presence by Jeannie CunnionDon’t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life Is Better with the Holy Spirit by Jeannie CunnionSocial MediaCrystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)Crystal Paine on LinkedInCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/CRYSTALPAINEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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