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Following Jesus When You Don’t Feel It: Overcoming Spiritual Dryness

Riley Reno Episode 11

In this episode of the Sunday to Society podcast, host Riley Reno discusses the challenges of spiritual dryness and offers practical steps to navigate through it. He emphasizes the importance of faithfulness over feelings, the necessity of community, and the power of reflecting on God's past faithfulness. The episode encourages listeners to anchor themselves in scripture and to pursue truth rather than fleeting emotions, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.

Takeaways

  • Spiritual dryness is a common experience for many believers.
  • Following Jesus is about growing in faith, not just feelings.
  • Consistency in prayer and church attendance is crucial.
  • Anchoring in one truth daily can help during dry seasons.
  • Community support is vital for spiritual growth.
  • Faithfulness is more important than emotional highs.
  • Practicing presence and patience can lead to spiritual growth.
  • Reflecting on God's past faithfulness can encourage us in dry times.
  • Chasing truth over feelings leads to deeper faith.
  • Your faith remains valid even in quiet seasons.

Chapters
00:00 Navigating Spiritual Dryness
03:48 Keep Showing Up
06:01 Anchor In One Truth Daily
08:31 Lean Into Community
11:56 Embrace Faithfulness Over Feelings
15:50 Practice Presence Not Performance
17:38 Reflect On God's Past Faithfulness
22:45 Chasing Truth Over Feelings

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