Ep. 46: Growing Into a Christ-Centered Believer
How does trusting God with yourself reveal spiritual maturity?
This episode explores what it truly means to become a Christ-centered believer through the process of spiritual maturity. Bill and Scott unpack how trust in God leads to humility, healing, and a willingness to take risks for the sake of others. As believers grow, their lives increasingly reflect joy, purpose, and a deep concern for the flourishing of those around them.
Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode:
(00:05) The progression from being self-focused to becoming Christ-centered.
(01:24) The shift from receiving love to extending love toward others.
(01:59) Why maturity cannot be forced but must begin with personal trust in God.
(03:42) Trust is the central operating principle in all relationships.
(05:11) Fear of trusting God with the future.
(08:33) Purpose-centered living as a hallmark of Christ-centered maturity.
(10:12) Taking risks for the benefit of others as evidence of deep spiritual growth.
(15:12) Healing and joy as signs that trust and maturity are taking root.
Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team brought this episode to you.
Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/
Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast:
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast
* Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2
* Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM
Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/