Advancing the Kingdom Podcast: Episode 4

How does God speak through the desires of your heart? In Episode 4 of the Advancing the Kingdom podcast, Brett and Glenn Meredith tackle one of the most misunderstood principles in the Christian life — God-given desires. Many believers either assume every desire they have is from God, or they distrust all their desires entirely. Glenn and Brett unpack what Scripture actually teaches: that God works in his people to create the desires he wants them to have — and that learning to discern the difference is one of the most important skills in the Christian walk. They discuss the conditions for receiving God's desires (surrender + abiding in his Word), share personal stories of God changing their hearts over time, and give you practical tests to know whether a desire is from God or from the flesh. Whether you're facing a major life decision or just trying to figure out what God wants for your life, this episode will give you a biblical framework and the confidence to trust what God is doing in your heart. Connect with us at http://www.brookhavenchurch.com Support the ministries of Brookhaven Church by giving online: https://brookhavenchurch.churchcenter... Instagram:   / brookhavenchurch   Facebook:   / brookhavenchurch   X: https://x.com/brookhaventx 0:00 – Introduction & Series Recap 1:14 – How God Speaks Through Desires 2:37 – Why Believers Distrust Their Own Desires 5:31 – Is the Heart Deceitful? (Jeremiah 17:9) 6:52 – The New Heart: What Changes at Salvation 10:00 – Philippians 2:13 — God Works in Us to Will and to Do 12:13 – Conditions for God-Given Desires: Surrender & the Word 18:16 – John 15:7 and Abiding in Christ 21:39 – Glenn's Story: From Evangelist to Pastor 26:13 – How to Test a Desire: Staying Power & Godly Counsel --- #OnlineChurch #Truth #Jesus #Scripture #Livestream #Christianity #Bible #McKinney #Texas #Church