Day 28 - Overcoming Harmful Substances: The Kingdom Challenge

In this episode of the Applied Faith Podcast, host Tyler discusses the pervasive nature of numbing behaviors in today's culture and emphasizes the importance of remaining sober and alert as part of the Kingdom Challenge. He focuses on discipline number five, which prohibits the use of harmful substances that dull the spirit. Tyler explains how cravings are signals of underlying issues and advises listeners to confront their feelings rather than numbing them. The episode includes actionable steps such as doing pushups, taking deep breaths, or reading Proverbs to counteract cravings. The goal is to maintain spiritual sharpness and keep the temple clean.

00:00 The Numbing Culture

00:39 Introduction to the Kingdom Challenge

00:49 Discipline Five: No Harmful Substances

01:04 The Mental Battle

01:32 The Enemy's Tactics

02:32 Facing Your Cravings

03:14 Day 28 Challenge: Pattern Interruption

03:52 Final Encouragement

Day 27: Building Durability for the Kingdom

In this episode of the Applied Faith Podcast, Tyler emphasizes the importance of training not for easy days, but for crises. Highlighting Day 27 of the Kingdom Challenge, he encourages listeners to view physical fitness as preparation for the tough times rather than just for appearance. Tyler discusses the spiritual implications of physical weakness, referencing Proverbs 24:10, and calls for a shift in workout visualization from leisure to battle scenarios. The challenge for the day is to push harder in the last five minutes of the workout, aiming to build resilience and demonstrate strength during hardship. Tyler concludes with a focus on the significance of maintaining physical health to fulfill one's mission.

00:00 Introduction: Training for the Crisis

00:38 Welcome to Day 27 of the Kingdom Challenge

00:57 The Importance of Physical Strength

01:41 Proverbs 24:10 - A Haunting Verse

02:14 Building Durability Through Workouts

02:35 Visualization and Final Challenge

03:10 Finishing Strong

03:47 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Day 26: Governing Your Appetite - Protecting Your Birthright

In this episode of The Applied Faith Podcast, host Tyler Yaw discusses the importance of clean eating as part of the Kingdom Challenge. He emphasizes treating the body as God's temple and warns against letting immediate cravings rule over long-term spiritual authority. Using the biblical story of Esau trading his birthright for a bowl of soup as a cautionary tale, Tyler urges listeners to view food strictly as fuel and to delay indulgences, thereby maintaining discipline and protecting their spiritual birthright.

00:00 Introduction: The Value of Your Birthright

00:33 Welcome to The Applied Faith Podcast

00:40 Discipline Three: Clean Eating

01:27 The Story of Esau: A Lesson in Governance

02:30 Applying Discipline: Governing Your Appetite

03:20 Day 26 Challenge: Treat Food as Fuel

03:48 Conclusion: Secure Your Birthright

In this episode of the Applied Faith podcast, Tyler Yaw emphasizes the importance of gaining perspective by stepping outside and connecting with nature. He draws a powerful analogy between living in a trench, focused on immediate problems, and a king who surveys the battlefield from a high vantage point. By encouraging listeners to physically change their environment, Tyler illustrates how anxiety can thrive in confined spaces, and how expanding one's context can help diminish worries. He references the biblical story of Abraham, who, when taken outside by God, was reminded of the vastness of the universe and the promises made to him, thus recalibrating his faith and perspective

Chapters

00:00 The Trench vs. The High Ground

00:59 Connecting with Creation for Perspective

02:40 Recalibrating Faith Through Nature

04:02 The Challenge: Look Up and Trust God

In this episode of the Applied Faith Podcast, Tyler emphasizes the importance of treating the Bible not just as a source of comfort but as a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare. He challenges listeners to shift from passive reading to tactical reading, encouraging them to actively seek out specific truths in scripture that counter the lies they face in their daily lives. By equipping themselves with the Word of God, listeners can prepare for the challenges of the day, much like a soldier gearing up for battle. Tyler draws on the metaphor of the armor of God from Ephesians 6, highlighting that while most pieces are defensive, the sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon available to believers.

00:00 Introduction: Bible as a Weapon vs. Comfort

00:58 Shifting from Survival Mode to Kingdom Mode

01:56 Understanding the Armor of God

03:07 The Importance of Tactical Reading

03:50 Applying Scripture to Daily Challenges

1. In this episode of the Applied Faith Podcast, Tyler emphasizes the role of an ambassador as a representative of their home country, particularly in the context of kindness and generosity. He contrasts the gladiator mindset, which promotes self-preservation and hoarding resources, with the kingdom mindset that encourages abundance and generosity. Yarl encourages listeners to view acts of kindness not as chores but as powerful declarations of security and abundance, grounded in the belief that they are stewards of God's grace. He challenges listeners to perform acts of kindness that are unexpected and to do so without seeking recognition, reinforcing the idea that true generosity comes from a place of overflow and victory.

00:00 The Role of an Ambassador

01:02 Acts of Kindness as a Power Move

03:07 Upgrading the Quality of Kindness

05:02 The Challenge of Secret Kindness

In this episode of The Applied Faith Podcast, Tyler introduces day 22 of the Kingdom Challenge, focusing on the discipline of daily reflection and gratitude. He discusses the concept of 'Evening Release,' encouraging listeners to settle emotional and spiritual accounts at the end of the day by releasing their burdens to God. Tyler highlights the importance of sleeping in peace, using Psalm 4:8 to illustrate that trust in God allows for restful sleep. He provides practical advice on visualizing the transfer of stressors to God and emphasizes the benefits of waking up free from anxieties and worries. The episode concludes with a challenge to achieve a clear mind by bedtime, preparing for a productive day ahead.

00:00 Introduction: The Weight We Carry

00:34 The Art of Evening Release

00:46 Daily Reflection and Gratitude

01:01 Settling Accounts with God

02:12 The Power of Psalm 4

04:26 Executing Day 22: The Transfer

05:33 Challenge for Day 22

06:04 Conclusion: Rest Well Tonight

Day 21: Shifting to Excellence in the Kingdom Challenge

In this episode of the Applied Faith Podcast, host Tyler kicks off the second half of the 40-day Kingdom Challenge. Emphasizing a shift from mere survival to a mindset of dominance and excellence, Tyler encourages listeners to elevate the quality of their work as if doing it for God.

Highlighting Colossians 3:23, Tyler motivates participants to approach their tasks with utmost dedication and precision. The episode focuses on performing tasks with excellence, treating them as offerings to God, and grounding work in a spirit of order and excellence. Tyler also sets forth today's specific challenge: to complete one task towards one's calling with a commitment to the highest standards.

00:00 Halftime Reflections and Second Half Goals

00:34 Welcome to Day 21 of the Kingdom Challenge

00:41 Discipline Number Six: One Task Towards Your Calling

01:23 Raising the Standard: Excellence in Every Task

03:00 Applying the Challenge: Practical Steps for Day 21

04:27 Final Encouragement: Finish Strong