Welcome to In the Midst. In this introductory episode, we share the heart behind the podcast and who it’s for. This show is for followers of Jesus who want to grow deeper in their faith, engage Scripture more meaningfully, and learn how to live as faithful disciples in everyday life.

God is already at work—and learning to recognize that changes everything. In Episode 3 of In the Midst, Dillon McCurdy and Drew Rogers continue their six-part series through Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby by walking through the “Seven Realities” that shape how we join God’s work.

You’ll hear why God’s will doesn’t begin with your plans, why relationship comes before assignment, and how God speaks by the Holy Spirit through prayer, the Bible, the church, and circumstances. Then we get practical: every invitation from God leads to a crisis of belief that requires faith and action—and major adjustments if we’re going to obey.

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I know what God is doing?” or “How do I respond when God prompts me to act?” this episode will help you take the next step.

Next up in this series: two more episodes on the book, plus an interview with Dr. Richard Blackaby.

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In this second episode of In the Midst, Dillon McCurdy and Drew Rogers continue their six-part series through Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. This conversation centers on the foundational principle that God is already at work all around us—and the Christian life is not about initiating plans for God, but recognizing where He is working and joining Him there.

This episode explores what it means to view life through kingdom eyes, why self-centeredness and busyness often cause believers to miss God’s activity, and how to identify when God is truly at work in ways only He can. Dillon and Drew discuss biblical examples, personal ministry experiences, and practical insights that help clarify how God works, how He invites His people into that work, and how prayer and humility shape our response.

Read the full show notes, Scripture references, and resources here:
https://inthemidstpod.com/experiencing-god-part-2

00:00 – Welcome back & episode introduction
01:30 – God is already at work
03:45 – The danger of self-initiated ministry
06:00 – Joining God instead of asking Him to bless our plans
08:45 – God’s work does not depend on us
11:30 – Seeing life through kingdom eyes
14:15 – The lordship and kingship of Jesus
17:30 – Kingdom principles vs. worldly methods
20:30 – What it looks like when God is working
23:00 – Things only God can do
26:45 – Recognizing divine appointments
30:15 – Why we often miss God’s activity
33:30 – Self-centeredness and busyness
36:15 – Religious routines without the Spirit’s presence
39:30 – Are we prepared if God truly moves?
42:45 – How to notice where God is working
46:00 – Prayer, discernment, and timing
49:15 – Asking God how and when to get involved
52:00 – Pursuing God, not passively waiting
55:00 – Praying for opportunities to join God’s work
58:00 – Final encouragement & closing prayer
1:00:30 – Subscribe, share, and next episode preview

In this first episode of In the Midst, Dillon McCurdy and Drew Rogers begin a six-part series through Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. They explore the foundational truth that experiencing God begins with a real, personal relationship with Him rather than religious activity, self-directed effort, or chasing a mystical version of God’s will.

This episode unpacks the difference between knowing God personally versus knowing facts about Him, how God still speaks today, the importance of spiritual markers, and the danger of building a self-initiated Christian life instead of joining what God is already doing.

Read the full show notes, Scripture references, and resources here:
https://inthemidstpod.com/knowing-god-personally-the-foundation-of-the-christian-life-experiencing-god-part-1

00:00 – Welcome to In the Midst & series introduction
01:00 – Why Experiencing God is life-changing
02:15 – Overview of the six-part series
03:10 – Experiencing God begins with relationship
05:30 – Relationship vs. religious activity
07:45 – Knowing God vs. knowing about God
10:45 – Understanding God’s will through relationship
13:00 – “Human beings, not human doings”
15:00 – A man after God’s own heart
18:45 – Philippians 3:10 — knowing Him
21:30 – God desires to be known (John 17:3)
24:00 – How God speaks today
29:45 – Spiritual markers & remembering God’s work
33:50 – Looking back to see where God is leading
37:45 – Amos 3:7 — God reveals His work
39:15 – The danger of self-directed Christianity
43:20 – Joining God instead of asking Him to bless our plans
47:45 – What God initiates, He completes
51:15 – Encouragement to read Experiencing God
53:10 – Final thoughts & subscribe reminder