Food For Your Soul

In this episode, D. Richard Ferguson debunks Richard Dawkins' claims about faith, exposing the flaws in his definition. Learn how biblical faith rests on solid evidence—trustworthy testimony and historical facts. Discover why miracles, eyewitness accounts, and the gospel message are powerful reasons to believe. And be encouraged by the same God who empowered the Apostles empowers you today! If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. 0:00 Introduction: Stephen Hawking's definition of faith 01:13 Christian faith is evidence-based 02:16 Scientific evidence isn't the only kind of evidence 06:20 The Apostles were given miraculous power to prove they were speaking God's Word 16:35 Jesus empowers his people 19:03 Conclusion and application My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Philippians 4:8 says if you want the peace of God, think about whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. But if you had enough control over your thoughts to do that, you wouldn't have an anxiety problem in the first place. How is Philippians 4:8 practical in times of runaway, out-of-control thoughts? Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * 0:23 - Obsessive thoughts * 6:56 - Where do spontaneous thoughts come from? * 11:06 - Be Suspicious of your thoughts * 14:51 - Think like God * 21:12 - Are your thoughts true? * 34:01 - Correct wrong thoughts * 41:03 - Correcting your memories * 49:54 - Your mind house * 52:56 - Godliness Training Exercises To get your copy

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don't currently love Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Every Christian longs to be close to God. It's our greatest desire. But what if you discovered something in your soul is pushing him away—holding his blessings at arm's length so you don't experience his love? One of the keys to increased blessing on your life is to stop rejecting them when they come. Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * 1:21 - Repelling God's love * 4:19 - Self-Pity * 7:20 - Anger and entitlement * 12:03 - Pessimism is a lie * 14:27 - Godliness Training Exercises To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all the material in these podcasts and much more, go to https://drichardferguson.com/books/anxiety-the-peace-of-god-six-biblical-cures-for-worry-stress-

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. How strong is your character under pressure? In this sermon, discover why perseverance is the key to unshakable faith. Explore how to build lasting virtues like self-control, joy, and love that hold up when life squeezes you. Learn practical, Bible-based steps to strengthen your perseverance muscle, using Jesus' example and God's promises to keep you steadfast. Perfect for Christians seeking to grow in spiritual resilience and live out God's divine nature. Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Much of our anxiety comes from fear of future trouble. How does gratitude help with worry? Is it possible to be genuinely thankful for what hasn't happened yet when you don't know what it will be? Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * 0:59 - Failure to notice God's gifts increases anxiety * 3:46 - It's impossible to feel anxiety and gratitude at the same time * 9:44 - How to inject bursts of joy into your heart all through the day 12:40 - The gift of the ability to enjoy 14:55 - Be specific with your gratitude 18:58 - When you can't stop thinking about a problem 23:51 - When you suffer loss 30:31 - Godliness training exercises To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all t

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. God showers us with thousands of blessings every day. So why are we so prone to miss those and fixate on the handful of hardships? This chapter will reintroduce you to a thousand gestures of God's love coming from every direction. Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * 0:59 - Failure to notice God's gifts increases anxiety * 3:46 - It's impossible to feel anxiety and gratitude at the same time * 9:44 - How to inject bursts of joy into your heart all through the day 12:40 - The gift of the ability to enjoy 14:55 - Be specific with your gratitude 18:58 - When you can't stop thinking about a problem 23:51 - When you suffer loss 30:31 - Godliness training exercises To get your copy of the book Anxiety and

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. How did the psalmists maintain their hope and joy even while being honest and realistic about their troubles? Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * 1:50 - When you can't seem to give your troubles to God * 5:46 - The importance of self-talk * 9:20 - The role of negative thinking * 15:36 - Talk to God about your troubles * 17:50 - Talk to yourself about God * 25:20 - Your problems are not the whole story * 33:30 - Example of how to apply the principles * 40:58 - Godliness training exercises To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all the material in these podcasts and much more, go to https://drichardferguson.com/books/anxiety-the-peace-of-god-six-biblical-cures-for-worry-

You may be surprised to discover how much of your anxiety is caused by ingratitude. But the solution isn't as simplistic as it sounds. Can you define gratitude?

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Left to themselves, anxious feelings and thoughts will rage out of control. But God has given us a secret weapon to rein them in. Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * 0:48 - How prayer activates executive function * 5:54 - How Jesus despised his shame * 11:05 - How prayer accomplishes "grounding" * 17:24 - How prayer accomplishes "chunking" * 20:53 - How prayer accomplishes "labeling" * 29:28 - How prayer accomplishes "cognitive restructuring" * 30:48 - How prayer accomplishes "behavioral activation" * 31:55 - More ways prayer reduces anxiety * 34:08 - How Hannah's prayer took away her anxiety * 37:15 - Godliness training exercises To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which h

Imagine how much better your life would be with more self-control. Why is it so hard? Elite athletes who are unbelievers often outshine most Christians in this area—how can that be, if it's a fruit of the Spirit? This study explores what sets Christian self-control apart and how to strengthen this virtue in your life.

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Studies of the human brain and nervous system have mapped the physical components of the body's anxiety response. But the physical aspect isn't even half the story. This chapter will introduce the basics of what the latest research reveals about the physical aspect of anxiety. Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * Prayer and the executive function of the brain - 0:42 * How to Retrain Your Amygdala - 2:45 * The Difference between Biblical Prayer & other Prayers - 6:01 * Why Anxiety Keeps Coming Back when You Only Address Physical & Mental Anxiety without Addressing Spiritual Causes - 6:35 * How God Designed Imagination to Help You Control Your Emotions - 9:01 To get your copy of the book Anxiety and th

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Why did God give humans the gift of imagination? For amusement? Or is there a higher purpose that can give you success in the areas of the Christian life you find the most difficult? Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. IN THIS EPISODE: * Is Anxiety a Medical Issue or a Spiritual Issue? - 0:25 * How to Retrain Your Amygdala - 2:45 * Biblical Visualization - 3:20 * Dangerous Visualization - 11:31 To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all the material in these podcasts and much more, go to https://drichardferguson.com/books/anxiety-the-peace-of-god-six-biblical-cures-for-worry-stress-and-inner-turmoil/ For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. And follow on socia

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. How can you fireproof your heart to protect yourself from the ravages of both bad and good anxiety? Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all the material in these podcasts and much more, go to https://drichardferguson.com/books/anxiety-the-peace-of-god-six-biblical-cures-for-worry-stress-and-inner-turmoil/ For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. And follow on social: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson/

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. If God had a good purpose for the human anxiety response, what makes anxiety go bad? Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all the material in these podcasts and much more, go to https://drichardferguson.com/books/anxiety-the-peace-of-god-six-biblical-cures-for-worry-stress-and-inner-turmoil/ For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. And follow on social: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson/

Is the Christian life supposed to be hard work? Or should it be easy?

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Anxiety should energize you to handle a crisis, then subside. But what if it lingers even after you've done all you can? Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all the material in these podcasts and much more, go to https://drichardferguson.com/books/anxiety-the-peace-of-god-six-biblical-cures-for-worry-stress-and-inner-turmoil/ For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. And follow on social: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson/

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Anxiety is miserable--and deadly. Why did God give us such a harmful emotion? To find God's peace for your troubled heart, it's essential to understand God's purposes for anxiety. Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. To get your copy of the book Anxiety and the Peace of God, which has all the material in these podcasts and much more, go to https://drichardferguson.com/books/anxiety-the-peace-of-god-six-biblical-cures-for-worry-stress-and-inner-turmoil/ For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. And follow on social: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson/

President Trump pardoned 1500 Jan 6 prisoners. But what about those who committed violence? After 15 years on the radio, author, pastor, and biblical counselor Darrell Ferguson moved his popular Food for Your Soul program to a podcast. This season of the podcast is God's Hand in the Headlines, an analysis of current events from a biblical point of view. For more content, including hundreds of free sermon downloads, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com Author Website: https://drichardferguson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson Instagram: darrell.r.ferguson Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson

There are poor people in LA who have lost everything in the fires while many of the rich people have another big, beautiful home waiting for them. What are we to make of income inequality? For more content, including hundreds of free sermon downloads, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com Author Website: https://drichardferguson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson Instagram: darrell.r.ferguson Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson