3 Pillars Podcast

04/11/2025

Morning Devotional - Strength in Every Season

Philippians 4:13 is a popular Bible verse that you may have seen posted on signs, social media, stickers, or cars. Maybe you’ve heard someone recite this verse before a sporting event or while trying to accomplish a difficult task.

Unfortunately, this verse is often misunderstood. This verse is not saying that we can accomplish whatever we want. Paul isn’t talking about winning a sports game or having the courage to do something daring.

Instead, Paul is actually talking about his time in prison. He is referencing the power of God that was with him during this difficult time of ministry.

In Philippians 4:12 he talks about the power he has to live content in every situation in life. He learned how to live with abundance and with nothing. He learned to live with very little food and resources, and also with a lot of food and resources.

Paul found that regardless of his circumstances, God continued to supply him with the power to do the work of God. He never lacked the strength and resources to tell others about the good news of Jesus—even while he was stuck in a prison.

Paul could live in every season of life and accomplish all that God asked of him through the strength that God gave him.

So, instead of God giving us strength to do anything we want, He gives us the strength we need to endure various circumstances and accomplish the mission that He has given us. This means that you will never lack any resource to live a growing and godly life, or to share the good news of Jesus with others.

If you’re in a season of abundance or a season of lack, remember that God is the one who gives you the strength to endure every season. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, ask God to supply you with the strength that only He can give.

God, thank You for providing me with strength in every situation. Despite my efforts, I can do nothing on my own. Sometimes I let stress get the best of me and forget that You are in control. Fill me with Your strength and guide me one day at a time through this season. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

04/07/2025

Whether you’re battling fatigue, anxiety, or spiritual stagnation, your diet may be playing a bigger role than you think. Let’s explore how making intentional changes can lead to holistic wellness—and a more vibrant, purpose-driven life.

Whether you’re battling fatigue, anxiety, or spiritual stagnation, your diet may be playing a bigger role than you think. Let’s explore how making intentional changes can lead to holistic wellness—…

04/06/2025

Morning Devotional - Knowing God Intimately

In the book of Philippians, Paul encourages Christians to stay focused on Jesus and not place their faith in their own ability to live good lives. He acknowledges that if anyone has a reason to boast in his good deeds—it’s him.

Paul was a passionate Jew who kept all of God’s laws, and did everything right. He was respected by Jewish leaders before his conversion to Christianity, and according to the Jewish law, Paul was blameless. But Paul emphasizes that whatever he gained then—nothing compared to knowing Jesus.  

“I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”  
Philippians 3:8 ESV 

When Paul became a follower of Christ, he lost his standing with the Jewish authorities. The people who once applauded him, began to persecute him. They sent mobs of people from city to city to try and stop Paul from preaching. They beat him, whipped him, slandered him, and mocked him. Wherever he went, Paul was met with setbacks and resistance.  

But Paul didn’t view his suffering as a problem, but an opportunity. 

Suffering for Jesus was an opportunity to draw near to Jesus. When Paul suffered, he was reminded of what Jesus went through on our behalf. 

As we get to know Christ intimately, we start to recognize that our good deeds are not good enough to earn His affection or blessings. The only way we are made right before God is by believing in His Son, Jesus. And the evidence for our belief is our willingness to follow Him … and even suffer with Him. 

So… do we want to know Jesus the way that Paul did? If so, what are we willing to give up and surrender? Are we willing to view the challenges we face as opportunities to suffer with Christ and know Him better? 

We gain a greater understanding of how deeply Jesus loves us when we lay aside our rights in order to love, forgive, serve, and help others—no matter the cost.

04/05/2025

The Hero’s Journey: Conclusion


This week episode I’ll be concluding our study of Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey“. Why is this so important and what does it mean for our ordinary lives? Tune in to find out!

This episode is available on all platforms.

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04/04/2025

A devotional on Psalm‬ ‭144‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬“Blessed be the LORD my strength, Which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I trust; Who subdueth my people under me.”‭

04/02/2025

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03/31/2025

Just as our bodies need food, our spirits need daily nourishment. Setting aside intentional time with God—whether through reading Scripture, prayer, or worship—allows Him to fill the empty places in our hearts.

Introduction I can still remember the moment I hit rock bottom. The exhaustion had set in so deeply that even the simplest tasks felt overwhelming. I was drained—physically, mentally, and emotional…

03/31/2025

Morning Devotional - It’s Him—Within Us

Think about it: God made you. God put you here, at this specific time in history. God has a plan and purpose for your life.

Not only that, but He gave you a brain that thinks, a heart that beats, and lungs that breathe. He gave you talents and abilities, hopes and desires. He gave you ears and eyes, muscles and ligaments. And He positioned you on this planet that happens to be in the ideal position in our solar system for life to thrive.

You are a part of God’s plan.

A mysteriously beautiful part of God’s plan is that He chooses to work through His people…

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Everything starts with God and comes from God. But we get to choose if we’ll listen to His Spirit and follow where He leads, or ignore Him. We get to decide if we’ll submit to His nudges and act on His promptings, or try to do it on our own.

It’s all God, but it’s also Him working in and through His people—just as He intended.

For those of us who belong to Christ, we are filled with His Spirit. We’re no longer slaves to sin or to this world. We’re no longer incapable of following God. Instead, He gives us new dreams and desires, thoughts and power, and a heart of compassion instead of selfishness. 

So if an idea pops into your mind about blessing or encouraging someone else, don’t dismiss it. If you suddenly have a burning desire to share His message, to serve others, to give generously, or to shine His love, pay attention.

It’s likely the Spirit of God, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases Him.

03/29/2025

Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.

AUGUSTINE

03/27/2025

Our Most Important Work

All throughout the Bible, Scripture is abundantly clear that love is at the center of what it is to be a follower of Jesus. 

In Matthew 22:36-40, Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love God with everything we are.

In John 13:35, Jesus says that people will know we’re His disciples because of the way that we love others. We won’t be recognized by our knowledge of the Bible, our families, the career paths we take, or the amount of time spent at church. While those are all important things, Jesus says that the most important quality is how we love other people. 

1 Peter 4:8 tells us the same thing: we should be among the most loving people on earth, and our goal should be to love each other deeply. Peter, the author of this verse, also says love is the key to forgiving others. Just as we have been forgiven by Jesus, our love for other people should encourage us to forgive those who have wronged us. 

Forgiving those who have mistreated us is one of the hardest things to do—it requires that we love deeply. That’s why forgiveness is evidence of a life marked by God’s love.

So if your closest friends were asked about your top qualities, what would they say? Would your top quality be how loving you are towards others? If not, know that you’re not alone. None of us are perfect, and we can all do better at this. Today, ask God to show you ways you can show love to those around you. Let Him fill your heart with love for others.

03/27/2025

A devotional on Matthew 24:13 “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”

03/24/2025

Trusting Jesus is not passive—it is an active choice we must make daily.

Introduction There was a time in my life when I believed I had to carry everything on my own. The weight of responsibilities, fears, and uncertainties piled up, and I convinced myself that if I jus…

03/23/2025

This is a devotional that I wrote focused on 1 John 4:19. Thank you for tuning in. I hope that you enjoy.

03/23/2025

What is “The Resurrection” in the Hero’s Journey?

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03/23/2025

Morning Devotional - A Way Out

Life is full of difficulties and challenges. Especially as Christians, our desire to follow God’s paths for our lives can sometimes go directly against what our culture tells us to do. Living according to God’s way can be particularly difficult because of various temptations that might cause us to get distracted.

1 Corinthians 10:13 acknowledges that we will all experience temptation. It also does not promise that all of our temptations will be easy to overcome.

But it also says that God promises to be faithful to help us through whatever temptations we face. God will provide a way for us to escape every temptation. God will strengthen us so we can endure through trials.

God has given us instructions and a pathway for right-living in His Word. Everything that we need in order to live a healthy, godly life is included in Scripture.

Paul, the author of the letters to the church in Corinth, cautions his readers not to be prideful in their spiritual life. When we are prideful, we can falsely believe that we’re immune to temptations. But when we’re prideful, we are actually most susceptible to fall into temptation.

So rather than being arrogant, we should be humble. We ought to depend on God’s power rather than our own. It is only through a growing relationship with Jesus that we truly find the strength to endure trials and temptations.

If you find yourself caught in temptations, draw near to God. Ask Him to give you His strength so that you can endure. Make it a priority to strengthen your relationship in Him through reading God’s Word and praying to Him. Never forget that God always provides a way for you to escape temptation. He is always faithful and always with you.

03/20/2025

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03/19/2025

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03/19/2025

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