Field Guide For Following Jesus
Practical, ten-minute ideas for living out your Christian faith every day. Hosted by pastor and author Charlie Miller, this weekly podcast offers practical guidance from a fellow traveler on the spiritual journey. Join us each episode as we navigate the path of following Jesus together. Watch the video version on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@JesusFieldGuide
Episodes
On the anniversary of his brother-in-law Frank's tragic death, Pastor Charlie Miller shares a deeply personal episode about grieving as a follower of Jesus. Drawing from nearly four decades of loss – including his sister Scarlett, his brother Greg, his parents, and mother-in-law – Charlie offers hard-won wisdom about walking through grief with faith, honesty, and hope.
In this episode, you'll discover that gr...
Discover the transformative power of asking God to show you one person to love each day and how this simple prayer can draw you closer to His heart.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores how this daily practice can cure self-centeredness and turn ordinary interactions into divine appointments. You'll learn practical ways to be a conduit of God's love while simultaneously deepening your own relationship wi...
Discover the breathtaking biblical vision of our eternal home and how it can transform your life today.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores Revelation 21-22's stunning descriptions of the new heavens and new earth, revealing how God's promise of our forever home provides hope for current struggles and perspective for daily living. You'll learn why heaven isn't about floating on clouds but abou...
Discover why unforgiveness is like carrying a heavy backpack everywhere you go and how choosing to forgive can transform your relationships, health, and spiritual life.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the incredible freedom that comes when we choose to forgive others — and ourselves. You'll learn how forgiveness isn't just about the other person, but about positioning yourself to receive healing, pe...
Discover the life-changing difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow over sin, and learn how understanding this distinction can transform your approach to repentance and spiritual growth.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores 2 Corinthians 7:10 and the crucial difference between being sorry about consequences versus being genuinely grieved over how sin affects our relationship with God. You'll learn p...
Discover the transformative power of stepping away from your devices to hear God more clearly.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the spiritual discipline of media fasting and how intentionally disconnecting from digital devices can create space for deeper communion with God. In our hyperconnected world where we check our phones over 150 times a day, learn practical ways to break free from digital dependency and...
Open your home and transform your church community through the simple power of sharing a meal.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the biblical practice of hospitality and how inviting church members or visitors to your home for a meal can build meaningful relationships and strengthen your church family. You'll learn why hospitality doesn't require perfection, how to overcome common hosting fears, and p...
Discover the transformative power of praying daily for each member of your family and how this simple practice can strengthen relationships and invite God's presence into your home.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the often-overlooked way to serve our families through consistent, specific prayer for each loved one. You'll learn practical strategies for creating sustainable prayer habits, the importa...
Discover how to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness even when life gets tough and circumstances seem to contradict His love and care.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the challenging but essential practice of anchoring our faith in God's unchanging character rather than our changing circumstances. You'll learn practical strategies for remembering God's faithfulness during difficult seas...
Discover how to transform your approach to difficult relationships by serving Jesus while serving those who are hardest to love.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the life-changing perspective found in Matthew 25:40, where Jesus tells us that when we serve others, we're actually serving Him. Learn how this mindset can turn your most challenging relationships into opportunities for worship and spiritual gro...
Discover the transformative power of writing Scripture by hand and how this simple practice can deepen your relationship with God's Word.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the ancient discipline of handwriting Bible verses and passages. You'll learn how slowing down to physically write Scripture engages your mind and heart in ways that reading alone cannot achieve, plus practical tips for making this ...
Discover how reading books that cultivate spiritual hunger can reignite your passion for God and deepen your faith journey.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the powerful practice of reading books specifically written to develop a deeper desire for God. You'll learn how to select books that complement your Bible study, authors who can guide your spiritual growth, and practical tips for incorporating reflec...
Discover the life-changing truth of your heavenly citizenship and how it should transform every aspect of your earthly life.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores Philippians 3:20, where Paul declares that "our citizenship is in heaven." Learn what it means to live as heaven's ambassador on earth and how this profound identity can reshape your values, decisions, and daily interactions.
You'll dis...
Celebrate one year of the Field Guide for Following Jesus podcast as we explore how to hold on to hope and anticipation for God's future plans, even when we can't see what's coming next.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller reflects on God's incredible faithfulness over the past year and shares practical ways to maintain hope during seasons of uncertainty. You'll learn how to trust in God's pe...
Explore how the Lord's Prayer reveals profound truths about forgiveness and how it shapes our relationship with God and others.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller examines Jesus' words "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors" from Matthew 6:12 and unpacks the challenging implications of this petition. Discover how the Lord's Prayer can serve as a mirror for self-examination, a...
Discover the power of Scripture memorization as a weapon against sin and temptation in your daily life.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores how memorizing targeted Bible verses can equip you to counter specific temptations and struggles. Learn practical strategies for effective Scripture memorization and hear real-life examples of how God's Word can transform your response to temptation.
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Discover how reading biographies of saints and spiritual leaders can provide inspiration and guidance for your own faith journey.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the powerful impact of learning from those who have faithfully walked with God through history. You'll learn how to select meaningful spiritual biographies, read them with purpose, and apply the wisdom and examples of spiritual giants to your ow...
Discover practical ways to maintain unity in your church even during disagreements and differences of opinion.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores how to approach church disagreements with grace, humility, and love. You'll learn specific strategies for fostering healthy dialogue, choosing words that build up rather than tear down, and maintaining unity in Christ even when perfect agreement isn't possibl...
Discover how to live as a resurrection person beyond Easter Sunday in your everyday life.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores practical ways to carry the power and hope of Easter into the days, weeks, and months that follow the celebration. You'll learn how to start each day with resurrection remembrance, confront "tomb thinking," build resurrection community, share hope with others, and make daily...
Experience the profound journey of Holy Week by intentionally observing Maundy Thursday and Good Friday with meaningful spiritual practices.
Pastor and author Charlie Miller shares practical ways to create space for solitude, reflection, and remembrance during the days leading up to Easter. You'll learn how to observe foot-washing reflections, share a meaningful Last Supper meal, walk through the station...
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