Synopsis
Welcome to This Is Gonna Hurt, the podcast of J. Gordon Duncan. At This is Gonna Hurt, we address the tough questions around our spiritual, physical, financial, and family health. It hurts to make real change, but persevering through the pain is worth it to reach goals and be healthy. We are here to help. Who am I, and why should you listen to me? I certainly don't know everything, but I am a husband, father, pastor, endurance athlete, epilepsy fighter, writer, and business consultant. Along the way, I'll share my mistakes and my wins. You can find out more about at me www.jgordonduncan.com.
Episodes
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Wednesday Wisdom - Lies We Believe About Worship from Titus 2.11-14
21/08/2019 Duration: 33minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this Wednesday Wisdom, Gordon pursues the Big Idea: Lies We Believe About Worship from Titus 2.11-14. Titus 2.11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Big Idea: Lies We Believe About Worship I’m lacking something before God I’m lacking something before the world I’m lacking something in worship Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support If you want to know what I’m up to, go to ww
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Episode Seventy-Six - How to Take a Pastoral Sabbatical (Warts and All)
19/08/2019 Duration: 23minIn this episode, Gordon discusses his recent pastoral sabbatical. This was a six-week period where he was away from Evident Grace Fellowship. It was a time of spiritual and physical rest with the intention of enabling Gordon to strengthen his relationship with God and his family. In the episode, we discuss... How to prepare a small church for their pastor's absence. What a sabbatical proposal looks like. Why a sabbatical accountability partner is helpful. How to return and reconnect with your church. Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to support this podcast, you can be going visiting https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support. Our sponsor today is: https://www.evangelizetoday.info/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Free Friday - The Power of Family Events that Everyone Enjoys
16/08/2019 Duration: 06minIn this episode, Gordon shares the power of family events that every single member enjoys. He shares the example of his family as they all love music and going to concerts. They recently saw Gordon’s favorite band from childhood, KISS. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - How does Jesus redeem our past? from John 8:48-59
14/08/2019 Duration: 39minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this Wednesday Wisdom, Gordon asks, "How Does Jesus Redeem Our Past? from John 8.48-59. This sermon is from 2015. Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Episode Seventy-Five - Interview With Brian Drake, Author of the Scott Stiletto Novels
12/08/2019 Duration: 01h27sIn this episode, Gordon interviews Brian Drake, the author of the Scott Stiletto novels. Brian emerged from the self-publishing world and is now publishing novels through Wolfpack publishing. His official bio reads... "A twenty-five year veteran of radio and television broadcasting, Brian Drake has spent his career in San Francisco where he’s filled writing, producing, and reporting duties with stations such as KPIX-TV, KCBS, KQED, among many others. Currently carrying out sports and traffic reporting duties for Bloomberg 960, Brian Drake spends time between reports and carefully guarded morning and evening hours cranking out action/adventure tales. A love of reading when he was younger inspired him to create his own stories, and he sold his first short story, “The Desperate Minutes,” to an obscure webzine when he was 25 (more years ago than he cares to remember, so don’t ask). Many more short story sales followed before he expanded to novels, entering the self-publishing field
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Free Friday - The Benefit of Diverse Friends
09/08/2019 Duration: 05minIn this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about getting time with his 4 best friends. Each of them are very different. Some agree with Gordon, and some don't. Their friendships are the better for it. Hopefully, you will be too. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - What Freedom Does Jesus Give Us? from John 8:30-38
07/08/2019 Duration: 38minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this Wednesday Wisdom, Gordon asks, "What Freedom Does Jesus Give Us?" from John 8:30-38 This sermon is from 2015. Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Episode Seventy-Four Interviews, Careers, and Podcasts to Come
05/08/2019 Duration: 11minIn this episode, Gordon talks about upcoming interviews, a thoughtful conversation about careers, and hints at some topics to come. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Free Friday - Do You Have a Concert Bucket List?
02/08/2019 Duration: 05minThanks for listening to this Free Friday episode. In this episode, Gordon talks about his concert bucket list and shares his experience of seeing the band at the top of his list. Can you guess who it is? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom – How Does God Bring Light to Our Blind Spots? from John 8.20-30
31/07/2019 Duration: 36minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this Wednesday Wisdom, Gordon asks, "How does God bring light to our blind spots?" from John 8.20-30 This sermon is from 2015. Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Episode Seventy-Three - Emma and Gordon's Thoughts on MCU Phase Four
29/07/2019 Duration: 37minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon and Emma give their thoughts on the MCU Phase 4 Announcement. In this episode, we talk about: What movies and characters were left out. Our thoughts on the Disney+ series. Where the MCU is headed after Phase 4. Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! Sponsorships: on for this episode include evangelizetoday.info & www.ctpmarketplace.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Free Friday - The Value of Enduring Friendships
26/07/2019 Duration: 05minIn this Free Friday episode, Gordon visits a friend of 30 years and speaks on the value of enduring friendships - how to keep them and how to be thankful for them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom – What does it mean to have the light of life? from John 8.12-19
24/07/2019 Duration: 34minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this Wednesday Wisdom, Gordon asks, "What does it mean to have the light of life?" from John 8.12-19. This sermon is from 2015. Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Episode Seventy-Two - Encore Episode on Being Weak as Person and as a Leader
22/07/2019 Duration: 18minThis is an encore episode from 2018. Please enjoy! Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon follows up on the previous Free Friday episode where he talked about telling people, “ICNU”. This is when you encourage people by telling them, “I see in you _______.” It’s an opportunity to affirm and encourage people about what you see in their lives or what you see God doing in their lives. This initiative comes from author Dave Ferguson and his book “Hero Maker”. Learn more about both at http://www.heromakerbook.org/. Gordon shares a personal story about when someone told him, “I see in you…” and pride snuck in wishing they said something different. Gordon shares one of his weaknesses so it might be an encouragement to you. Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know more about wha
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Free Friday - An Invitation to Retreat
19/07/2019 Duration: 05minFree Friday - Gordon shares about his sabbatical and a book called “An Invitation to Retreat” by Ruth Haley Barton. You can find it at: Invitation to Retreat: The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God (Transforming Resources) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830846468/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lMrmDbMXC8A4M --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - A Living out Humility from John 7.53 – 8.11
17/07/2019 Duration: 42minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon asks the question: What does it look like to live out a life of humility? This is a sermon from 2015 from John 7.53 – 8.11 Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Episode Seventy-One - Secret Worshiper - Gordon Visits a Small Church
15/07/2019 Duration: 16minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon and his family visit a church plant, and he recounts his experience. He talks about: The Challenges of Young Churches What He Enjoyed What was Challenging Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! Sponsorships: on for this episode include evangelizetoday.info & www.ctpmarketplace.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Free Friday - Being Sick for 4 Days and What You Can Learn When Your Schedule is Interrupted
12/07/2019 Duration: 06minIn this Free Friday episode, Gordon discusses being sick for 4 days and what you can learn when your plans are interrupted. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - 40 Days of Prayer
10/07/2019 Duration: 37minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon presents a 40 days of Prayer emphasis for his church, Evident Grace Fellowship. If you would like to follow along in their 40 Days of Prayer, you can find all 40 days at http://evidentgrace.com/2019/06/evident-grace-40-days-of-prayer-summer-2019/. Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! Sponsorships: on for this episode include evangelizetoday.info --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Episode Seventy - Spoiler Filled Review of Spiderman - Far From Home
08/07/2019 Duration: 35minCheck out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon and Emma review "Spiderman - Far From Home". Be warned; this episode is filled with spoilers. Also, please forgive Gordon's raspy voice. In this episode, we talk about: Where the MCU is right now. Themes developed in the movie. Where the MCU is headed after "Far From Home". Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! Sponsorships: on for this episode include evangelizetoday.info & www.ctpmarketplace.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support