Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join James, a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
Episodes
205 episodes
Luke 1:67-79 - "The Dawn of Peace"
What happens when peace feels elusive, especially during a season that's supposed to be about hope and joy? Join us as we navigate the Advent season's deeper meaning, exploring how genuine peace can be rooted in faith despite life's inevitable cha...
•
38:35
Why You Must Deal with Sinful Anger
Can you imagine a life where sinful anger no longer controls your actions or disrupts your spiritual journey? In our final episode of the "Uprooting Anger" series, we promise to equip you with the tools and insights needed to address this pervasiv...
•
25:21
Understanding God's Grace: Beyond Performance and Striving
Ever feel like you're stuck on a never-ending performance treadmill, striving for God's favor only to be met with shame when you fall short? Join me, James Long, as I reveal my own journey through this exhausting cycle and share the liberating tru...
•
13:03
Helping Others Overcome Anger: A Compassionate Biblical Approach
Unlock the transformative power of empathy and scripture in addressing anger issues with wisdom and grace. Join us as we explore our three-step approach inspired by "Uprooting Anger" by Robert D. Jones, where we promise to guide you through foster...
•
25:15
Transform Your Relationships with RW360 Group Coaching
Join our group - https://drjameslongjr.kartra.com/page/relationalwisdom Ever feel like your emotions are controlling you, rather than the other way around? Discover how mastering your emotional intelligence can revolutionize your r...
•
6:00
Overcoming Anger towards God and Self
Have you ever felt anger towards God in the midst of suffering or injustice? This episode explores the profound and complex emotion of anger directed both at God and ourselves. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how beliefs, desires,...
•
31:32
Breaking the Silence: Standing for Truth in an Age of Compromise
Silence isn't always golden, especially when it comes to standing firm in faith. Today, we're challenging the Church to break its silence on pivotal moral issues, drawing inspiration from courageous figures like the Hebrew midwives, Moses, and Que...
•
39:35
Changing Our Angry Behavior: The Dangers of Concealing Sinful Anger
Can concealed anger be as damaging as an angry outburst? Discover the biblical insights into managing hidden emotions effectively and learn how to replace anger with virtues like compassion and kindness. Through passages from Leviticus and Ephe...
•
31:08
Uprooting Anger: A Path to True Repentance and Transformation
What truly distinguishes godly anger from its ungodly counterpart? Unlock the biblical insights you need to transform your response to anger, inspired by Robert Jones’s compelling book, "Uprooting Anger: A Biblical Help for Common Problems." In ou...
•
38:17
Is Your Anger "REALLY" Righteous?
Can you distinguish between anger that serves justice and anger that serves self? Today, we uncover the complex layers of anger, using insights from Robert D. Jones's "Uprooting Anger" to guide our journey. We promise you'll gain a deeper under...
•
28:02
Breaking Free from Anger: A Biblical Approach to Emotional Control
Can anger be more than just a fleeting emotion? Join me, James Long, as we uncover the deeper roots of anger through the lens of Robert D. Jones' transformative study "Uprooting Anger." This episode promises to reshape your understanding of ang...
•
38:39
Resisting Temptation: Lessons from Joseph’s Integrity (Genesis 39:7-10)
Discover how Joseph's story from Genesis 39 holds the key to mastering resilience and integrity in a world that often blurs the lines between right and wrong. What drives a man to reject temptation when it stares him in the face? Join me, James Lo...
•
6:02
Embrace Your Identity: You Are Christ's Beloved Friend! (John 15:15)
Discover the transformative power of friendship with Jesus as we explore how He redefines His bond with us from servants to cherished friends. Imagine a relationship where trust, openness, and unconditional love are the foundations—this episode...
•
5:33
Enduring Temptations: The Promise of God's Faithfulness (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Discover how to transform life's temptations into stepping stones toward spiritual growth with James Long Jr. as your guide. Have you ever felt isolated in your struggles, thinking you're the only one facing a particular temptation? Learn the empo...
•
5:48
Is God OKAY with our Anger?
Is your anger a divine directive or a destructive force? Join me, James Long Jr., as we navigate the complex emotions that rage within us and explore whether God sees merit in our moments of fury. In a world where anger bubbles up from our news...
•
13:43
Identity in Christ: I am Chosen Before the Creation of this World
Imagine being chosen for something extraordinary before you even existed. Join me, James Long Jr., as I explore the profound implications of being chosen by God before the creation of the world. Our identity is more than achievements; it's about o...
•
6:45
Mastering Anger: Taming the Fury Within
Is anger ruling your life and driving your actions? Explore the nature of this powerful emotion with us as we unpack insights from Robert Jones' profound book "Uprooting Anger." Through our discussion, you'll gain the tools to evaluate whether you...
•
44:16
How to Defuse Anger with a Gentle Response (Proverbs 15:1)
Can a gentle word truly transform conflict into understanding? Journey with me, James Long Jr., as I unpack the profound wisdom of Proverbs 15:1, challenging conventional approaches to communication and conflict resolution. We'll explore the power...
•
5:20
Repentance: The Path to Healing from Anger
Can anger actually be turned into a growth opportunity? Discover how repentance can transform your emotional responses as we unpack insights from Robert Jones's "Uprooting Anger: A Biblical Help for Common Problems." We'll explore the roots of ang...
•
40:55
Identity in Christ: I am Bought with a Price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
What if understanding a profound spiritual truth could transform your entire life? Join me, James Long Jr., as we explore the idea that we are not our own, but rather temples of the Holy Spirit, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Together, we w...
•
5:29