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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Super Bowl LIV 54 Prediction - Free Friday
31/01/2020 Duration: 06minThanks for listening to this episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon offers his prediction on Super Bowl 54. In this episode, he talks about: His beginning of the year predictions What he thinks the final score will be And lots of other stuff Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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God is Sovereign Part Two - Romans 9.6-13 - Wednesday Wisdom
29/01/2020 Duration: 28minThanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon continues his 3-part series on the Sovereignty of God from Romans 9. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part Two Did the Word of God Fail? Who are the Children of the Promise? Does God Hate People? Did the Word of God Fail? Romans 9.6 But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel, 7 and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” Who are the Children of the Promise? 8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. Does God Hate People? 9 For this is what the promise said: “About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son.” 10 And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, 11 though they were not yet bo
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Tribute to Kobe Bryant - Episode One Hundred and Eight
27/01/2020 Duration: 11minThanks so much for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon pays tribute to Kobe Bryant. Gordon talks about... Kobe taking over Michael Jordan's legacy Kobe's mamba mentality And lots more. Thanks so much for tuning in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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In Praise of the Family Day Trip - Free Friday
24/01/2020 Duration: 06minThanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this Free Friday episode, Gordon extols the virtues of the Family Day Trip. He talks about: Making it a family tradition The benefit of keeping the tradition Day trips his family has taken Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - God is Sovereign Part One from Romans 9.1-5
22/01/2020 Duration: 29minThanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. This week, Gordon tackles the challenging topic of God's Sovereignty from Romans 9. This is the first in a 3 part examination of Romans 9. Please enjoy. Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part One Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Hard Truths Require Humility God’s Sovereignty Excludes Some Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Romans 9.1 I am speaking the truth in Christ Background: God chose His Children before time began: 8.29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Because God chose His children, no one can take that choosing away: 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? As a result, the world hates Christians: 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; w
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Bi-Vocational Church Planting - How To and & Why - Episode One Hundred and Seven
20/01/2020 Duration: 23minThanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Tribute to Neil Peart - Free Friday
17/01/2020 Duration: 08minThanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this "Free Friday" episode, Gordon pays to tribute to Neil Peart at his passing. Neil is considered the world's greatest drummer. His work in Rush is unparalleled. Gordon talks about: First experiencing Rush When He finally appreciated Neil's work. And where to begin with Rush Thanks so much for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - Parenting in the Trenches
15/01/2020 Duration: 08minWelcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this special "Wednesday Wisdom" episode, Gordon takes a few moment to dispense some parenting advice. In it, he suggests: Parenting Your Child's Heart Filling Your Home With Mercy and Grace And a few more bits of advice Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Interview with Carey Green of the Morning Mindset Podcast - Episode One Hundred and Six
13/01/2020 Duration: 39minWelcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this week's episode, I interview Carey Green. Carey spent nearly 20 years in pulpit ministry until he felt God calling him onto other things. Now, he is the host of the "Morning Mindset" podcast. The Morning Mindset is a 5-minute daily podcast designed to help you get your mind aligned with the truth of God so you can start the day ready and refreshed. Along the way, Carey has also developed businesses in marriage coaching and podcast editing while also publishing several books. You can find links to all of these at www.careygreen.com. In our interview, we talk about: How he made his decision to leave pulpit ministry. How he made his decision to sell his home and live the RV life. And lots, lots more. If you would, please go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-gonna-hurt-the-podcast-of-j-gordon-duncan/id1356352968 and leave a review. Thanks again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f
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Free Friday the stress of the re-charged life
10/01/2020 Duration: 05minWelcome to the free Friday episode of the This Is Gonna Hurt podcast. In this episode, Gordon talks about how trying to keep all of his gadgets charged is a day-to-day stress and yet we often don’t take care of ourselves. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - Seeking God's Will in the New Year
08/01/2020 Duration: 39minThanks so much for listening. In this "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast, Gordon talks about seeking God's will in the New Year. He explores this topic from the book of James. Happy Listening! James 4. 13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. 17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. Big Idea: Seeking God’s Will in the New Year God Has an Opinion on Planning Remember Who You Are Submit Every Plan to God Obedience is God’s Will If you would, please go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-gonna-hurt-the-podcast-of-j-gordon-
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3 Tips to Handle the 2020 Political Season - Episode One Hundred and Five
06/01/2020 Duration: 19minThanks for listening to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon offers 3 tips for handling the upcoming 2020 Political season. Gordon encourages us to: Consider the Volatility of the Day Relax Be Kind And lots, lots more. Thanks for listening. If you would, please go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-gonna-hurt-the-podcast-of-j-gordon-duncan/id1356352968 and leave a review. Thanks again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Free Friday - Why Cliches & Slogans Work
03/01/2020 Duration: 05minWelcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this "Free Friday" episode, Gordon talks about the New Year and the power of slogans and clichés. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - Prayer is About Being Satisfied with Jesus
01/01/2020 Duration: 37minWelcome to another "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon concludes his "Prayers of Christmas" series. A note of interest: as Gordon began this sermon, his notes couldn't be found. So, you will find some similance to the notes below, but the entire sermon was preached without them, so there are some changes. Thanks for listening! Big Idea: Prayer is About Being Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Luke 2. 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or
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Marketing to a Target Community FREE for the New Year
30/12/2019 Duration: 01h27minTo get you ready for the New Year, Gordon is releasing his "Marketing to a Target Community" seminar absolutely FREE. This seminar typically costs $29.99. So, whether you are a pastor, salesperson, business owner, etc. marketing to a target community will help you refine your focus. In "Marketing to a Target Community", you will learn how to zero in on your target customer, client, or patient. You will learn strategies and tips that will change how you market. Topics include: What distinguishes you from your competition. How you can communicate what makes you different. What problem your competition isn't solving. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Free Friday - The Top 10 Books of the 2010's
27/12/2019 Duration: 06minThanks for listening to this Free Friday episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon discusses the NPD Bookscan list of the Top 10 Books of the 2010's. Those books are: 1. E. L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) – 15.2 million copies 2. E. L. James, Fifty Shades Darker (2011) – 10.4 million copies 3. E. L. James, Fifty Shades Freed (2012) – 9.3 million copies 4. Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games (2008) – 8.7 million copies 5. Kathryn Stockett, The Help (2009) – 8.7 million copies 6. Paula Hawkins, The Girl on The Train (2015) – 8.2 million copies 7. Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl (2012) – 8.1 million copies 8. John Green, The Fault in Our Stars (2012) – 8 million copies 9. Stieg Larsson, The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo (2008) – 7.9 million copies 10. Veronica Roth, Divergent (2011) – 6.6 million copies Notice anything? Listen and let me know. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - Prayers of Christmas - Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Make a Huge Impact in This World
25/12/2019 Duration: 34minWelcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt Podcast". In this episode, Gordon continues his "Prayers of Christmas" series. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Prayers That Seek to Glorify God Make a Huge Impact in this World Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God are Bold and Clear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Move People into Action Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Luke 2. 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was
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Episode One Hundred and Three - A Plea for Wellness in 2020
23/12/2019 Duration: 20minIn this episode, Gordon offers some simple tips to help you be well in 2020. He talks about what to cut out, what to add in, and how to handle toxic people. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Free Friday - Gordon Becomes a Fictional Character
20/12/2019 Duration: 04minThanks for listening to another Free Friday episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon has exciting news: he has become a fictional character. What? Well, in sharing his 2019 podcast year in review, Brian Drake from episode 75 reached out. Brian is the author of the Scott Stiletto series of books and has named a character after Gordon. Take a listen to find out more and follow this link to find the books. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support
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Wednesday Wisdom - Prayers of Christmas - God Works in Your Prayers
18/12/2019 Duration: 36minWelcome to another Wednesday Wisdom episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon continues his "Prayers of Christmas" series. This sermon focuses on Zechariah's prayer in Luke 1. Thanks for listening. Luke 1. 67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, 71 that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us; 72 to show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, 73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us 74 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before