Rich Villodas on What's Wrong with Western Spirituality

Rich Villodas on What's Wrong with Western Spirituality, the Ingredients of Successful Succession for Young leaders, and How to Live a Deeply Formed Life
Rich Villodas succeeded Pete Scazzero at New Life Church in 2014. Successions like that rarely go well, but this one did. Rich explains what he and Pete did to make it work. Rich also explains what's wrong with western Christian spirituality, how to rethink sex and race as part of spiritual formation and how to live a more deeply formed life toward spiritual maturity.
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[@joyh.729]

I love Pastor Rich’s honesty. Great conversation!!!

[@jeanettejohnson-boynton5532]

Wow, you guys. I found myself taking several big, deep breaths while listening. That usually only happens with Brene Brown. Thanks. Thanks for the oxygen.

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Jeannette...thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped!

[@Raymond-Tora]

Great Video!

[@joycemorrice9509]

This was a great discussion. Thank you.

[@latashaallston8422]

Bro, this was solid!!! What a gift!!! Thanks for sharing info on the sabbath! Needed that!

[@latashaallston8422]

Bro, this is amazing!! Just heard about you and man, this is a GAME CHANGER!!!

[@jjbond2574]

He briefly mentions Bob Beal. Could you share more about him and resources he has?

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Hey JJ. Thanks for asking. I don't know Bob and don't have a lot of info on him, but here's the transcript of the episode if that helps: careynieuwhof.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CNLP_375--With_Rich-Villodas.pdf

[@jjbond2574]

@@CareyNieuwhof Thanks!

[@tejanosma3853]

When I heard family systems therapy mentioned I liked the video. Now that I have heard the enneagram mentioned I have regrets.

[@KingsPriest]

7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. Hebrews 13:7-9 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; John 8:31,32 Sexual sins, are clearly one of the sins that will send one to Hell. The Apostle Paul said let no one deceive you and list several sins that disqualify people from Heaven. All sin period, is to be taken most seriously, and the longer one remains in a particular sin the more he/she is separated from God. That is what sin does and in the end when it is full grown always leads to death. Sin is a cancer to ones soul and grieves the Holy Spirit. Everyone including myself battles sin everyday so I do not cast stones at anyone. It's important NOT to call evil good and good evil for God will not be mocked. Sin hardens the heart and eventually even for the believer will cause spiritual blindness, confusion and the conviction and fire of the Holy Spirit to diminish then leave. If ones has become dead to the conviction of the Holy Spirit it may already be too late. Just like Pharaoh when Pharaoh hardened his heart God hardened his heart even more sealing his doom. There is a line that God say's do not cross and if warned repeatedly to no avail; then there is nothing left God can do. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Without Holiness no one will ever see the Father for he is a Righteous God leaving no sin unpunished. Repentance and turning away from sin leads us back to the father. It's not rocket science or a deep Theological study. Cry out to the Lord Jesus before it's too late. He is good and has the Balm of Gilead in his hand ready to heal, restore or bring you Salvation. God Bless