E356 The Burden and Gift of Living

Saddleback Church
Saddleback Church
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Published 2023-12-12
Have you ever asked yourself the question: In today's episode host Jason Wieland, Content Development Pastor at Saddleback Church, talks about his favorite book of 2023. It's called On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living by Alan Noble. This short, 104-page book is rich in its look at anxiety, depression, and other hardships of life. It doesn't sugarcoat the realities of suffering. For anybody who may not struggle with these issues themselves, Dr. Noble paints an important picture of what life is truly like for those in this daily fight. However, this book is truly one of hope as it reminds us of the reality of our good creation, the presence of our good Creator and the truth that your life is a testimony of that goodness - whether you are having a good day or not.

Join Jason as he dives into this impactful, important book. This episode highlights some quotes from the book as Jason discusses why he finds this book so necessary and what makes it his book of the year.

Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 300 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (youtube.com/saddleback).

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All Comments (21)
  • @libbyd1097
    Good ol' Saddleback ❤. I've had anxiety for a long time, but the depression is new for me. I was just thinking of listening to a book or something and I thought: "you know, I bet saddleback has something good on anxiety and depression." Literally the first link. Thanks guys, you've gotten me through a lot of hard times.❤❤❤
  • @darz-k
    Very kool. I really enjoyed this. Added bonus, I was scrolling around on the video image looking at, maybe the Andes?!...and looking into space too. I love that. Great idea and nice touch ;o,
  • @TrulyNaturalMom
    YES!!!! Resonates BIG TIME. Let go… & Let…. Supernatural amazing love & guidance lead the way. Or as old school I was taught “Have faith!”. It’s always worked wonders for me!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Appreciate you more than you know Aaron. Much 💕
  • @captaindudeman3613
    Thank you for this! I am absolutely going to pursue reading this. I am its target audience.
  • @lauragb3677
    At a time when it’s frightening to watch the news, this is a perfect episode. Thank you.
  • @thomasmorgan5028
    God bless ❤ Praise Jesus Immanuel thy Holy one of Israel ❤😊
  • @Ann-es2nm
    To ask someone a question, and we listen to them. What I found with most people is that instead of acknowledging the struggle, and the difficulty they're going through . The very Next statement that's offered is at least one to I'm ppl l, or 2 or 3 pieces of advice that wasn't asked for. Just compassionately attentively truly listening. Without any advice, judgement, or questions. One can identify then where the powerful energy of unconditional Love, empathy and interconnectedness then takes place! I wish I could talk to my sister about things once in a while. 14:24 I didn't ever want solutions or advice either. I've given up long ago! Sadly I don't even get to finish before I am bombarded what's 17 opinions, in several several solutions!! I was never allowed to even finish, I didn't want advice I just wanted to say things out loud to share with someone.. actually I decided to find out what it is I could learn from that! Now I start out with, I just want to talk about something but I don't need any advice or opinions I just want to share something
  • @catherineh2443
    Thank you for this just sat wondering how to deal with anxiety about a sibling who even in our 60’s continues to say hurtful things I worry about meeting them all the time as I simply don’t know how to respond at the time I don’t understand but it’s sudden without warning each time I get so nervous can’t or won’t say hurtful things in return people say I should but I don’t want that so your episode on how to forgive and let it go may be just what I need thank you. I hope anyone who reads this has a wonderful Christmas and a very blessed new year ❤❤🎉
  • @naphatsiri8
    🥰😘🤟🙏 Very cool, l really really needed this🤗☺😚 Thank You great book for sure🤩
  • @unithapadayachy4324
    In my humble opion we are here not by choice but willed by our karma by Not having honored the GOD that we profess and confess to subscribe too for if it were not true than we would Not have to have a reason for getting out of bed!!!!
  • @TheSylviavandijk
    God created this earth and the life on it and it was good. God did not create money.....don't get out of bed for money, but only to live life as it was created by God.
  • @theresalee1078
    Iam have to pick this book up i really didn’t get to really meet Alan but he seem like a nice person 😊
  • @veronicakaese7655
    ❤WITH your ending extra grace of light THANK YOU! May God Bless you! Love you r reminders burn the candle & with fire in your SPIRIT is like Moses burning Bush! Please read the message what & reflect What was his message from God & What was his message from God! What was his biggest task God made a covenant with him! What was the covenant???Go MY disciple spread the good news! You will be someone great! Spread my seeds laid on the tooth path & trampled! Yes you go! Prepare the way of the Lord! Amen. My day is Night I- learn ; MY light is day! GOD is sending mountain to me! Why? TO Awaken me! A cycle of God's Provisions! See you again & bring your "GOOD NEWS" & WE WILL TALK MY DARLING FRIEND! I WILL MEDITATE & GET OUT OF BED AWAKE ! YES I AM BREATH HIS HOLY SPIRIT!AMEN BLESS BE HIS NAME! BE IN AWE & AWARE OF GODS SPIRIT HAVE WHISOERED! AS WE HONOUR HIS NAME! AMEN❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉👑🌞🌤🤝💞🌊🧠🙏🏿🕊🌊🔥🌊🦋🌊🕛🌊🌻🙏🏿🌗🌊☀️🕊🌞👑