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Why So Many Christians Feel Stuck With Dr. Charles Boyd
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- Michael Easley inContext
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- 3657
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Summary
What if spiritual growth isn't about trying harder to become a better Christian? Michael Easley sits down with longtime friend and pastor Charlie Boyd to discuss the abiding life and what it means to live from the inside out. Charlie shares how his understanding of Christianity changed after decades of ministry. He once approached spiritual growth through discipline, rules, information, and striving. Over time, he discovered that abiding in Christ means something different. Jesus doesn't call us to manufacture spiritual fruit through greater effort. He calls us to remain connected to Him. In this conversation, Michael and Charlie explore what it means to “preach the gospel to yourself,” read Scripture slowly, meditate on God's Word, practice silence and solitude, and recognize the Holy Spirit's work in our everyday lives. They also discuss Galatians 2:20, union with Christ, legalism, grace, spiritual maturity, anxiety, surrender, and our longing for a heavenly home. Chapters 00:00 — The Christian life beyond striving 01:09 — A 45-year friendship begins in seminary 04:13 — Why Charlie wrote The Abiding Life Primer 05:57 — What does it mean to preach the gospel to yourself? 07:59 — Renewing your mind through Scripture 10:11 — Why repetition matters in spiritual growth 12:07 — What does it mean to abide? 13:36 — Abiding versus striving 17:02 — Moving beyond “read your Bible and pray” 19:10 — Rule-based Christianity versus grace 23:03 — Experiencing Christ rather than merely knowing about Him 26:20 — A practical approach to meditating on Scripture 30:02 — Galatians 2:20 and Christ living through us 35:38 — You can't make the flesh better 39:04 — Homesick for heaven 41:15 — Obedience as an invitation into life 45:46 — Charlie's journey through anger and striving 49:33 — Spi…