About this episode

This episode explores the common advice to 'follow your heart' and what Jesus actually said about the heart, providing practical guardrails for decision-making.

"Follow your heart" might be the most common decision-making advice that nobody ever questions. It seems freeing—that is, until your heart leads you somewhere that future you has to clean up. This week, find out what Jesus actually said about the heart and learn three practical guardrails for getting in the right place before making any judgment call. Speaker: Ryan Leak, Teaching Pastor

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Jones

Guest: Ryan Leak

Topics covered

• decision-making
• spiritual guidance
• Christian teachings
• heart
• judgment calls

Keywords

• decision-making
• heart
• Jesus
• spiritual guidance
• judgment calls
• Ryan Leak
• Chase Oaks Church

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Books & works: Follow your heart

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