Be an Iceberg Christian: Setting an Example in Your Youth

About this episode

David Mathis discusses the importance of pursuing maturity in Christ over seeking worldly influence.

David Mathis | Pursuing a holy ambition means seeking maturity in Christ more than we seek influence in the world. An enduring example takes hidden work.

People in this episode

Host: David Mathis

Topics covered

• Christian maturity
• holy ambition
• youth example
• spiritual growth
• influence
• hidden work

Keywords

• Christianity
• spirituality
• youth
• example
• maturity
• influence
• ambition

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