Episode 145 - What About Those Crazy Spiritual Gifts?

In 'Forgotten God,' Francis Chan argues that the Holy Spirit is often neglected in modern Christian practice. The book is divided into seven chapters and includes a foreword and an afterword, all aimed at deepening readers' understanding of the Holy Spirit. Chan contends that the absence of the Holy Spirit's active presence in churches has led to a lack of spiritual power and transformation. He advocates for a renewed focus on the Spirit, emphasizing the need for believers to live by the Spirit's power and exhibit the fruit of the Spirit such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. The book is a follow-up to Chan's previous work, 'Crazy Love,' and continues his theme of calling Christians to a more radical and Spirit-led faith.

Pete Greig's book provides accessible, pastoral guidance for Christians wanting to discern God's voice without confusion or sensationalism, drawing on scripture and contemporary examples. It outlines practical habits, tests for evaluating impressions, and cautions against equating subjective impressions with Scripture, aiming to help ordinary believers grow in faithful listening. Greig emphasizes simplicity, community testing, and maturity, offering rubrics and questions to evaluate perceived promptings. The book is shaped by Greig's background in prayer movements and his pastoral experience guiding people through spiritual formation. It's widely used in churches and small groups seeking to cultivate attentive prayer and discernment.