Ep. 008: The Pathway to Worship - Obedience
Sep 10 • 7:01
Ep. 008: The Pathway to Worship - Obedience
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Ep. 008: The Pathway to Worship - Obedience

September 10, 2024 • 7:01 • Jay Holland

This episode of Guided by Faith discusses the concept of being wired for worship and how gratitude and obedience are pathways to worship. Jay emphasizes that we were created for God's pleasure and that worship brings God pleasure. He encourages listeners to focus on gratitude and to obey God's commandments as acts of worship. 

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About the Host

Jay Holland

Jay Holland is a follower of Jesus, a husband to Emily, and the biological and adoptive father of four children. For more than two decades Jay has served as a pastor in family and student ministries, and has walked through multiple special needs challenges within his own family.

Jay’s personal and pastoral experiences led him to launch the weekly Let’s Parent on Purpose podcast to equip and empower moms and dads to build thriving families. He serves at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Stuart, Florida and is also on the board of Hopegivers, a ministry that cares for children and churches in India.

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