In this episode, Dr. Randy Turpin explores the essential practices for maintaining a vibrant Christian walk. Drawing from Jesus' teaching in John 15 about the vine and branches, Dr. Turpin emphasizes that true spiritual fruitfulness comes not from going through motions on "autopilot," but through a genuine, abiding relationship with Christ.

Dr. Turpin shares five key practices he's found essential for both new believers and seasoned Christians:

• Worship: Directing your heart toward God and hosting His presence
• Prayer: Developing consistent dialogue with God through petition and intercession
• The Word: Engaging regularly with Scripture as spiritual nourishment
• Fellowship: Cultivating authentic community with other believers
• Testimony: Representing Christ through both lifestyle and words

This episode offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to move beyond spiritual maintenance mode into a truly victorious Christian life.

Additional Resources:

Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Book: Behold the Son: A Study of the Gospel of John: ⁠https://declarationpress.com/f/behold-the-son-a-study-of-the-gospel-of-john-3rd-edition⁠

Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email questions and feedback to 5am.randyturpin@gmail.com.

Forsaken - Understanding Christ's Ultimate Sacrifice (Ep. 15)

In this powerful episode of "5 A.M. with Dr. Randy Turpin," we explore the profound meaning behind Jesus's cry from the cross: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Dr. Turpin examines how this moment of divine separation reveals both the true nature of sin and the depth of Christ's love for humanity. Discover how Jesus's experience of abandonment offers hope to those who feel distant from God today. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for listeners facing their own moments of spiritual struggle.

• The Church of God Evangel article entitled "Forsaken" may be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UNtCW_JJG10k-I1W5pjruBLTgATEWfXj/view?usp=drive_link
• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU⁠
• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠
• Book: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting by Dr. Turpin: ⁠⁠⁠https://declarationpress.com/f/experience-spiritual-transformation⁠⁠⁠
• 5AM Coffee Mug: ⁠⁠⁠https://5am.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠
• Email questions and feedback to 5am.randyturpin@gmail.com.

In this episode, Dr. Randy Turpin explores the concept of "Supernatural Goodness" through an examination of the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. Dr. Turpin explains how love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control are more than just natural human virtues—they become "superpowers" when we walk in step with the Holy Spirit. Rather than simply trying harder to be good, Dr. Turpin reveals how hosting the presence of the Holy Spirit transforms our character from the inside out. Discover the divine-human partnership that leads to victorious Christian living and learn practical ways to cultivate these supernatural traits in your daily life.

• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU
• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠
• Book: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting by Dr. Turpin: ⁠⁠https://declarationpress.com/f/experience-spiritual-transformation⁠⁠
• 5AM Coffee Mug: ⁠⁠https://5am.printify.me/products⁠⁠
• Email questions and feedback to 5am.randyturpin@gmail.com.