Re:generation | Stepping Through the Gospels: The Power of Your Playground

Welcome to Regeneration! Jonathan shares how his new life in Christ gives hope, especially when battling doubt. Tonight’s message is all about where we spend our time. The “playgrounds” that shape our habits, thoughts, and spiritual growth.

Join us as we explore Matthew 4:18-22, where Jesus calls his first disciples to leave everything behind and follow Him. What does it mean for us today to walk away from our old environments and embrace a new life with Christ? Jonathan unpacks the tug-of-war between “nature vs. nurture,” using both biblical wisdom and real-world stories (like the fascinating Rat Park addiction study) to show how our environment impacts our lives and recovery journey.

This talk challenges you to consider your own “playgrounds” and the influence of your surroundings. Whether they foster growth or keep you stuck in old patterns. You’ll learn why setting healthy boundaries and trusting Jesus can lead you out of destructive spaces into peace and purpose, regardless of your circumstances.

If you’ve ever wondered how to abide in Christ or what you might need to walk away from to follow Him more closely, this message is for you.

Key Topics:

• Stepping Through the Gospels series
• Nature vs. nurture from a biblical perspective
• The role of environment in personal change and addiction
• Rat Park experiment explained
• Healthy boundaries and spiritual growth
• What are you called to walk away from?
• Abiding in Jesus for lasting change

What “playgrounds” do you feel called to leave behind? How has your environment influenced your walk with Christ?