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Sydney Jackson
Приєднався 17 бер 2013
Hey! I’m a Christian in my mid twenties that loves the Lord and has been called to spread the gospel. I have a weekly visual podcast called “COZY iN CHRiST” that comes out on Fridays, and I make the occasional vlog or short film
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Break Down Idols: Finding Freedom in Christ
Join me in this episode of COZY iN CHRiST as we dive into the topic of idols and how they can subtly take priority over God in our lives. From social media to relationships, idols come in many forms and can easily influence our thoughts and actions without us even realizing it. Together, we’ll talk about identifying and breaking down these idols, how to refocus on God, and how to cultivate a heart that seeks Him above all else. Tune in, grab a warm drink, and let’s get cozy as we talk about finding freedom from the things that hold us back from a deeper relationship with Christ!
Timestamps!
00:00-1:11 Intro and opening prayer
1:11-1:59 Why idols are distracting
1:59-2:13 What is an idol?
2:13-6:38 The power of idols
6:38-8:17 We can’t serve two Gods
8:18-12:34 My recent testimony & The power of visualization
12:34-13:23 God Responds to Prayer
13:23-14:08 My experience with Anxiety part 2
14:08-14:48 Tip to break down idols
14:48-16:02 Why did God make an imperfect world?
16:02-17:34 Temporary fixes aren’t God fixes
17:34-20:11 Tip to break down idols
20:11-21:12 Call to action
21:13-22:42 Closing prayer
22:42-23:02 Outro
#christianpodcast #cozyinchrist #breakingdownidols
Timestamps!
00:00-1:11 Intro and opening prayer
1:11-1:59 Why idols are distracting
1:59-2:13 What is an idol?
2:13-6:38 The power of idols
6:38-8:17 We can’t serve two Gods
8:18-12:34 My recent testimony & The power of visualization
12:34-13:23 God Responds to Prayer
13:23-14:08 My experience with Anxiety part 2
14:08-14:48 Tip to break down idols
14:48-16:02 Why did God make an imperfect world?
16:02-17:34 Temporary fixes aren’t God fixes
17:34-20:11 Tip to break down idols
20:11-21:12 Call to action
21:13-22:42 Closing prayer
22:42-23:02 Outro
#christianpodcast #cozyinchrist #breakingdownidols
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this is the hardest topic of the bible that i have my best friend is gay and i love him just so so much and he wants to get a relationship w God and I wanna see him in Heaven and i still have years upon years to think of this but my thoughts right now are in the bible it’s clear that if humans were intended to be gay or it wasn’t a sin then God would have an example in the bible and his thoughts would be clearly good on it then it would be in there but God time and time again states man and woman husband and wife it really really hurts me to think of that bc i used to be gay aswell and i know i felt ridiculed and hated when i was just there to love and that’s why this topic just hits me so so hard. if u have anything to add lmk because this is a topic i really want to figure this out yk
What idols do you want to break free of?
Thanks for sharing. This has helped me. I had no idea that God may give us something we should keep secret/to ourselves. It does makes sense. I will make more of an effort to be discerning. I have an issue that mostly I don't recognise God's hand until the moment is gone. I want to recognise him and discern situations and things around me better.
I’m so glad to hear that this video helped you! I totally understand the feeling of not recognizing His hand until after the moment has passed. You should write down all of these occasions in a journal. This will help you recognize a pattern of when and how He usually speaks to you the most. I’m here for you as you navigate this!
Which tip did you like the most?
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I’m glad you enjoyed it James!
So when was the story of sodom and Gomorrah put in the bible?The bible has always frowned on same sex relationships just stop.Or are you gonna say that story was mistranslated too.Also man should not lay with man as with women.I think it’s pretty obvious to me what it means.To me your better off saying you just don’t agree with the bible than saying it can be interpreted different ways.Besides it’s not just the bible who doesn’t accept gayness but other religious books as well.
Thanks for your comment!
This video randomly popped up on my feed and I believe in my heart that God wants me to respond. So, I don’t think anyone should be judging anyone, or be mean towards gay people. But I also have noticed that people will take constructive criticism and biblical correction as “judgement” when it is not. Even the Bible tells us we should correct each other. But yeah, Judgement is God’s place and he will judge all of us accordingly. I’m sorry that you felt anger towards God and felt (if I’m not mistaken) conflicted about him and Christianity because of your sexuality. I used to be bisexual and have had relations with girls, so I understand. However, I will say that yes there are many scriptures that may not be clear, however there are also many that are clear. Leviticus 18:22 and Romans 1 are both clear in that they both refer to sex. Just food for thought, have you noticed that the Bible doesn’t showcase homosexual relationships? In the case of Sodom and Gomorrah the men of the city were trying to get to the angels and God burned the city to the ground. Jude 7 said that Sodom and Gomorrah pursued unnatural fleshly desires. That wasn’t the only reason God destroyed it, but it was a main factor. Romans 1:24- 28 says the same thing about unnatural desires and it’s very clear what God’s message is here. “Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.” We can’t suppress the truth or try to change it because the only person we are hurting is ourselves and our relationship with God. He does not change because of how we feel. We have to change. I had to change. As hard as it may be or seem, God will help you through anything. I’m not condemning anybody or judging but the Bible is here to instruct us on how we should live our lives to please and develop a relationship with our creator. It is not always going to be easy but it is worth it. I wish the best for you Sydney and all of us in our search for God and his son Jesus. I will pray for all of us as well. ❤
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I respect the journey you’ve been on and the way you are navigating your relationship with God. Like you, I’ve deeply sought to understand what the Bible says about homosexuality, and through study and prayer, I’ve come to a different conclusion. First, it’s important to recognize that the specific passages often cited, such as Leviticus and Romans, are not necessarily addressing loving, consensual, same-sex relationships as we understand them today. Leviticus is part of the Old Testament law, much of which we no longer follow (like wearing mixed fabrics or eating shellfish). Romans, on the other hand, seems to address exploitative behaviors, idol worship, and sexual excess, rather than consensual, committed same-sex relationships. It’s about people acting against their nature, which doesn’t apply to someone who is naturally gay or lesbian. Sodom and Gomorrah, often mentioned in this context, was actually condemned for arrogance, lack of hospitality, and violence (Ezekiel 16:49-50)-not loving same-sex relationships. The Bible doesn’t depict homosexual relationships because the cultural understanding of sexuality in biblical times was very different from ours today. Above all, Jesus’ teachings were rooted in love, inclusion, and understanding. He spoke of justice, compassion, and the worth of every individual. I believe that God creates us in love and that includes the full spectrum of human sexuality. The fruit of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control-can be seen in healthy, committed LGBTQ+ relationships, which for me confirms that God blesses such love. We’re all called to live in love, and I believe that includes affirming who God made us to be, in all our diversity. I hope this helps, and I too will pray for you as we all seek to walk with Jesus in grace and truth.
this was very logical and honoured God's word !! this is exactly how i think about my sexuality and God :)
I’m glad you think so! I spent a lot of time preparing for this video
The idea of sin is stupid. The Bible claims the price of sin is death, however humans have only been in this planet for roughly 300 thousand years and death, suffering and pain have been present way before our recent presence on earth. People who claim the world is the way it is because of human sin, do not study or are simply ignorant to the facts. Studying biology, history, geology should be your priority, not a book that says the sun was created after earth's formation or that doesn't even mention the dinosaurs or 1 of the 5 mass extinctions earth has experienced. All they could come up with are stupid stories or that a man ended up in the stomach of a fish and survived. Bullshit.
were you there to know that we've been around for only 300 thousand years? No you weren't no-one was there, so don't claim it as fact, cause it ain't
Im not trying to be confrontational at all, but how do you know that humans have been around for 300,000 years? None of us know that, we can guess how long but not definitively. The same can be said for the sun. You accept the Bible as fiction without really studying it. I don’t know for certain if dinosaurs existed or not. But if they did, the Bible says that God created animals, dinosaurs are animals. He may not have specified but that doesn’t make God’s word false. Also have you ever considered that scientists can be wrong or even distort history to deny God. Unfortunately, It happens all the time especially when writing history books, facts are distorted to sugar coat or completely erase aspects of human history that they don’t want people to know about. Scientists have been perplexed for years at how human cells can regenerate and produce more, but yet humans get sicker and die. Some wonder why that happens. However if you read the Bible the answer is there. God created us originally to live forever, hence why our cells are formed the way they are, but because of sin humans get sick and die.
I understand your concerns, and as a Christian who believes in science, I see the Bible as more about spiritual truth than literal science. It addresses the human condition and our relationship with God, while science explains the natural processes of the world. Faith and science aren’t in conflict-science explores how the universe works, and faith offers meaning and purpose within it.
Let me know if you want a part 2!
Did yall know about the Holy Spirit?
How do you guys read the Bible?
How have you rested this week?
Comment if you prayed it!
My week was fun 😅😂 How has y’all’s week been?
I’ve met “Christians” that sage, have crystals, wear the evil eye, etc and don’t even know the meaning behind those objects. Why not have faith in Christ alone? You don’t need objects to protect you.
People have a hard time trusting a God they cannot see so they turn to objects like Jerusalem did in the Bible. Humans are predictable and repeat history.
@@sydneykayjayyou are so right !!
Thanks for sharing Syd! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Anytime! I felt led to get this story out there.
yesss!!!!❤
Amen!
Ma'am!!! "God just took too long" and "I'll just replace [insert another spirits name] with God" is so real! MANY people try to supplement or clarify their walk with God by dealing with other spirits. Thank you for calling it out and sharing your victory against it! This testimony is so helpful and real. We are overcomers by the Blood of The Lamb and the power of our testimony. I set my faith with yours that it will set many people free! JESUS IS LORD! Great teaching!
Yes! Using other spirits to clarify their walk with God!! So good. I was nervous to share but I’m glad I overcame that! ❤
Today I wrote in my vet school application that the most difficult conversations are often the most needed conversations. I love the way you tell stories, I always have. I feel like you're speaking directly to me every week. Keep up the good work Syd. Thank you so much, you're a huge blessing in my life right now.
Congrats on applying to vet school! That sounds perfect for you. I always look forward to your comments and I’m so glad my channel has been helping you so much 🥺
How’s God corrected you lately?
Hey Everyone! I hope you liked the film. I was a little nervous to share it because of how intimate it is to my story. Is there a part of the film you can relate to?
Thank you for this Syd! This was very relatable as I have been through this before and did not know how to pull through. I thank God for speaking to me one day through a song I heard at my church. I’ll never forget that day. That’s when I knew God was speaking and pulling me out of my depression. It’s not easy sometimes, but God’s word brings us the hope and faith that we needed all along.
Wow! What a testimony. I’m happy you shared that! It’s so difficult to be in that space, and I’m also glad I don’t have to carry around the burden anymore.
@@sydneykayjay amen to that!!!
Yes... the Holy Sprit is so important. The very dwelling of God in us!!
Yes! He changed my life.
Hi y’all! I hope you enjoyed this episode. So tell me, what are you going to do after this video?
"He doesn't call the prepared; he prepares the called." -- I love this. We must accept his preparation daily and find the flowers growing within ourselves. I've noticed changes in myself recently because when we are lost, he doesn't stop searching until we are found. This journey back in my faith has made me realize how distant I had become from God and myself. I feel so much more myself recently. I have been braver in letting go of negative things and not holding onto them. It's a learned skill that prayer has been a tremendous help with. I have found community in others with whom I never expected to form friendships. Lastly, I want to add how much fun I have had listening to your podcast, and I literally feel like you're speaking to me every time. You're doing such a great job. I get so excited about each new video! Thank you Syd!
Wow, this really touched my heart! It’s amazing to hear how God is moving in your life! He’s incredible. I’d love to hear more details one day soon. Hearing other people’s testimonies is a blessing to me. Also I’m so grateful that COZY iN CHRiST has resonated with you. 🥺💕
I recently discussed this topic with my coworker (non-Christian). She took it all in, but the next day is was like a slap in the face of me giving valid advice. I definitely understand it does take time for all of us to seek our true calling from God and leave the toxic lifestyle behind. Some of us are scared of what may happen, but having FAITH in Christ is key!!!
What did she do the next day? Also yes! It does take time! I woke up today with the song one step at a time playing in my head. Every day is a new step and God is there with the whole way.
I love your videos Syd! Keep it up! 💕💕💕💃🏽💃🏽
Thank you so much!
I love this topic! Very relatable, especially the part about being hesitant about being propelled/ being scared of success😅😭
Right!? I’m focusing on leaning on Him to help me steward the success and remind me that the success is all His at the end of the day. It helps shift my perspective to not make success so “me” centered.
Hey guys! I hope you had a good week! What resonated with you from the video the most?
Hey! Thanks for watching guys! I've still been reflecting on this topic since I posted it.
C’mon booked and busy! Look at God opening doors for you sis ✨. Also the “walk the other way” part cracked me up 😂
Yes! I'm watching Him show out! Also lol I was so confused and low-key embarrassed.
You you look very pretty🥰 I love the this setup❤ Great content..Keep Sharing💝
Aw thank you! I’m so happy you watch 💕
I like your casual manner. It is real. Love it!
Thank you! ❤ And thank you for watching!
God bless you!
Thank you! God bless you as well!
Great message! I like the zoom meeting idea! 🎉
thank you! I’ve always wanted to have a safe Christian environment to talk.
Ms Bria better help us today!!
Seriously!
Childlike and immature.... there IS a difference!
Yes! It’s so important to know the difference.
I wish you could have heard me responding audibly to your video! 😆 You were teaching hun! You got several amens from my corner! Keep sharing!
aww thank you stephanie! it makes me so happy that you liked it. doing this is definitely outside my comfort zone.
When you speak on hearing him, and listening how exactly do you hear? Like the conviction that you felt? This is always something I’ve struggled with. Even when I felt my relationship w/ God to be the strongest this still felt like something I struggled with!
hey! ima make a video on it soon, but getting acquainted with the Bible, meditating on His word, and fasting are 3 HUGE ones. the more you get to know Him and spend time with Him, you’ll be like “oh that was God, and He says xyz.” Him speaking can come through tv, thoughts, visions, dreams, signs, or even other people!
“Regardless, My Will will be done. You might be scared doing it but it’s going to get done.” That’s good Syd! This reminds me of 2 Timothy 1:7 where God reminds us that He has not given us a spirit of fear. Again, I’m just so proud of you sharing your faith journey with others. #proudfriend🥹
Yes!! That reminds me of that scripture too! That just goes to show that the spirit of fear is rooted in the enemy’s plan to disrupt God’s plan, but God will have the victory every time. Even the enemy has to bend to the will of God.
SYD!! I’m so proud of you for sharing your faith online in such a REAL & RELATABLE way. Your content is going to bless so many sis!! Subscribed ✨
aww!! not a high complement from the youtube queen herself
I Love your Transparency💕
thank you cee cee! ❤