{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F87464fe5-23ba-43c0-b58c-9f27cea0f9fc","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Encore Episode -- Benefit with a \"Beginner's Mind\" (Minisode 6:57)","description":"A beginner\u2019s mind is a beautiful mind. It\u2019s the mind of a child \u2014 questing, questioning, welcoming, learning. It is supple and receptive.\nThis is an Encore Episode. See the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com.\n\u201cBeginner\u2019s mind\u201d is a concept that comes from Zen Buddhism. I\u2019m not a Buddhist, but this particular concept resonates with me. It\u2019s a mindset, an approach to life that is open, boundless, limitless and infinitely wealthy. Interestingly, Jesus spoke of becoming a child again through the born again experience.\n----more----\nHIGHLIGHTS\nOur mind easily becomes closed and limiting. We may feel secure and proud in our dogmatism. But it stifles life-force.\nThe key is becoming a child again. Not childish. But embracing fresh beginnings as a child would.\nMuch possibilities overflow in a child\u2019s mind. The mind of a child innovates. A child will figure it out and find a way. The belief level soars, not yet jaded by the world of big-adult \u201cexpert\u201d ideas.\nJesus spoke of this: \u201cYou must become like a child to enter my world, a higher dimension of living with new possibilities.\u201d\n \nJESUS SMART: THE PODCAST\nClick to receive the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases\nWe\u2019re resolved that Jesus Christ is the most brilliant person to walk the planet! He knows how life works best. And the future belongs to him ... and those who follow him.\nStellar guests are on the docket. And we\u2019ll be questing after Kingdom themes -- what Jesus taught and modeled.\nBe smart. Subscribe and stay connected with your favorite podcast platform. Visit JesusSmart.com.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee21fc9b-6b80-4115-9a89-d7a1816a89ce/Jesus-Smart-X-pod-art-Oct-25.png"}