There have been times when I’ve said I was content, but — really — I was apathetic.

Have you ever been there? Someone asks you about a situation or a relationship, and you realize you aren’t triggered or overly emotional about it anymore. Maybe you think to yourself, “Wow. I feel nothing about this. This is good.” Perhaps, like I did, you conclude: “This is contentment.” But deep down inside something isn’t sitting right. And the more you think about it, those feelings start to back up bubble again, so you push them back down and keep on moving.

That’s not contentment, friend. That’s apathy — a cerebral position of indifference born out of a desire to disconnect from the source of pain and/or discomfort. Apathy is a tricky coping mechanism; one that will keep you disconnected from real relationships and even from healing. Apathy will keep robbing from you as it keeps you unaware there is a better way to find joy in the midst of the most difficult of situations.

On this episode of The Positioned to Prosper podcast, we’re digging into the difference between real contentment and its counterfeit — apathy — and discussing what it takes to turn down apathy in favor of learning how to be truly content in any circumstance. Are you ready? Then grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let’s Go!

Scripture References mentioned in this episode:

Philippians 4:10-13 —
I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 —
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

2 Corinthians 10:5 —
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

Links to Resources Mentioned in This Episode

To join us inside the REVIVE Woman Community for a deeper discussion on discipleship and authentic relationship, visit us here:  revivewoman.org/community. We have a discipleship night event coming up on Monday, February 21st at 7pm ET that will be streaming inside our community. Join the conversation and let’s get real about discipleship. *replay available after the original air date

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Erica co-leads a local church alongside her husband, Doug, in Tampa, Florida called REVIVE Church of Tampa. You can visit the church’s website for more information about who we are, what we believe and how we show up as the Church in the heart of West Tampa and beyond.

REVIVE Church of Tampa

REVIVE Church of Tampa streams services live on Friday nights at 7pm ET and Sunday mornings at 11am ET. You can find those livestreams on our church Facebook page:

Live Services – Fridays at 7pm ET and Sundays at 11am ET

If you’re interested in joining the online campus of REVIVE Church of Tampa, you are welcome to join our community group on Facebook where we offer weekly discussion around the Friday and Sunday messages as well as discipleship Zoom groups and the opportunity to host others in your home as you stream services. You can find us here:

The ROCC: REVIVE Online Campus Community

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About this podcast:

Positioned to Prosper is a weekly podcast that covers the ins and outs of what it means to live a lifestyle of breakthrough and victory in your relationships, health, finances and beyond. Your host, Erica Pyle, is no stranger to jumping without the proverbial parachute while maintaining a firm grip on godly wisdom. A self-described slayer of pragmatism and a “walk by faith” kind of girl, Erica is an unabashed believer in the power of God to radically transform lives. Front-footed in faith as she offers straight-up truth, strategies, and wisdom for living victoriously, and equipped with her love for the word of God, her certification as a holistic health coach, and years of experience in personal finance and taxation, Erica is ready to help you get positioned to prosper.