Kyle Idleman

We subconsciously approach our relationship with God this way, thinking that the best way to connect with him is through producing for him. And so we live our lives thinking of our good deeds as chips we can cash in for connection. Order here: kyleidleman.com/when-your-way-…

I had so much fun filming the video sessions of the curriculum. I invite you to go through the sessions and the accompanying study guide as your fall small group study. Check out the streaming curriculum and study guide here: a.co/d/0ubj7P6

We often try to surround ourselves with voices that tell us what we want to hear. That way never works. We need to form connections with people who will help us through our difficult times. Order here: kyleidleman.com/when-your-way-…

We don't think of healthy branches as something that needs to be cut back, but that's part of the picture God has for us. Cutting back some things that are healthy because He has something different in mind. Check out the streaming curriculum here: a.co/d/0ubj7P6

In John 16:33, Jesus ends his final discourse by warning his followers, "In this world you will have trouble…" but that's not the end. If you stay connected in this world you will have trouble, but He has overcome the world. See the curriculum here: a.co/d/0ubj7P6

When life isn’t working the way you hoped it would, discouragement sets in. Discouragement will try to convince you that what you’re dealing with is God’s fault and that you can only conclude he is against you. Order here: kyleidleman.com/when-your-way-…

When nothing you're doing seems to be working, Jesus gives you a metaphor to help you to know what to focus on. And really, it all comes down to one word.: its the word connection. Find the When Your Way Isn't Working curriculum and study guide here: a.co/d/0ubj7P6

I love the book cover for When Your Way Isn't Working. But you may be wondering, what all goes into a cover like this one? The artists at Zondervan took this beautiful mosaic of Jesus and reinterpreted it for a new audience in a dynamic way. stock.adobe.com/images/faith-a…

It’s not just that we prioritize production over connection; it’s that we think production is a prerequisite for connection. We think that connection with God or others has to be earned. Order here: kyleidleman.com/when-your-way-…

When I’m doing things my way, I’ve stopped being the branch and am trying to be the vine. Instead of connecting with Jesus and finding what I need in him, I’m trying to find it in myself. Order here: kyleidleman.com/when-your-way-…

I had the opportunity to narrate the audiobook for When Your Way Isn't Working, and I'm excited to share it with you audiobook fans. a.co/d/eUeIYKI

Have you ever gone to someone's kitchen, you see what looks like a bowl of fruit, but it was fake fruit? It is the connection to the true vine that will let you produce real fruit. Find the When Your Way Isn't Working curriculum and study guide here: a.co/d/0ubj7P6

Enjoy this sample from the audiobook version of When Your Way Isn't Working, narrated by me. a.co/d/eUeIYKI

Hey, tap on the link to check out our five day Youversion devotional from my new book and video study called, When Your Way Isn't Working. bible.com/reading-plans/…

I talked to him about my feelings, the best I knew how. Without meaning to, I was suddenly spewing a bunch of frustrations. I admitted to him that I felt like all I did was disappoint people. My way hadn't been working and I needed to seek connection. a.co/d/3T80RHL

When your way isn't working, understand that maybe you're in a season of pruning. A time of cutting back, even though it might be hard so that you can be healthy. The When Your Way Isn't Working video curriculum is now available. a.co/d/0ubj7P6

When your way isn’t working and you’re facing an uncertain future, a situation you can’t control, be still and let God fight for you. Order here: kyleidleman.com/when-your-way-…

If you are heading out in the car on a long road trip this summer, make this an opportunity for connection with your family and with God as you listen to the When Your Way Isn't Working audiobook. a.co/d/eUeIYKI

It’s that feeling you get when you step on the scale and the number hasn’t changed, even though you’ve tried to be more disciplined in your eating. It’s that feeling when you’ve prayed, but God seems silent. What do you do when your way isn't working? a.co/d/9MNjrir

When your way isn't working there are emotions that consistently show up, like anxiety or irritation. By identifying these emotions you can recognize that something is out of alignment. Learn more about what to do when your way isn't working here. a.co/d/c0ykjEu