Episode 105

Abiding in Christ: The Secret to Lasting Joy and Fruitfulness

Published on: 8th September, 2025

Have you ever felt spiritually dry, frustrated, or burned out in your walk with Jesus? In this episode, we’ll unpack what it means to abide in Christ from John 15, not as a mystical experience for “super Christians,” but as the daily calling of every believer.

I share why abiding is the foundation for spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and lasting fruitfulness. We’ll identify the biggest challenges that pull us away from abiding, and I’ll walk you through a practical daily rhythm you can start today to stay connected to the Vine.

Whether you’re in a season of joy, waiting, or hardship, you’ll learn how to remain in Christ’s love, draw on His strength, and bear fruit that honors Him.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The biblical meaning of “abide” in John 15 and how it applies today
  • Why abiding in Christ is essential for leadership and discipleship
  • Common misconceptions and barriers that keep us from abiding
  • Practical steps for abiding daily in both good seasons and hard ones
  • How to embrace God’s pruning for greater fruitfulness

Key Takeaways:

  • Abiding isn’t about doing more for Jesus; it’s about living more with Jesus.
  • Fruitfulness flows naturally from staying connected to the Vine.
  • Daily spiritual habits keep us grounded in Christ’s love and truth.
  • Community and obedience are essential to an abiding life.
  • Suffering for righteousness is a mark of genuine connection to Christ.


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Equipped for Purpose
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Equipped for Purpose exists to equip, develop, and empower followers of Jesus Christ to integrate deep discipleship with impactful leadership in every area of life.
The pillar of discipleship will explore being a disciple, making disciples, and the disciplines of discipleship. It will focus on being, knowing, and doing concerning being a disciple and making disciples. Regarding the disciplines of discipleship, there is a focus on prayer, the study of scripture, and community.
The pillar of leadership will explore developing the leader, developing team members, and developing a team as a whole.
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Vincent Ream

Vincent is by nature a teacher and trainer. He has a dedication to see leaders be confident, empowered, and expectant of success in their ability to lead. He is also passionate about small business owners and organizations thriving in their local communities. Vincent is a results-oriented leader with 20 years of experience applying a unique mix of critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and coaching individuals and teams in high-stress environments. He is detail-oriented and has the ability to help leaders, small businesses and organizations focus on and achieve their goals.