In this podcast, Jeremy Griffin discusses the concept of refinishing or reworking something that is already finished. He draws an analogy between refinishing physical objects and refinishing spiritual beliefs.

He talks about how as a kid he enjoyed customizing and painting phone faceplates. However, he notes that refinishing takes patience. All old layers must be stripped away to get to the bare surface before applying a new finish.

Spiritually, this means sometimes we need to strip away old beliefs we were taught that may not be fully accurate. Simply overlaying new ideas on top of old foundations won't work well, as the new "finish" has nothing solid to adhere to. We need to get to core biblical truths before building upon them.

However, Jeremy also notes that sometimes our spiritual "finish" of beliefs just gets worn down over time through life experiences. This patina or wisdom is actually a good, desired thing. It's easy to always want something new and flashy, but the tried and tested authentic self grounded in scripture is best.

He encourages listeners to soberly consider their motivations for wanting change. Is it really for something new, or do they just need time with God to renew and refresh what's already there? In ministry especially, authenticity grounded in scripture is best, rather than always seeking new methods.

Jeremy recommends his previous podcast episode for more context. He invites listeners to reach out with any specific questions. In closing, he encourages ongoing engagement with their Acts study each Friday and thanks listeners for their time.

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