Colossians 3:17 Deep Dive // Follow Jesus (and Kill Your Zombie)

"We are called to live lives that reflect [Jesus]...It's not a chore, it's a choice. It's a freedom and a joy and an honor...You can be who you are, truly and fully, in Christ." — Natalie Abbott

Apple Spotify YouTube

August 04, 2025

Natalie Abbott walks us through Colossians 3:1-17, explaining who we are in Christ, who we used to be, and how that changes everything! She helps us understand the two selves that war inside of us. One self is full of life and peace and joy and even Jesus himself—and we are to daily put on this new self. The other self is more undead than dead, full of rot and filth, trying to drag us back into the grave. And we are called to kill it daily. Natalie encourages us that in the power of Jesus, we can do both! More than that, when we mess up, there is grace and forgiveness all the more.

AUGUST DWELL VERSE

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17

LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW

Get your copy of On Magic and Miracles, by Marian A. Jacobs.
Check out Everyday Gospel , by Paul David Tripp.
Our best-selling Anxious No More Necklace is back in stock!
Mark your calendars for our biggest Warehouse Sale EVER! 8/18 - 8/29

Natalie Abbott

Natalie Abbott is the co-founder and chief content officer of Dwell Differently. She’s the co-author of the Dwell on These Things Bible study and Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God’s Truth. Natalie loves reading fiction, drinking hot tea, and hanging out with her ginormous family of seven. You can find her on Instagram at NatalieJoyAbbott or come for a visit to Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri where her husband is the pastor.

More Episodes

You Can (and Maybe Should) Slow Down // Tara Sun

August 27, 2025

Join Natalie Abbott and Tara Sun as they dive into the challenges of managing burnout and finding a sustainable way of living out our calling in Christ. They explore how...

Transform Your Mundane // Natalie & Vera

August 20, 2025

"Every good work, every good deed, every good thought, every good word, everything I have, it all comes from God and goes back to God for His glory and kingdom...

Real Life Change // Zach Windahl

August 13, 2025

"I said, 'God, I'm going to give two years to this. I'm going to dive into the Word. I'm going to study it as deeply as I can. And I...