How Not to Waste Your Life + Is Gambling a Sin?

Are you building a life that looks successful—or one that will actually matter when it’s over? In this episode of The Bullpen, J.D. Greear sits down with Matt Love, Curtis Andrusko, and special guest Julius Tennal to go deeper into Ecclesiastes 7 and why some of life’s hardest moments can teach us the things that matter most. Julius also joins the conversation on Summit's Live Sent Weekend to talk about why Christians shouldn’t wait for a dramatic calling before taking a step toward God’s mission and what it means to “go until God says no.” Finally, with football season back and sports betting everywhere, we tackle whether gambling is inherently sinful, where Christians should draw the line, and whether “Is it technically a sin?” is even the right question. 00:00 — Welcome back to The Bullpen 01:22 — What does it mean to “live sent”? 12:36 — “Go until God says no” 16:45 — How do you know if God is calling you? 21:38 — Ecclesiastes 7: Life Backwards 24:19 — Résumé virtues vs. eulogy virtues 31:01 — What will your family say at your funeral? 36:40 — Why you need people who will rebuke you 44:25 — When obedience becomes a contract with God 47:07 — Is sports betting a sin? 54:55 — Wrap-up and closing thoughts Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7 Watch the full sermon:    • Видео   Get the sermon transcript: https://summitchurch.com/GetFile.ashx... — Stay Connected! Text BULLPEN to 97000 for updates about the podcast. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Bullpen!