Faith Episodes

Looking back may seem harmless—but spiritually, it can be dangerous. In this episode, we examine how longing for the past, hesitating in obedience, and holding onto what God has called us out of can hinder our walk with Him. Through the examples of Lot’s family and the Israelites in the wilderness, we see how divided hearts lead to delayed obedience and missed blessings. God calls us forward—not backward.

Why do some walk away from Jesus while others run toward Him? In this episode, we contrast the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus—two wealthy men with two very different responses to Christ. One clung to what he had and walked away sorrowful. The other let go and found salvation. We explore what it truly means to surrender, why letting go is often the hardest step, and how what seems impossible for us is completely possible with God.

In a time where truth is often softened, altered, or avoided, believers are called to stand firm. This episode explores what it means to earnestly contend for the faith without drifting into compromise or silence. Through powerful moments—from Jesus cleansing the temple to Paul confronting Peter—we see that guarding truth requires both courage and conviction. This is not about being combative—it’s about being faithful.

Is salvation by faith alone—or do works play a role? In this episode, we confront one of the most misunderstood tensions in Scripture: the relationship between faith and works. Drawing from James, Paul’s letters, and the words of Jesus Himself, we uncover a powerful truth—works don’t save us, but saving faith always produces evidence. This message cuts through empty religion, exposes false assurance, and calls believers into a living, active faith rooted in Christ alone. If your faith is real, it will show up in how you live.

Trouble will either silence your faith—or amplify it. In this powerful conclusion to When Trouble Comes: Finding God in the Storm, we move from running in fear to standing in faith. Paul and Silas weren’t just in a storm—they were beaten, chained, and locked in a prison. Yet at midnight, instead of complaining, they prayed and sang praises. This episode explores what it means to worship God when nothing around you makes sense. When you’re hurting. When you’re confined. When you’re waiting. Because sometimes, God doesn’t calm the storm right away—He strengthens your voice in the middle of it. And when you choose worship in the dark, chains don’t just fall off you—they break off others too.

Is God only the God of Israel, or is He the God of all people? In Romans 3, the apostle Paul asks a powerful question that reveals the heart of the gospel. While God chose Israel and gave them the law, salvation was never meant to be limited to one nation. Through Jesus Christ, God opened the door of righteousness to both Jew and Gentile. In this episode, we explore how justification comes not through the works of the law but through faith in Christ. Looking at passages from Romans, Galatians, and Acts, we see that God has always had a plan to reach the nations and bring all people into His grace. The same God who called Israel is the same God who justifies everyone who believes.

What does it really mean to be free from sin? Many people misunderstand grace, thinking freedom in Christ means sin no longer matters. But the Apostle Paul teaches the opposite—grace does not remove responsibility; it changes our master. In this episode, we explore Romans 6:14–23 and Romans 7:7, where Paul explains the contrast between slavery to sin and slavery to righteousness. Sin promises freedom but pays wages that lead to death. God, however, offers a gift—eternal life through Jesus Christ. We’ll also address the purpose of God’s law. Paul asks a powerful question: Is the law sin? His answer helps us understand that the law reveals sin, but Christ delivers us from its power. This episode will help listeners see the difference between earning death through sin and receiving life through grace, and how true freedom in Christ leads to a transformed life.

If grace covers sin, does that mean sin no longer matters? In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul confronts a dangerous misunderstanding: that grace gives us permission to continue in sin. Instead, he reveals a powerful truth — when we come to Christ, we are not just forgiven; we are transformed. In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to be dead to sin and alive unto God. This is not behavior modification. This is identity transformation. You are no longer a slave. You are no longer bound. You are no longer who you used to be. Grace does not excuse sin — it empowers freedom.

Does faith in Jesus cancel the Law of God? Or does it actually confirm it? Many wrestle with this question. Some believe grace replaces the Law entirely. Others cling to the Law without understanding its purpose. But Scripture shows us something deeper: the Law was never the means of salvation — it was the mirror that revealed our need for one. In this episode, we walk through Romans and the words of Jesus to understand the purpose of the Law, the power of faith, and how the gospel does not abolish God’s standard — it fulfills it. Faith does not make the Law void. It establishes it.

The wilderness is not a place of punishment—it is a place of proving. In this final episode of the series Built to Stand: Faith That Endures, we talk about how to survive seasons when God feels distant, prayers feel delayed, and the road feels long. The wilderness exposes what is in us, but it also establishes what God is building in us. Survival in the wilderness is not about emotion—it is about obedience. Not about comfort—but about foundation. Not about pride—but about surrender. If you want to endure until the end, you must learn how to stand when the sand shifts beneath your feet.

Endurance is not accidental — it is developed. In this episode, we continue our series Built To Stand: Faith That Endures, we explore how God strengthens believers through trials, wisdom, testing, humility, and transformation. Hardship is not designed to destroy your faith but to refine it. Pressure does not weaken true faith — it proves it. Drawing from James, Paul, Peter, and Solomon’s request for wisdom, we uncover how endurance grows when we: • Respond correctly to trials • Seek God’s wisdom • Allow refinement • Walk in humility • Remember where God brought us from If we are going to stand in difficult days, our endurance must be strengthened intentionally — not emotionally, but spiritually.

In today’s episode, we look at what it really means to build a life that stands. In Luke 6:46–49, Jesus confronts the danger of hearing His words without doing them. Then in 1 Corinthians 10:1–14, Paul reminds believers that spiritual privilege does not guarantee spiritual stability. You can have exposure to truth and still fall. You can hear the Word and still collapse. The difference is obedience. This episode is a sobering and encouraging reminder: storms will come—but only what is built on Christ through obedience will endure.

Salvation is more than a moment—it is a miracle filled with eternal gifts. When we come to Christ, God doesn’t just forgive us; He cleanses us, removes our sin, gives us His Spirit, and secures our future forever. In this episode, we walk through the beautiful truths of what every believer receives at salvation. From a clean heart to the indwelling Holy Spirit and the promise of eternity with Jesus, we discover the fullness of God’s saving grace. If you’ve ever wondered what truly happens when someone is saved, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you just how rich salvation really is.

Conquering your old life is not about self-improvement—it’s about spiritual displacement. God does not bring us forward so we can negotiate with who we used to be. In this episode, we explore how pride, self-reliance, and forgotten dependence can quietly resurrect the old life God already delivered us from. Drawing from Deuteronomy 8 and 9, we confront the danger of crossing into promise while carrying yesterday’s mindset—and how humility is the key to true victory.

Yesterday we confronted misplaced priorities and neglected obedience. In this continuation, we move from conviction to correction. Drawing from Haggai’s call to rebuild the house of the Lord, Jesus’ words about treasure and the heart, and the early church’s devoted lifestyle, this episode challenges us to examine what we are truly investing in. God is not just calling us to stop building our own houses—He’s inviting us to rebuild His place in our lives.

The heart is more than emotions—it is the control center of our thoughts, desires, and decisions. Scripture reveals that the heart can be deceitful, corrupted by sin, yet also capable of renewal by God’s transforming power. In this episode, we examine what God says about the human heart, why it must be guarded, and how true change begins from the inside out. If our lives are producing broken fruit, Scripture points us back to the condition of the heart.

In moments of waiting, fear, or uncertainty, the human heart is tempted to create substitutes for God. From the golden calf at Mount Sinai to the lifeless idols condemned by the prophet Jeremiah, Scripture reveals a recurring danger: shaping something visible to replace the invisible God. This episode confronts modern idolatry—not carved images alone, but anything we fashion to give us comfort, control, or reassurance apart from the Lord. God calls His people to trust Him even when He seems silent and unseen.

Today’s episode will talk about sin. We will talk about what sin does to our lives.

This is how people like Daniel and Joseph in the Bible kept centered on God. Todays episode takes a hard look at what you and I need to do each day if we want to live the way God expects.

In Proverbs 3, the writer lists two things we must make sure is at the very center of our lives. In fact, he tells us not to let them forsake us, it’s that important. Is your life centered on these two things?

On this Christmas Eve, it is my annual tradition to read THE Christmas Story.

The angels brought an important message to the shepherds on the night of the birth of Jesus. In this episode, we will study the message, how the shepherds reacted, and what it all means to us today.

What comes to mind when I say the word “peace?” Is it a spot on a tropical beach under a palm tree with no one around? Maybe a log cabin in the woods next to a babbling brook? Today’s episode is about peace, about finding peace. Where does peace come from? Take a listen and get the help you need to find peace in your life.

Today, we are looking, again, at Proverbs 2:12-15. We see, in these verses, how easily we can fall away from the right path, into the evilness of false teachings. Unless we study and apply the Bible, we will fall for any and all teachings-whether they are biblically sound or not. This episode gives practical advice, through Scripture, to help make sure you stay on the right path, the path that is led by the Spirit.