The Waking up to Grace Podcast

Our exploration dives into the title "God Most High" and the implications it has on our understanding of divine authority. Against a backdrop of creation and rebellion, we discuss Yahweh's divine cou…

This episode explores the deep connection between obedience and faith, challenging common misconceptions taught within many religious circles. We discuss how true obedience flows from a gift of grace…

The episode focuses on the name of the Lord, particularly revealing that 'Jesus' is originally 'Yeshua,' meaning 'Salvation from Yahweh.' Listeners are invited to explore the significance of names in…

This episode emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ as a transformative aspect of faith, highlighting the contrast between the Old and New Covenants. Discussions revolve around God’s sovereig…

This episode delves into the complexities of discipleship, exploring how it often creates burdensome expectations rather than fostering true fellowship with Christ. As we discuss the implications of …

Discipleship is fundamentally a spiritual calling rooted in grace rather than human effort. This episode illuminates the nature of being a disciple, emphasizing that one is chosen by God, and highlig…

Junia emerges from the pages of scripture as a pivotal figure, highlighting the essential roles women played in early Christianity, including the possibility of her being an apostle. By closely exami…

Today, we take a deep dive into Paul's letter to the Romans, exploring its profound message about identity in Christ and the apostleship of Paul. We discuss the significance of being a bondservant, t…

Paul’s exploration of tradition and community within the letter to the Romans invites us to reflect on our own practices in today’s churches. As we dissect historical context and early church dynamic…

Join us as we explore the deep connections between rhetoric, argumentation, and faith in Paul's letters to the Romans. This episode discusses the importance of effective communication in the early ch…

The gospel of grace frees us from religious systems that create a hyper-awareness of sin while offering conditional acceptance with God through rule-keeping.

• The love of Christ, not religious obliga…

We explore the profound difference between bearing fruit through legalism versus bearing fruit through grace, unpacking what it truly means to "abide in Christ" and how this transforms our spiritual …

The blueberry bush in Lenny's garden mirrors many Christians today - alive but not bearing fruit or growing properly. When spiritual fruit is absent despite apparent life, something essential is miss…

We celebrate and explore what Scripture really teaches about body, soul, and spirit, clearing away philosophical concepts that have muddied our understanding of these biblical terms.

• Spirit (pneuma)…

Our connection with Christ mirrors our earthly relationships—feeling distant despite physical closeness happens when we lose focus and turn to unbelief rather than faith. Christ remains perfectly fai…

We explore the true meaning of fellowship in Christ, challenging the common misconception that fellowship equals church attendance or following a specific set of rules or teaching.

• Fellowship is not…

We explore the transformative journey of casting anxiety onto God and finding peace through complete dependency on Christ. Through powerful personal stories and biblical insights, we uncover how prid…

Understanding the pivotal shift from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant Age can reshape how Christians live and interpret their faith today. This episode discusses the significance of recognizing t…

We explore how misunderstanding biblical context leads to "spiritual sleepwalking" - practicing self-effort religion instead of resting in Christ's finished work. This common mistake occurs when we f…

We use a water skiing analogy to illustrate how many Christians struggle with legalism, hanging on to self-effort instead of trusting in Christ's finished work. The key to living by grace is letting …