Saving Grace

In a world where people often have preconceived ideas of what it means to be a Christian, it can be a real struggle to communicate God’s free grace. Pastor and author Jeremy Vance joins the podcast this week to talk about the importance of a relational approach with both Christ and the people in our lives.

Dr. Roger Fankhauser, pastor and president of the Free Grace Alliance, returns this week to address the human tendency to try and earn God's love. Through an exploration of John 14:26, Dr. Fankhauser unpacks what it means to both demonstrate our love of God and experience His love more fully in our lives.

Some theological views of salvation equate to Christ plus something. Dr. Roger Fankhauser, pastor and president of the Free Grace Alliance, joins us to discuss the foundation of a relationship with Christ and why it is so important to understand "faith alone in Christ alone."

In a culture of moral relativism, there is a great need for resources that are grounded in the absolute truth of God's Word. Dr. Fred Chay, Managing Editor of Grace Theology Press (GTP), joins us to share his passion to bring biblical and theological truth to the world of publishing. To learn more about GTP resources, visit gracetheology.org.

In a culture where people believe "truth is relative," it's more important than ever for Christians to know what they believe and why. Dr. Fred Chay, professor at Grace School of Theology, joins us to share the importance of both understanding God's grace and maintaining its purity within theology.

Are you going through a “desert experience?" In this episode, Dr. Dave Anderson shares biblical principles to help in seasons when you do not feel God’s presence. Drawing from the experiences of people in the Bible, he provides encouraging insights and also warns of dangers that can mislead us as we try to understand feelings in relation to faith.

Is your obedience an effort to earn God’s favor and love? Pastor Scot Pollok, Lead Pastor of Faith Bible Church, returns to the podcast this week to talk about the relationship between grace and obedience. He shares more insights from his book entitled “Grace,” drawing from his pastoral experiences to clarify common misconceptions about the grace of God.

What does “grace” mean to you? Pastor Scot Pollok, Lead Pastor of Faith Bible Church, joins our podcast this week to talk about how believers can be significantly impacted by their understanding of grace. He shares insights from his book entitled “Grace,” which is written to help people from all walks of life better grasp the depth and magnitude of God’s grace.

Is your Christian life a job or a joy? Find out the difference between a have-to life and a thank-you life as Dr. Dave Anderson answers questions from our podcast listeners. Dr. Anderson is the author of “Bewitched: The Rise of Neo-Galatianism,” a study on the book of Galatians, which provides an enlightening discussion about grace vs. legalism.

When a person dies, there’s a new kind of trial for those left behind. How does one move on after losing a loved one? Dian Sustek, author of “Finding Joy in the Journey,” returns this week to tell us about her source of joy in the new normal after her husband passed away.

Does God really want us to "count it all joy" when we face tough times? Dian Sustek, author of "Finding Joy in the Journey," joins the podcast this week to share her powerful testimony about choosing joy in the midst of trials.

Has God called you to pursue a deeper understanding of God's Word? Hear the inspiring stories of God's calling on two students of Grace School of Theology, and be encouraged to step out in faith to grow in your knowledge of God.

God has given you a desire to study the Bible, but you don't know where to begin. What translations are best? What methods will help you glean the proper context and application? Dr. Mark Haywood, pastor and professor at Grace School of Theology, shares practical help for studying God's Word - the journey of a lifetime.

The sovereign, all-powerful God of the universe chose to reveal Himself to mankind, but for what purpose? To draw people to a loving, eternal relationship and intimate fellowship with the triune God, whereby He receives deserved honor and glory. So how has God revealed himself? Dr. Mark Haywood, pastor and professor at Grace School of Theology, joins us to explore God's divine revelation to mankind.

With God's calling and provision for supernatural living, every believer is equipped to surprise the watching world with our very lives. Dwight Edwards, pastor and best-selling author, joins us to share about the power of Christ in us.

Did you know that believers are called to live in such a way that we make the invisible Christ visible to the watching world? Dwight Edwards, pastor and best-selling author, joins us to discuss the provision God has made for every believer to reveal His "spectacularness."

Imagine living every day on earth with purity, passion, and power! If you belong to Jesus, that is the life He intended for you. Dwight Edwards, a pastor and best-selling author, joins us to introduce the provision Christ has made for us to live the supernatural life now.

Heaven is not about floating on clouds or earning our wings as man might portray. Dr. Joe Wall, author of "Going for the Gold" and professor at Grace School of Theology, joins us this week to give a glimpse of what God has in store for believers and the opportunities that exist for rewards.

If our eternity as believers is secure, will we have to give an account for our earthly life? And if so, for what purpose? In this week's episode, we gain answers to these questions as we discuss the Judgment Seat of Christ with Dr. Joe Wall, author of Going for the Gold and Professor of Systematic Theology at Grace School of Theology.

If our eternity as believers is secure, will we have to give an account for our earthly life? And if so, for what purpose? In this week's episode, we gain answers to these questions as we discuss the Judgment Seat of Christ with Dr. Joe Wall, author of Going for the Gold and Professor of Systematic Theology at Grace School of Theology.