Best Waking up to Grace Ministries Podcasts (2025)

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053. The Due Penalty for Error (Romans 1:21-28) 55:11

2d ago55:11

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Paul's examination of homosexuality in Romans 1 reveals critical truths about sin, grace, and our relationship with God that challenge both extremes in today's church debate. We expose the error in teaching that Christians can be "out of fellowship" with God based on their behavior while maintaining that homosexuality is clearly described as sinful…

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052. The Gospel in the Stars?! (Romans 1:18-20) 34:20

9d ago34:20

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051. (1 John 1:9) is NOT Christian Instruction? 38:24

17d ago38:24

38:24

The widespread misinterpretation of 1 John 1:9 has created unnecessary confusion about our fellowship with God and led to religious practices that don't align with the finished work of Christ. • 1 John 1:9 is not Christian instruction to repeatedly confess sins for forgiveness • Fellowship with God is unbreakable when we're born again through Chris…

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050. Thinking Outside of "The Box Church" 28:03

24d ago28:03

28:03

The modern "church" no longer resembles the participatory gatherings of the first century, having replaced communal sharing with passive entertainment and one-way communication. • Ancient synagogues were community centers where anyone could share insights after scripture readings • First-century worship didn't center around sermons but allowed ever…

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049. Unashamed: from Faith for Faith (Romans 1:16-17) 38:27

30d ago38:27

38:27

The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, revealing the righteousness that comes from faith for faith as prophesied in scripture. • Paul declared he was not ashamed of the gospel despite being treated as "scum of the earth" • Christians worldwide face persecution while media remains silent about their suffering • The go…

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048. Are you out of Fellowship with God? (Romans 1:8-15) 37:04

1M ago37:04

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Continuing last weeks study, we explore the biblical truth about fellowship with God, challenging the common teaching that Christians can be "in and out" of fellowship based on behavior and sin. • Examining Paul's letters to the Corinthians reveals he affirmed their secure standing with God despite their sinful behavior • Understanding fellowship w…

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047. How Spiritual is your Prayer Life? (Romans 1:8-15) 55:28

1M ago55:28

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Lenny and Melissa explore Paul's prayer life across his letters, revealing his consistent focus on thanksgiving, spiritual growth, and Christ's love rather than sin-consciousness. • Paul consistently displayed thanksgiving and never-ceasing prayer • Paul's prayers focused on believers growing in knowledge of Christ's love, not on their sin • The re…

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046. Prayer through Paul's Spiritual Lens (Romans 1:8-15) 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

Prayer extends beyond designated moments of quiet conversation with God into an ongoing spiritual mindset that permeates our entire thought life. When Paul prayed for the Romans "without ceasing," he showed us how to maintain spiritual focus and awareness of God's presence throughout our daily activities. • Prayer doesn't need perfect posture or fl…

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045. Apostle Paul didn't write to Sinners (Romans 1:1-7) 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

God sees you as a saint, not a sinner, and this profound truth transforms how we understand our identity in Christ and our relationship with Him. • Paul consistently addressed all believers as "saints" regardless of their struggles with sin • The Catholic tradition restricts sainthood to legendary figures while Protestant churches often emphasize "…

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044. The Antidote to Christian Cognitive Dissonance (Romans 1:1-7) 14:12

2M ago14:12

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The gospel of grace stands as the ultimate cure for the cognitive dissonance many Christians experience when they believe conflicting ideas about forgiveness and fellowship with God. • Paul's greeting of "grace and peace" reveals a profound truth about what believers already possess • Cognitive dissonance occurs when Christians believe they are for…

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043. Grace Restored: Understanding Christ’s Finish (Romans 1:1-7) 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

Join us as we explore the epic tales and profound truths found within Scripture, anchoring our focus on the narratives of Nephilim and the Tower of Babel. We ask tough questions about mankind's purpose and God's unwavering promise of redemption through Christ. • Insights on the Nephilim and their impact on humanity • Discussion on God’s response to…

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042. The Rebellion of Yahweh's Divine Council (Romans 1:1-7) 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

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 council, the nature of spiritual warfare, and the challenges faced by both humans and angels alike. • Unpacking the theological significance of "God Most …

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041. How to be Obedient to God Effortlessly (Romans 1:1-7) 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

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, emphasizing that it cannot be earned and is symbolic of belief. • Defining obedience in terms of faith versus self-effort • Analyzing Paul’s teaching…

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040. Does God have a Name? (Romans 1:1-7) 30:23

3M ago30:23

30:23

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 scripture, the cultural transitions of linguistic changes, and the deeper meanings and connections to faith that arise from understanding Christ's tru…

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039. Jesus is Lord and He Chose You (Romans 1:1-7) 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

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 sovereignty, the power of prayer, and the significance of love in the believer's life while exploring key themes of calling, justification, and glorification i…

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038. The Discipleship Fellowship Debacle 49:08

4M ago49:08

49:08

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 law versus grace, listeners are called to rethink what it means to truly bear their cross in faith. • Analyzing the true meaning of bearing your cross …

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037. Can Christians be Disciples? 32:20

4M ago32:20

32:20

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 highlights the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ. • Clarification of forgiveness and grace • Distinction between disciples and Christian be…

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036. The Woman Apostle (Romans 16:1-7) 27:14

4M ago27:14

27:14

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 examining key texts and historical contexts, we debunk traditional biases against women's leadership, recognizing their vital contributions in the body of C…

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035. Do we have Christian Apostles today? (Romans 1:1-7) 36:17

4M ago36:17

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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, the transformation of Paul from persecutor to apostle, and the implications of receiving grace amid our calling. • Introduction to the new study on Roma…

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034. Intro to Romans and How to "Do Church" (Romans) 59:15

4M ago59:15

59:15

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 dynamics, we emphasize the importance of participation and unity in worship. • Reflections on Christmas demonstrating the impact of traditions • Introduction …

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033. Paul's letters and early Church practices 44:58

5M ago44:58

44:58

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 church and encourages listeners to engage openly with scripture and one another for deeper spiritual growth. • Introduction to the study on Romans • Emph…

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032. Is the Law written on our hearts? 39:10

6M ago39:10

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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 obligation, is what truly controls and transforms us • Paul teaches that those in Christ are new creations, with old things passed away and new things come …

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031. You will know them by their Fruit (2) 38:21

6M ago38:21

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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 fruitfulness. • Understanding what it means to abide in Christ through grace, not self-effort • How the commands of law ("love your neighbor as yoursel…

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030. You will know them by their Fruit (1) 28:35

6M ago28:35

28:35

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 missing from our spiritual nourishment. • Hebrews 5 speaks of believers who should have matured to teaching others but remain spiritual infants • The early…

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029. The Spirit and the flesh 30:30

7M ago30:30

30:30

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) represents our attitude or mindset rather than a ghostly entity • The Spirit of God reveals truth to us that human wisdom cannot grasp • When Christi…

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028. Getting Closer to God 28:40

8M ago28:40

28:40

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 faithful even when we waver, because we are one with Him and He cannot deny Himself. • The feeling of distance in marriage relationships provides insight …

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027. Bring Fellowship to your Christian Gathering 30:39

8M ago30:39

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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 something we do but something inherent in our identity in Christ • Many Christians focus on where they go to church rather than a genuine spiritual c…

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026. Cast your Anxiety on Christ 27:03

8M ago27:03

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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 pride often prevents us from experiencing the freedom that comes with genuine surrender to God's care. • A moving story about my father-in-law's resilience…

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025. Set your Clock for the New Covenant Age. 26:41

8M ago26:41

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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 this spiritual time change, the destruction of the temple, and the implications of Christ’s fulfilled promises. Topics: New covenant age, return of Chri…

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024. Don't Sleepwalk through Christian life 20:20

9M ago20:20

20:20

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 fail to recognize which covenant was operating during Jesus's earthly teachings. • Most Christians unknowingly read Jesus's teachings without recognizin…

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023. Let go of Christian Legalism 29:01

9M ago29:01

29:01

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 go of trying to please God through our own efforts and starting fresh with true dependence on Him. • Identifying the disease of legalism plaguing the c…

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022. Complete in Christ (self effort not included) 25:08

9M ago25:08

25:08

We clean the smudged lenses of your "gospel glasses" to help you see who you truly are in Christ and break free from the false teaching that you need to work to maintain fellowship with God. • Mainstream teachings wrongly tell us sin breaks our fellowship with God and requires our efforts to restore • Like a dentist with dirty glasses, we cannot pr…

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021. Alive in Christ but Dead on our feet 35:41

10M ago35:41

35:41

Christ has made his way back into humanity through believers, and Christians are quite literally how Jesus continues to live his life in our world today. • Understanding our identity as temples where Christ dwells • Transitioning from being slaves to sin to slaves to righteousness • Why sin creates internal conflict for Christians • The limitation …

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020. Your Identity in Christ is more than a Position. 45:47

10M ago45:47

45:47

Today’s episode centers on the fundamental identity of Christians as new creations in Christ rather than merely having a positional status. We challenge the misconceptions surrounding positional salvation by illustrating how true grace transforms lives, empowering believers to live in the fullness of their relationship with God through Christ. • Ex…

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019. Hebrews 12: Is God Chastising Sinful Christians? 27:41

11M ago27:41

27:41

We uncover how a commonly misinterpreted passage in Hebrews 12 has caused most of the Christian world to stumble into a wrong view of God and His relationship with believers. • Examining Hebrews 12:4-6 where God "disciplines" and "chastises" those He loves • Exploring how proper hermeneutics requires interpreting all scripture through the gospel le…

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018. Understanding Christian Discipline in Scripture 41:23

11M ago41:23

41:23

Understanding our reconciliation with God through Christ is the foundation for living responsibly as Christians in a world where God is sovereign yet our choices matter. We explore the paradox of complete dependence on God while taking meaningful action in our daily lives. • The spiritual infant analogy – just as newborns depend completely on paren…

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017. Does God Punish Christians? 55:21

12M ago55:21

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Navigating the intricate relationship between divine discipline and God's love is a journey that has perplexed many believers. The idea that God may be punishing His followers is a notion that can cause fear and uncertainty. However, in a recent episode of Waking Up to Grace Ministries, we sought to dismantle these fears and delve deeper into the n…

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016. Eternal Torture is not found in Scripture (2) 31:32

12M ago31:32

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The parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16 serves as the focal point of our deep dive. Often cited as evidence for the existence of a literal hell where souls endure eternal torment, we are prompted to question whether this passage is indeed a straightforward account of the afterlife or a parable with a metaphorical lesson. This investigati…

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015. Eternal Torture is not found in Scripture (1) 28:03

1y ago28:03

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When it comes to understanding the concept of hell and divine judgment, many of us might find ourselves anchored to interpretations that have been passed down through generations of Christian teaching. But what if the traditional imagery of hell as a place of eternal torment doesn't align with the historical and scriptural truths? This is the provo…

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014. James: The Gospel Before the Cross? 52:51

1y ago52:51

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Understanding the complexities of biblical texts like the Epistle of James can be as challenging as it is enriching. This New Testament book has often been a source of both inspiration and debate, particularly regarding its themes of faith, works, and the interplay between the old and new covenants. The recent episode of the Waking Up to Grace podc…

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013. Faith without Works is Dead: An Introduction to James 44:21

1y ago44:21

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The discussion begins with an examination of the letter's authorship and its debated inclusion in the biblical canon. The episode navigates through the historical backdrop of the letter, addressing its targeted audience – the twelve tribes scattered abroad. It ventures further into the pivotal Council of Jerusalem, where the integration of Gentile …

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012. 1 John Chapter 5: Discussion 25:19

1y ago25:19

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Discover the liberating truth that obedience to God is not a burdensome mandate but a victory march through the challenges of life. Join me, your host, for an inspiring journey into the final chapter of John's First Epistle, where we unpack the essence of faith and the power of love for God. Let this episode be the start of your day, anchored in th…

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011. 1 John Chapter 4: Discussion 53:45

1y ago53:45

53:45

Embark on an exploration of faith and spirituality as we dissect the sublime messages within 1 John chapter four. Our in-depth journey through scripture will arm you with a deeper understanding of God's Word, and the role the Holy Spirit plays in guiding our lives. We weave together the historical context of the Apostle John's challenges with conte…

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010. 1 John Chapter 3: Discussion 38:41

1y ago38:41

38:41

In the latest episode of our thought-provoking podcast, we embark on an in-depth exploration of 1 John 3, guided by Lenny and Melissa, who invite listeners into a discussion that unveils our identity as believers. The epistle of 1 John offers profound insights into the heart of apostolic teaching, providing a foundation upon which we can build a ro…

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009. 1 John Chapter 2: Discussion 31:09

1y ago31:09

31:09

Diving into the tensions and harmonies of Christian doctrine, we are met with the stark contrast of law and love as presented in the Scriptures. The second chapter of the first epistle of John is rich with profound implications for both the early Christian communities and believers today. The narrative of this chapter is not just about adhering to …

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008. 1 John Chapter 1: Discussion 26:51

1y ago26:51

26:51

Are you prepared to peel back the layers of the First Epistle of John? We're setting the scene with a historical backdrop of early church persecution and the profound transition from law-based righteousness to the embrace of grace. Together, we explore the profound mysteries and messages within the first chapter of this pivotal New Testament letter…

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007. Christian Forgiveness Explored: Discussion 43:02

1y ago43:02

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In the latest podcast episode, we undertake a reexamination of the concepts of forgiveness and repentance, and their implications for Christians today. With an emphasis on the text of 1 John 1:9, we scrutinize the traditional necessity for continuous pleas for mercy and the power of acknowledging sin through grace received at the cross. The episode…

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006. Will True Israel Please Stand up? 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

44:08

Our latest podcast episode delves into the concept of True Israel, as mentioned in Romans 9:6. We tackle the complexity of understanding two 'Israels' - the nation and the chosen elect, a concept that had not been revealed before the gospel of grace. This episode provides a fresh perspective on fulfilled eschatology and the second coming of Jesus, …

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005. True Baptism: No water required 19:34

2y ago19:34

19:34

Topics: True Baptism: No water required, Baptism cleanses us from our sins? Baptism is a work of Faith? Baptism is where we are forgiven? Rules and regulations, what is faith, how does faith work? Where does faith come from? How are we saved according to scripture? The work of God is to believe in who He sent, righteousness apart from works, whoeve…

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004. Is Water Baptism Necessary for Salvation? 23:26

2y ago23:26

23:26

Topics: Is Water Baptism Necessary for Salvation? Baptism of the Spirit, Water Baptism, what is baptism, do i need to get baptized, immersion, were you baptized in the name of Paul? thank God that I baptized none of you, Christ did not send me to baptize, did the baptism take, infant baptism, religious tradition, so that he could be revealed to the…

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