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Episode 4211 │ August 30, 2026 Paul says God hands people over to exactly what they wanted. Not as punishment — as permission. That's the most dangerous thing He can give. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Scott Kesterson sits down with Pastor Travis Graham of Valley Grove Church in Thomaston, Georgia — the man who baptized Scott in 2017 — for a deep walk through Romans 1:18-32, Paul's unflinching diagnosis of what happens when a people know God and choose to exchange His glory for other things: ideology, identity in career or children, cultural fame, or sexual sin, all of it landing on the same phrase Paul repeats three times, "God gave them up," a judicial handing-over rather than punishment, letting people have exactly what they chose to the fullest extent so the futility of the choice becomes undeniable. The conversation moves through Travis's own philosophy of ministry — discipleship and evangelism happening simultaneously rather than as competing models, preaching the meat instead of only the dessert so people don't leave "spiritual diabetics," and the preacher's rule that whatever hooks people is what you have to keep feeding them — before landing on the deeper thread both men return to throughout: identity built on football, pastoring, parenting, or any earthly role eventually collapses, and the only identity sturdy enough to survive job loss, empty nests, or a torn ACL is the one Paul claims for himself in Romans 1 — not a title, but Christ. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What does Paul mean when he says three times in Romans 1 that "God gave them up" — and why does understanding it as judicial permission rather than active punishment change how you read the entire passage's warning about idols, identity, and unrighteous living? Why does Travis Graham argue that discipleship and evangelism should never be separated into competing sermon styles — and what does he mean when he says a church that only gives dessert sends people out as "spiritual diabetics" instead of feeding them the meat of Scripture? Why does Travis say the easiest part of pastoral ministry is preaching and the hardest part is walking with difficult people — and what does his rule that "people will never care what you have to say until they know how much you care about them" reveal about what actually builds long-term gospel impact in a small community? BABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. DOWNLOADS Citizen's Guide - Community Organizing Against Data Centers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Automatic License Plate Readers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Your State's Driver License Data: click here AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

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The Holy Spirit isn't an atmosphere, a feeling, or a powerful moment in a worship service. He's God — and He wants to lead every part of your life, not just visit it. Romans 8:14 draws a clear line between being led by the Spirit and simply being stirred by Him. Most of us welcome His comfort and His presence in worship. Far fewer welcome Him when He starts addressing pride, unforgiveness, spending habits, or the compromises no one else knows about.Pentecost wasn't just a powerful gathering — the real miracle was what came after. Peter, who denied Jesus three times, became a bold preacher. Thousands believed. People gave generously and lived visibly different lives. That's the fruit the Spirit produces, and fruit — not gifts, not moments — is the true measure of His work in a life.Because the Holy Spirit is a person, He can be resisted, grieved, or quenched. Each response carries real consequences — not just for you, but for the people around you. Full surrender isn't a one-time decision made at an altar. It's a daily invitation for Him to lead, correct, convict, and transform every part of your life.

Drifting doesn't require a decision. It just requires doing nothing.In week three of our verse-by-verse Bible study on the book of Hebrews, we look at one of the most sobering warnings in the letter: the picture of a boat carried off course by a current — and the current of this world is not moving toward Jesus. Hebrews 2 makes it clear that ignoring the gospel is its own kind of rejecting it.The fix isn't paddling harder through personal effort or performance-based religion — that road leads to burnout. It's being anchored to Jesus, the Rock, so that He carries you. But an anchor needs substance. If you say the Bible is your foundation but don't actually know it, you're not anchored — and you'll find out the hard way the moment your faith gets challenged.We also dig into why Jesus didn't watch human suffering from a distance but entered it fully, tasting death so our guilt could be replaced with forgiveness, and why a God big enough to hold the universe is still personal enough to know you by name.

You can feel the Spirit and still not be led by Him. That's the tension in this message: many of us want the tears, the fire, the atmosphere — but resist Him the moment He starts dealing with our pride, our unforgiveness, or the areas we'd rather keep control of.Romans 8:14 doesn't say sons and daughters of God are those who've felt the Spirit. It says they're the ones led by Him. He's not a guest who shows up on Sunday mornings — He's God, and He came to stay, in every part of your life.The real proof you're filled with the Spirit isn't what happens in a worship service. It's what comes out of your mouth on a Tuesday. It's how you treat people outside these walls.He didn't come to make our services louder. He came to make us different.

Who is Jesus, really? In week two of our verse-by-verse Bible study on the book of Hebrews, we unpack one of the boldest declarations of the deity of Christ found anywhere in Scripture.Hebrews chapter 1 draws a clear line between how God spoke through prophets in the Old Testament and how He now speaks through His Son. Jesus isn't a created being or a lesser angel — He's described as the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature. In verse 8, God the Father calls the Son "God" Himself.We also dig into the role of angels, why the Word of God is complete, and why voices claiming "new revelation" today lead people astray. Whatever you're facing, this episode is a reminder that God's sovereignty is enough — and you're never facing it alone.

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

July 28 Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department will host an Alabama Pipeline Emergency Response Initiative class at 5 p.m. at the station, 154 Main St., Thomaston. The free, four-hour class is open to emergency responders. Register through the Alabama Fire College or call 334-627-3434 for information. Thomasville Baptist Church, 210 Avenue W., Thomasville, will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/July for details. JULY 31 The Jackson High School Class of 1976 is planning their 50th reunion for July 31 – Aug. 1. All former 1976 students are encouraged to participate. If interested,... Article Link

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

It Was Never Lost by Parker Thomaston

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's a look at the GHSA finals from last night with highlights from the thrillers in Duluth and Thomaston plus bracket recaps, and previewing your Friday

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

Who He Is, Not What He Does by Parker Thomaston

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

Being Loved in the Waiting by Parker Thomaston

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

What does it look like to stop performing for God and start living from the security of already being chosen? Like David refusing Saul's armor, we're free to use what God actually gave us, trust that Christ has already won the battle, and rest in the truth that we fight from victory, not for it.Support the show

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This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

What Barrier by Parker Thomaston

In this episode, we head to Thomaston, Georgia, to spotlight one of Flint Energies' Rural Murals projects—and a unique partnership that helped bring it to life. This mural was created in collaboration with the University of Georgia's Color the World program, blending local pride with student-led creativity to transform a downtown wall into a powerful reflection of community identity.More than public art, Thomaston's mural celebrates place, people, and possibility. We talk about how partnerships like this one strengthen rural communities, engage the next generation, and help downtowns become more vibrant, welcoming spaces for residents and visitors alike.

In this episode, we journey across continents and into some of the most remote corners of Bigfoot territory, beginning in Queensland, Australia, where a member of the Kabi people shares a deeply personal experience tied to a sacred site along the Mary River. Camping beneath the stars near the mysterious “Gimpy Pyramid,” he recounts a night that left him shaken and forever changed, offering rare insight into Indigenous traditions surrounding the Hairy Man.We then travel to the Appalachian foothills of Eastern Kentucky, where a seasoned hunter describes a sound he heard before sunrise—something so unnatural it kept him frozen in his tree stand for hours. From there, the trail leads into rural Georgia near Thomaston, where a massive figure is seen crossing a narrow road near an old pig processing facility, an encounter later echoed by unsettling reports from the surrounding hills.The episode closes in the lowcountry of South Carolina, near the floodplains of the Cooper River and the edges of Francis Marion National Forest, where a long-haul truck driver comes face to face with something towering and unmistakably not human.

Bubba Longgrear     Dr. Fred “Bubba” Longgrear's life has been shaped by a legacy of service, faith, and perseverance. Raised in a military and pastoral home in Thomaston, GA, he learned early that leadership means sacrifice, humility, and responsibility to others. Those values became the foundation of his life as a husband, father, educator, […]

This is a live recorded message from Sunday service at City of Refuge South in Thomaston, GA. Thanks for listening. We pray it blesses you!

Henry W. Wright was the president and founder of Be in Health Global. He was exposed to the power of spiritual healing at an early age when his mother was miraculously cured of terminal cancer and a fatal tumor that was wrapped around her jugular vein. Wright was committed to the belief that human problems are fundamentally spiritual, with associated physical and psychological manifestations. With his pre-med background and insights into the medical as well as the spiritual aspects of disease, he brought a fresh perspective to the process of ministering to the sick. He authored two books, A More Excellent Way and Exposing the Spiritual Roots of Disease. He also has presented seminars worldwide and across broad denominational lines for a number of years and was a frequent guest on many well-known television and radio programs. Wright was also the pastor of Hope of the Generations Church in Thomaston, Georgia.

BardsFM - A Conversation with Pastor Travis Graham originally aired on 21 October 2021 as Episode 983. This interview followed Bards Fest 2021 in St Louis and Pastor Grahams attendance. Travis reminds us of the pure and powerful teachings of Christ. He pastors a small country church in Thomaston, GA where the idea of "meeting you where you are" is the life blood of the church. I should know, I attended the church for 2 years from 2017-2019. Travis is a great friend and also the person that brought me to Christ in 2017. There is something deeply special in that, so to have the team choose this episode, which also covers Home Churches, is very special.  #BardsFM_BestOf #PastorTravisGraham #HomeChurches Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS BardsFM CAP, Celebrating 50 Million Downloads: https://ambitiousfaith.net Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: TreadliteBroadforks.com No Knot Today Natural Skin Products: NoKnotToday.com Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: AngelineDesign.com DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

The Joy of Greatness by Parker Thomaston

In 2017 I was baptized by Pastor Travis Graham and spent the next two years attending his church, Valley Grove Church in Thomaston, Georgia. Travis is a 40 year old pastor with the heart of colonial America pastoring. The church he stewards is 134 years old. He carries that legacy even today, always available, supporting his congregation and community, while raising a family, hunting, farming and loving Jesus. He is a reminder of the simple and pure walk of staying in the word, being obedient to God and loving Jesus.  #BardsFM #CountryChurch #LovingJesus Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com BardsFM CAP, Celebrating 50 Million Downloads: https://ambitiousfaith.net Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: TreadliteBroadforks.com No Knot Today Natural Skin Products: NoKnotToday.com Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: AngelineDesign.com DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479