Podcasts about time of grace

“Hate the sin; love the sinner” is something most Christians have heard or even said. But can that actually work? Our emotions are tied to the people we love while the same emotions are also tied to the sin that we know God detests. It can certainly feel like we're walking on a narrow road. But, Pastor Mike says, we can walk that narrow road with the help of Jesus, our perfect example.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast

It's been said that taking ten thousand steps a day is beneficial for physical health. And just like walking physically, you walk spiritually too. In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks three essential connections between daily, physical steps and your spiritual walk with God. He also provides encouragement for aligning your path with God's promises, because by walking with God, you can live a fulfilling life.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

What if the greatest wealth you've been searching for isn't money at all? In this thought-provoking conversation, two friends wrestle with a question that takes an unexpected turn: If someone knew the one truth that could change your life forever, would you want them to keep telling you—even if you didn't want to hear it? This episode explores the difference between temporary riches and eternal treasure.

Loneliness affects personal health. But what can we do to stop the loneliness epidemic when work is online and relationships take the form of texts and social media? There's something we can take part in today—but it involves a confusing word called "fellowship." And fellowship requires work. In this message, Pastor Mike explains what kind of work goes into the meaningful Christian relationships we define as “fellowship.”Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

What if the code you live by isn't bringing you closer to Jesus—but actually pulling you further away?Here's the uncomfortable question: Could someone with no religious code at all actually be closer to God than you are?Listen to this and examine what's really guiding your faith—the living Christ or a code you've learned to follow.Romans 3:23-24

"It's a relationship, not a religion” is something often said in Christian communities. But is it possible to live somewhere in the middle of those two words? Can you be religious and seek a relationship with God at the same time? Pastor Mike teaches that the two words truly mingle and that being a Christian means you are part of a “religious relationship.”Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Have you ever wanted something genuinely God-pleasing to happen—something that wasn't about your own glory—but it still didn't happen? In this episode, we examine Jesus' surprising answer to His disciples' failure and challenge you to see whether you're overlooking two major things in Scripture that can have a profound impact on your walk with Christ. Matthew 17:14–21Matthew 4:1–11Exodus 34:281 Samuel 17Acts 1:32 Timothy 1:7

Even though there are meaningful, rich, and even profound sayings in the church, sometimes they do not make sense. Understanding them comes before appreciating them. And that is what Pastor Mike will help you do in this series, “Confusing things Christians Say.” In this episode, Pastor Mike outlines what the phrase “born again” means, from repenting and believing in God to having your very own spot in heaven.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/Subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Your life will constantly tell you who you are—but not every voice is telling you the truth. In this short message, we expose what really shapes your identity and why it changes everything when life doesn't go as planned. 

Everyone wants God's promises, but few embrace the process He uses to prepare us for them—discover why trusting His journey is just as important as reaching the destination. 

Raj Prakash Paul || The Lord's Church India

We love logic. We Google, question, and think hard about life, faith, and what makes sense. But what happens when the Bible doesn't “add up”? This message explores the tension between reason and revelation—why God gave you a brain and also why he calls you to surrender it. From mind-blowing doctrines to uncomfortable truths, learn how to let God's Word be the final authority, even when it seems against human reason.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast

Inspired by a thought-provoking scene from The Chosen, this episode examines how our expectations of Jesus can sometimes become greater than our trust in Him. Discover why the question, "Who has your heart?", reveals whether you're following Christ—or simply the version of Him you've created in your own mind.

Have you ever wondered if there's a prayer you've been praying... without ever saying the words?This short message might expose something that's been shaping your relationship with God more than you realize.

In a world where every opinion feels like a hot take and every Bible verse can be used as a weapon or meme, how do you know what the Bible actually means? This message unpacks how context is the key to understanding Scripture clearly. Learn how to move beyond surface-level takes and into a deeper understanding of God's voice so you don't just read the Bible—but understand what God is saying to you.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

You've probably heard phrases that sound biblical but aren't. So how do you know if what you believe lines up with what God actually says? This kickoff to the series "Twisted Scripture" explores the most important rule for interpreting the Bible—and why it's simpler than you think. Pastor Mike shares powerful examples and practical tools so you don't just hear about the Bible but hear directly from the God who speaks through it.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Every year you get older—but does that automatically mean you're becoming more like Christ? In this episode, we compare the marks of spiritually mature and immature Christians, challenge some of the most common misconceptions about growth, and ask the uncomfortable question every believer should answer: Which Christian are you?Bible Passages:  1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Romans 12:9, Hebrews 5:12-14 

What if putting family time first is actually messing with your faith? In this message, Pastor Mike addresses the tension between loving your people well and loving Jesus most. Whether your family is tight, toxic, or totally distant, you'll learn how to invest in the relationships that matter without turning them into idols. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

C.L. joins Charlie Ungemach on the Gird Up Podcast for a conversation that's especially important for anyone trying to follow Jesus in today's culture.They talked about the pressures facing young Christians, navigating identity in a world that constantly tries to redefine it, standing firm when your faith is unpopular, and why your identity in Christ—not culture—is your greatest confidence. If you've ever wrestled with how to remain faithful without compromising the truth, I think this episode will encourage and challenge you. Go show Charlie and the Gird Up Podcast some love, and let C.L. know what part of the conversation impacted you the most!

“What goes around comes around” sounds fair. But is it true? In this message, Pastor Mike breaks down one of the most common beliefs about justice, karma, and consequences to see how the truth is both deeper and more freeing than we expect.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

What sounds like smart advice—“happy wife, happy life”—actually oversimplifies what it takes for a marriage to thrive. Pastor Mike unpacks the truth behind this one-sided view. Whether you're married, single, or somewhere in between, this sermon reveals what leads to a stronger bond—and how seeking God can transform any relationship from the inside out.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

“Boys will be boys” sounds innocent—until it becomes an excuse for bad behavior. Pastor Mike explores the God-designed differences between men and women, young and old, and how those distinctions can either divide us or strengthen us. He shows us how the Bible invites us to grow into the kind of people who reflect God's grace through every stage of life.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

There's ordinary light and there's miraculous light. But the two have something in common.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores examples of miraculous light in both the Old and New Testaments. The source of miraculous light is none other than God himself.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

Most people know that Jesus rose from the dead—but what happened next? He didn't fade into the background; he stepped into his role as King. This message opens up a part of the story that often gets skipped, showing that Jesus is still active, present, and in charge. If you've ever wondered what Jesus is doing now, this will give you a whole new perspective.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Believing in Jesus is the starting point—but it's not the whole story. Grace shapes your everyday life, your purpose, and the way you treat people, especially when it's hard. It's not about being perfect—it's about living real, bold love in a world that needs it. If you've ever wondered how faith makes a difference, this is where it gets real.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast

Before visiting a church or following an online pastor, make sure you ask the hard questions about who Jesus is, how salvation works, and whether the church stands on biblical truth or cultural compromise. In this episode, C.L. Whiteside breaks down five red-flag beliefs that should make you run from any church that twists Scripture, promotes deception, or leads people away from the truth that sets them free. 

If you've ever wondered whether your mistakes disqualify you from God's plans and purpose for you, that question is more common than you think. This message looks at someone who messed up—and still got called back by Jesus to do his work. Jesus doesn't push you away because of your past—he forgives you and continues to give you value and worth.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

People try crystals, zodiac signs, self-help, manifestation, religion, and everything else to change their lives…But there's only ONE name that makes demons tremble.Only ONE name that breaks chains.Only ONE name that truly saves and transforms people.

In his letter to the Christians living in Ephesus, the apostle Paul gives some great insight into "spiritual enlightenment."In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker unpacks the powerful and grace-filled message of how God transforms spiritually dead people into people who are spiritually alive.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

In this episode of The Nonmicrowaved Truth, we tackle one of the biggest things confusing new Christians or people interested in Christianity today: mixed signals from people who claim to follow and love Jesus. One moment it's “God is good,” and the next it's glorifying sin, and living no different from the world.We talk about hypocrisy, abusing grace, being Spirit-led, and why Christianity isn't a buffet where you pick the parts you like and ignore the rest. We also break down the real power of God's grace — not as permission to stay the same, but as the power to transform, convict, and lead us into holiness.Romans 12:2Matthew 6:24 Psalm 101:3

If you've ever had real questions about Christianity, you're not alone. Doubt isn't something to hide but something to explore. Through the story of someone who struggled to believe even after seeing Jesus face-to-face, Pastor Mike shows you how questions aren't the end of faith—they're often the beginning.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Most people have an edited version of Jesus—miracles, cross, empty tomb, done. But in the extended cut, Jesus shows you even more truth that will give you confidence to believe. This message gets real about sin and why seeing it through Jesus' eyes is the only way to understand grace. Because when you see sin clearly, you finally see just how good Jesus really is.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

A new, perfect world where fear, pain, and suffering are gone. That's God's promise in this message that concludes this series. Pastor Mike teaches of how God's promise to make everything new offers both peace for today and a beautiful future beyond this life. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

"Living my best life" is a phrase thrown around in modern culture. But maybe more often than not, we feel lacking and circumstances keep us from living our best lives. Thankfully, Pastor Mike reminds us, God is with us and will use even our struggles and tough times for our good.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe-youtube/We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

What is spiritual enlightenment and where does it come from?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker defines what "spiritual enlightenment" is and examines examples of it from the Old Testament.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

Why do so many people live in the darkness? Do you know the role "the god of this world" plays in it?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker does a deep dive into two of the apostle Paul's letters that deal with what the darkness is and how to avoid it.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

Being a Christian is both easy and hard. Jesus lived a perfect life, died for all sin, and rose for us; there's nothing we need to do to earn heaven. That's the easy part. But loving God above everything can seem difficult. In this message, Pastor Mike teaches from the book of Hebrews to remind us of a very important truth: God will help us through the hard parts of being a Christian.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe-youtube/We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Sometimes we may feel as though we're not blessed financially. Even though we live in a prosperous age, many factors determine the kinds of financial struggles we have. In the first message of this new series, "God's Promises to You," Pastor Mike explains a true and comforting promise of God. Namely, despite any struggle we have, God will be there for us.

Dead doesn't stay dead when Jesus shows up—and that changes everything. Whether you need proof in your head or peace in your heart, whether you need something intellectual or emotional, Easter is your day. It gives you all these things AND the most important thing—eternal life with Jesus.

Jesus' Palm Sunday ride into Jerusalem wasn't the kind of entrance you'd expect from a king—and that's the point. Everything about how Jesus showed up flipped the script on power, purpose, and what it means to follow someone worth everything. Jesus showed up in a way that invites us to see him with fresh eyes and rediscover the joy of who he really is. It's not loud, flashy, or expected—but it's real, personal, and full of meaning.

In this final episode of "Little Things," Amber wraps up the podcast by interviewing her daughter Sage and Sage's friend Naomi. They talk about the difficulty of relationships in your 20s, dating, friendships, boundaries, etc. Thank you to everyone who listened to "Little Things" these last six years. It was an unbelievable experience, one I thank the Lord that I had! If you want to follow my future endeavors, subscribe to my Amber Albee Swenson channel on YouTube! This has been "Little Things," because in God's kingdom the little things are the big things!

How does a person go from walking in the darkness to walking in the light? It has nothing to do with the sun.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep into 1 John chapters 1 and 2 to uncover what the apostle John wrote about walking in the light.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

What's the point of gaining everything if it costs you the one thing that matters most? In this message, Jesus challenges the way we think about success, sacrifice, and what we're really living for. It's a call to rethink what we chase—and why. If you've ever felt torn between the life you want and the one Jesus invites you into, this message will help you wrestle with the cost, the reward, and the deeper question underneath it all.

We look back at the "Screenshots" series to review the lessons learned as we went through the book of Mark. Hopefuly you enjoyed it as much as I did! A special thanks to Pastor Ed Schuppe who has reviewed my podcasts and Nhia Yang who helped me come up with the concept of "Little Things." This was named "Little Things" because in God's kingdom, the little things are the big things. 

Traditions come and go, styles change, preferences shift, but Jesus points us to something solid—God's Word. This message reminds us that while church traditions can be helpful, they're not the foundation of faith. Jesus calls us to hold tightly to truth, not just routines. If you're looking for something real to build your life on, this is your reminder that God's Word is steady, unchanging, and worth clinging to.

We finish Mark today by talking about the two men who put Jesus in the tomb, the resurrection, and the command Jesus gave his disciples and us when he went to heaven. 

“Following” usually means scrolling past someone's highlight reel. But Jesus calls us to something entirely different. Pastor Mike explores what it really meant when Jesus said, “Follow me”—and why some ordinary guys dropped everything to do it. You'll see that following Jesus isn't about casually liking his content but living under his direction. It's not always easy, but it's real, it's deep, and it leads to something far better than anything the world can offer.

In Mark 15, we see Jesus enduring unspeakable torture. He remains quiet, willingly enduring the price for our sin. In this episode, we'll talk about mob mentality, silence as a choice, and remembering the extent of Jesus's humiliation as we deal with other people and even as we consider our own pet sins. 

How blessed you feel may depend on what you consider to be blessings, which means you may forget that you have blessings right in front of you every day. Pastor Mike challenges you to shift your mindset and open your eyes to the really good things from God that you often don't think about. In turn, you can become more grateful and feel more blessed.

In an age of podcasts, playlists, and on-demand spirituality, it's easier than ever to engage with faith from afar. But Pastor Mike challenges us to think about what might be missing when we do. This message takes a closer look at what happens when we move beyond consuming content and begin showing up in community. The result is a deeper reflection on presence, connection, and what God designed the church to be.