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What does it really mean to be free? Is freedom simply the ability to go, do, and live life the way you want? Can someone believe they have freedom… and still be held captive by something they cannot see? In DTWOL… FREE?, we examine a life that appears one way on the outside… while something very different is occurring under the skin. Through personal testimony, everyday experiences, and the truth of God's Word, we discover the difference between outward freedom and the spiritual freedom found only IN Jesus Christ. It's God's transforming workmanship that produces a new way of thinking, loving, and living. Jesus says in John 8:36: “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” Now, what if you thought you were free… and you weren't? God's Word: Key Verses: John 8:34–36; Ephesians 2:4–5; Colossians 1:13–14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 6:4; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 12:2. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Email: [email protected]

Everyone will stand before God—but if there is NOW no condemnation for those who are IN Christ Jesus, what exactly is the disciple being judged for? In DTWOL… Condemned? Part 2, we dive deeper into the biblical distinction between condemnation and accountability, justification and sanctification, and works for salvation versus the good works of those who have been saved. Along the way, God’s Word directs our eyes away from religion, morality, and human effort and toward the only Remedy for humanity’s guilt and spiritual captivity—Jesus Christ and His finished work. And whether you are still trying to rescue yourself or are a disciple learning to walk in the freedom Christ has given you, one question remains beneath both dives: Are you IN Christ? God's Word: Key Verses:  Romans 8:1; Romans 3:23–26; 1 Corinthians 3:11–15; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ephesians 2:8–10; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

In DTWOL... Condemned? We'll dive into...  what happens when the uncertainty isn’t about an exam, a medical result, or a meeting with the boss—but what happens when you stand before God? Scripture reveals that every person is accountable to God, and yet it also makes an extraordinary declaration: there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In this Godcast, we dive into the difference between accountability and condemnation, the danger of self-deception, and what it truly means to be IN Christ—not merely knowing about Jesus, practicing religion, or trusting in our own goodness. And when God’s Word reveals the diagnosis, it also directs us to the only Remedy: Jesus Christ and His finished work. God's Word: Key Verses: John 3:18; Romans 3:19; Romans 8:1; Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 4:12; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

In DTWOL… [SIN]… Sin is so easy to recognize when we’re looking at somebody else—but what happens when God’s Word turns the mirror toward ourselves? Today, we’ll explore and confront the danger of comparing, concealing, justifying, renaming, and excusing sin while discovering why every one of us desperately needs the same Remedy. This dive does not leave us staring at our sin—it turns our eyes toward Jesus Christ, the Great Physician, and the only all-sufficient Savior. Let’s testify to the truth about the One who came carrying salvation for humanity, amen? God's Word: Key Verses: Romans 3:23; James 4:17; Romans 5:17; Romans 8:1; John 8:36; 1 John 1:9; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

In DTWOL... Identity* we dive into... who are you... and who possesses the authority to answer that question? In a world constantly assigning labels, encouraging self-definition, and telling us to look within; Identity* dives beneath what can be seen on the surface to examine what the only true God says is true about humanity—and about those who are in Christ. From what was true FORMERLY, to the life-changing intervention of BUT GOD, we discover that biblical identity is not something we manufacture, achieve, or earn; it begins with the Creator and, for the disciple, is made new in Jesus Christ. And when the only true God changes what is happening under the skin, new desires, new affections, and a new direction increasingly become evident in the way His disciples walk, talk, and live. So perhaps the question isn't merely, “Who am I?”—but something considerably deeper: “Whose am I?” God's Word: Key Verses: Genesis 1:26–27; Ephesians 2:1–5; Colossians 1:13–14; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26–27; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

We live in a world that conditions us to strive—do more, achieve more, become more, and somehow find rest when everything is finally finished. But what if true rest was never meant to be something we manufacture, earn, or chase? In DTWOL… REST, we dive beneath physical relaxation and explore Jesus’ invitation, “Come to Me… and I will give you rest,” discovering how faith, His finished work, waiting upon the Lord, and dependence upon His power bring rest to the soul. And we’ll discover that biblical rest doesn’t mean the disciple stops walking, serving, enduring, or even striving—it means we stop trying to accomplish in our own strength what only the only true God can supply. So… are you tired from the journey—or tired from trying to be the source of the strength needed for it? God's Word: Key Chapters: Matthew 11; Hebrews 3–4; Isaiah 40; John 14; Colossians 1 Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: [email protected]

In DTWOL… Washing… We know every day... it’s obvious that our hands, clothes, or body need washing—but what about the stains that cling to one's heart? In this episode… we dive beneath the surface of outward cleanliness and allow the living and active Word of the only true God to reveal humanity's true spiritual condition. Through Scripture, we discover that sin leaves its fingerprints upon every heart, but the only true God lovingly exposes our wounds—not to shame, humiliate, or condemn us—but to heal us through Jesus Christ. Join us as we dive into the only true God's gracious invitations to "Come," His searching examination of the heart, His promise of a new spiritual heart, and the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus. Discover why Jesus is not merely the One who points out the stain... He is the One who removes it. And learn why discipleship is not about pretending we've never become dirty, but continually coming to the One who faithfully washes, restores, and transforms His disciples for His pleasure and glory. Amen? Word of God: Key Chapters... Ezekiel 36; Psalm 51; Isaiah 1; John 3; Psalm 139; 1 John 1; John 13; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

IN DTWOL... TRANSFORMATION- In this dive, we discover that biblical transformation is far more than behavior modification—it is the supernatural disciple-making workmanship of the only true God, who lovingly redirects our affections, conforms us to the image of Jesus, and faithfully continues His work through every trial, triumph, and season of life. Together, we'll explore why lasting change begins in the heart, why our greatest affection must increasingly become Jesus Himself, and how every circumstance becomes another opportunity for the Great Transformer to reveal His workmanship. The question is no longer, how can I change myself? but rather, what is the only true God accomplishing in and through the transforming of me? Key verses: Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26–27; Philippians 3:7–8; Hebrews 12:1–2. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

in DTWOL... Grace. In this dive, we explore the amazing grace of the only true God—not merely as the means of salvation, but as the divine atmosphere in which discipleship occurs. Together, we examine how God's grace redeems, forgives, transforms, sustains, and produces the evidence of His supernatural spiritual workmanship in the lives of His disciples. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and the timeless truths found within His Amazing Grace, we discover that grace is far more than unmerited favor; it is God's active power working in and through His disciples. Join us as we consider the depth of God's love, the reality of spiritual transformation, and the grace that faithfully leads every one of His disciples home. Amen? Key verses: Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:14,17; Titus 2:11-12; John 14:23; Luke 15:11-24. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: [email protected]

In DTWOL... ACTIVE Participant? We'll dive into what it truly means to be an ACTIVE Participant in the only true God's redemptive plan for fallen humanity. Through the gospel, the ministry of God the Holy Spirit, and the transforming power of God's living and active Word, we discover that discipleship is far more than attendance, observation, or agreement—it is active participation in the workmanship of God. From the pilot's door to the driver's door, from the home to the workplace, every disciple has been specifically made, deliberately purposed, and lovingly placed to proclaim Him where ABBA has planted you. Most people may not understand all the theology, but they can surely see the evidence of God's supernatural disciple-making workmanship as His fruit becomes visible in the lives of His disciples. The question is not whether we are participating in something—but whether we are actively participating with the only true God in His eternal purpose. Key verses: 1 Corinthians 9:23-25, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 10:14-15, Philippians 2:13, Galatians 5:22-23. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: [email protected]

In DTWOL... What ABBA Does! We'll be diving into how many people unknowingly measure the only true God through the lens of broken earthly relationships, wounds, disappointments, and painful experiences that could distort their understanding of who ABBA truly is. In this dive, we examine what Scripture reveals about the faithful workmanship of ABBA—how He sees, remembers, rescues, adopts, disciplines, transforms, forgives, restores, and continually works within the lives of His disciples. Through biblical truth, personal testimony, and practical discipleship, we discover that ABBA is not unjust so as to forget the labor of love demonstrated toward His name but remains faithful to complete the workmanship He began. Join us as we explore remembering not only what ABBA has done throughout Scripture, but also what He continues to do today in the lives of those who love and trust Him.  God's Word: Key verses: Hebrews 6:10; Romans 8:15; Philippians 1:6; Psalm 77:11; Hebrews 13:8. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

DTWOL… Parents! is a heartfelt and sobering dive into the eternal responsibility of discipleship within the home. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical truth lived in motion, this Godcast challenges parents to awaken to the spiritual influence shaping the hearts and minds of their children every single day. From correction and consistency… to marriage, spiritual leadership, repentance, grace, and generational stewardship… listeners are reminded that children are watching footprints long before they understand theology. And while no parent walks perfectly, the only true God is able to transform hearts, homes, and future generations through faithful discipleship rooted in Jesus Christ. Because parenting is more than raising children for today… it is participating in the future workmanship of disciples yet to come.  God's Word: Key passages: Deuteronomy 6:6–7, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Joshua 24:15, and Galatians 6:9. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?  Email: [email protected]

In this episode of DTWOL... we'll be diving into how many spend their lives searching… only to overlook what’s been in plain sight all along. Today, we explore how knowing the right thing to do… and refusing to act on it… shapes the soul, forms patterns, carries eternal consequences. Come discover why Jesus—the Light of the world—is not hidden by distance… but often missed through distraction… and what it truly means to walk in His truth. Many say they are near Jesus… yet never follow Him. The Light is shining… the question is—will you walk in it?  You got your tanks, let's dive in! God's Word: James 4:17; John 14:6; John 8:12; Matthew 7:24–27; 1 John 2:15–17; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: [email protected]

In this episode of DTWOL, we’re diving deep into something every person experiences and needs… relationships. From family and friends to coworkers and neighbors, relationships shape how we think, speak, and live. But what if the condition of our relationships is revealing something deeper? Through personal testimony and the truth of God’s Word, this episode uncovers the difference between knowing about Jesus… and having a relationship with Him. Because while many claim knowledge, Scripture reminds us that knowledge alone is not enough—love is the evidence. As we explore how sin can fracture relationships and how love restores them, we are brought back to the source of it all. The only true God has not only created us for relationship—but commands us to love one another in and through our relationships. “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” — John 13:35 (NASB1995) So, the question is… Do you have a relationship with Jesus… or just knowledge? God's Word: Matthew 22:37–38; 1 John 4:8; John 13:35; Romans 5:5; Romans 13:10; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: [email protected]

In DTWOL... Story Part 2 is a continuation through Luke 15. We'll uncover the often-overlooked heart of the older brother—one who stayed near the Father’s house; yet remained distant from the Father’s joy. This episode reveals that being close in proximity to the things of God does not guarantee alignment with the heart of God, exposing how comparison, self-righteousness, and performance can quietly replace compassion, grace, and a true understanding of the Father’s heart. Through Scripture and real-life reflection, you will be challenged to examine whether your relationship with God is rooted in works or in true surrender. The Father’s response reminds us that His invitation is always open—not just to the wandering, but also to the one standing outside the door. Whether far from God or near without understanding, the call is the same: come in and share in the joy of what only He can restore.  God's Word: Key verses: Luke 15: 25; 28-29; 31-32; Matthew 20:15; Ephesians 2:8-9. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: [email protected]