Best Austin Shepherd Podcasts (2025)

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From Scorecards To Sonship: Why Grace Restores Joy 5:55

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Send us a text What if the Father's house felt like a home again, where judgment quiets, honesty breathes, and joy returns? In this episode, we explore the tender power of grace through the often-overlooked figure of the elder brother: the dutiful son who stood outside abundance because he couldn't believe "all I have is yours." That single line be…

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I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life (John 14:1-11) 30:31

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This week we look at how Jesus helps our troubled hearts by being the way, the truth, and the life.By Austin Braasch

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When Religion Turns Bitter And Joy Leaves The Church 8:09

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Send us a text Ever feel like you're doing everything right and still missing the party? This episode examines the often-overlooked elder brother in Luke 15 not as a villain, but as a mirror reflecting our own quiet exhaustion. We explore how performance-based religion sneaks into our faith, draining joy and transforming the church from a refuge fo…

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Resting In I Am: Letting Tomorrow Stop Stealing Today 11:08

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Send us a text What if the loudest thief of joy isn’t failure or chaos, but tomorrow? We open with a poem that names what hurry hides, the way our plans and spiritual hustle can masquerade as faith while quietly draining the grace found in the present. From there, we get honest about how living split between what is and what might be creates anxiet…

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Learning To Live Today With The Good Shepherd 12:58

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Send us a text If peace always feels one step away, this conversation invites you to stop chasing the horizon and meet the Shepherd who stands in the room. We talk about how a certain kind of “spiritual hunger” can disguise plain restlessness, and why the Lord is my shepherd only changes us when we hear it in present tense. Drawing from Psalm 23, t…

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From Orphan Mindset to Beloved: The Cure for Everyday Selfishness 12:25

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Send us a text What if the self-protection you’ve been practicing is the very thing stealing your peace? From a quiet hotel room in Arequipa, while traveling and staying ahead on upcoming shows, Austin speaks to the listener who feels forgotten, unseen, and tired of fighting alone. Bitterness, he says, can sound like wisdom and look like strength, …

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Bitterness Said “Build a Wall,” Jesus Brought a Sledgehammer 9:19

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Send us a text A quiet confession opens the door: being forgotten can bruise a soul deeper than we admit. From a small hotel room in Arequipa, while traveling and staying ahead on upcoming shows, we speak to the listener who feels unseen, the one carrying silent wounds that never found closure. Bitterness can look like strength, but it slowly becom…

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S5 Ep249: AEW WrestleDream 2025 Predictions 1:08:35

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Tanner, Paul, and Shep , give their match picks and confidence points for AEW's WrestleDream PPV taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast on X: https://www.twitter.…

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AEW WrestleDream 2025 Media Call with Tony Khan 1:01:57

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Tony Khan speaks with the media ahead of AEW WrestleDream 2025 taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast on X: https://www.twitter.com/kickingoutpod Follow Tanner on…

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I Am The Resurrection And The Life (John 11:1-44) 28:43

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This week we dive into the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and his claim of being the resurrection.By Austin Braasch

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You weren’t bad—you were dead, and Christ made you new 20:15

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Send us a text What if your story doesn’t start with “I should try harder,” but with “I was dead, and God made me alive”? In this episode, we open Ephesians 2 with raw honesty and real hope, tracing Paul’s unflinching diagnosis and the breathtaking interruption of “but God.” We begin with identity saints and faithful by gift, not grind. Then we fac…

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From Peru with Gratitude: Missions, Family, and Psalm 23 15:35

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Send us a text Mercy isn’t a mood; it’s the current we keep finding ourselves in. In this episode, we sit down with Chris in Arequipa and trace a family story that spans decades of missions, a son’s cleft lip and palate surgeries, a pastor school that gathered leaders from Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina, and a faithful Shepherd guidin…

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You don’t need to try harder—you need to trust deeper 13:08

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Send us a text What if the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is already working in your hardest places, quietly, steadily, right now? In this episode, we open Scripture and our own scars to trace a path from the pit to praise, showing how mercy follows and how weakness becomes the doorway to real strength. We explore Paul’s rich language f…

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S5 Ep248: Darby Allin is Insane! 1:40:54

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Tanner, Paul, and Shep discuss this past week’s AEW Dynamite, what they are enjoying in AEW right now, what they aren’t, and more as the road to AEW WrestleDream continues! Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast on X: https://www.twitter.com/kickingou…

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Wisdom, Hope, and Power: Paul’s Prison Prayer for a Free People 15:31

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Send us a text When a man in chains prays for your freedom, it changes how you see your own life. In this episode, we walk through Ephesians 1:17–19 and listen to Paul’s prayer not for comfort or status, but for wisdom, hope, and power. From a prison cell, he asks God to open eyes, anchor hearts, and unleash the same resurrection power that raised …

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Paul’s Not Whining. Why Are We? 11:48

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Send us a text Ever notice how God repeats the same truth until it finally sinks in? In this episode, we sit with Ephesians 1:15–16 and watch Paul pray not for his chains to be broken, but for people he loves. From a prison cell, he shows us a way out of self-pity and into a life marked by gratitude, intercession, and hope. Chris joins me as we dis…

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What if weakness is where God’s strength shines most? 13:08

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Send us a text What if the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is already at work in your everyday life? In this episode, we open Ephesians 1:19–20 and watch Paul pile up words for “power” to make sure we don’t miss it: this isn’t theory, it’s reality for those who believe. I share pieces of my own story, from cancer diagnoses and false accu…

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Grace and Peace Come From the Father, Not Just Jesus 30:23

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Send us a text This recording is a message preached at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. Do you picture God the Father as stern and angry, while Jesus is the kind one who shields you from His wrath? You’re not alone, but that picture is far from the truth. In this episode, we explore a life-giving reality from Ephesians 1: grace and …

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Holy Spirit Powered, Not Self Powered 12:37

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Abiding in the Vine: Finding Rest in Your True Identity 33:52

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Send us a text Freedom dawns when you finally grasp who you are in Christ. In this episode of Followed by Mercy, Robert Canfield, David Gardner, and I talk about what it means to live from your true identity instead of striving through religious performance. We examine Ephesians 1 and celebrate the breathtaking truth that believers are holy, blamel…

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S5 Ep247: Andrade Returns to AEW! 52:04

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Tanner discusses Andrade's return to AEW, this week's sixth year anniversary episode of AEW Dynamite, the build to WrestleDream and more! Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast on X: https://www.twitter.com/kickingoutpod Follow Tanner on X: @TannerLee…

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The Inheritance Beyond Our Failures: God's Unwavering Purpose 11:47

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if your failures disqualified you from God’s plan? Maybe you’ve thought your mistakes derailed what He intended for your life. In this episode, we turn to Ephesians 1:11 and discover the freeing truth that God’s purpose for us isn’t built on our performance but on our position in Christ. Robert Canfield and I t…

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I Am The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-21) 30:30

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This week we look at what it looks like to be shepherded by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.By Austin Braasch

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You Are Not Your Performance, You Are In Christ 23:56

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Send us a text What would your life look like if you truly understood your identity in Christ? In this episode of Followed By Mercy, Austin Gardner and Robert Canfield explore the freedom that comes when we stop striving to earn what God has already given us. Drawing from Ephesians 1:11, they unpack the difference between being “in Adam” and being …

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You're Not Who You Were: Understanding Your Identity in Christ 20:02

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Send us a text Imagine switching family lines, moving from an inheritance of death to an inheritance of life. That’s the transformation that takes place when we move from being “in Adam” to being “in Christ.” In this episode of Followed by Mercy, we look at Ephesians 1:11 and discover the incredible truth of our inheritance in Christ. Being part of…

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Mercy's Love in Action 41:45

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Send us a text What does real faith look like when it meets real suffering? In this episode, we explore the deep connection between faith and love through the story of the Good Samaritan. Paul once commended believers for their “faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all the saints” in Ephesians 1:15. Those two always go together. Jesus taught the sa…

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Faith Working Through Love 27:48

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you had to earn God’s love? In this episode, we explore how liberating it is to discover that God’s love isn’t something we earn. It’s who He is. We walk through Luke 7 and the moving story of a woman known for her sins who washed Jesus’ feet with her tears. While others looked at her with judgment, Jesus saw …

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S5 Ep246: AEW Introduces Women’s Tag Team Titles | Kris Statlander Says No To The Death Riders 54:05

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Tanner discusses AEW introducing Women’s Tag Team Championships into the company, the all Women’s Blood & Guts match announcement, and much more! Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast on X: https://www.twitter.com/kickingoutpod Follow Tanner on X: @T…

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Stop Living Like a Pauper When You've Got Spiritual Millions 10:21

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Send us a text Are you living with boundaries on God’s grace that He never placed on you? Many of us have all we need in Christ yet walk through life like spiritual beggars, blind to the power already at work within us. In this episode, we look at how easily we restrict God’s power in our lives, much like the early settlers of Manhattan who built a…

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I Am The Door (John 10:1-11) 28:10

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This week we are looking at how Jesus is the door of the sheepfold and how that is good news for us as sheep.By Austin Braasch

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From Pain to Praise: Finding God's Mercy in Life's Hardest Moments 19:25

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Send us a text Have you ever felt abandoned by God in your darkest hour? In this episode, I share from my own journey through cancer, surgeries, and treatments that left me questioning everything, only to discover that God’s mercy never left my side. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me” isn’t just poetic comfort; it’s a living reality that h…

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Boldness, Access, Confidence: The Mystery of Grace Revealed 12:26

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Send us a text Have you ever read God’s promises and quietly wondered if they were too good to be true? In this episode, we look at Ephesians 3:12 and the staggering truth that in Christ, you already have boldness, access, and confidence before God, not one day when you’re “good enough,” but right now, just as you are. Most believers trust God for …

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Faith, Love, Thanksgiving 12:58

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Send us a text Faith, love, and thanksgiving. Three simple words that carried Paul’s heart even as he sat chained in prison, facing the shadow of death. Instead of despair, his letters overflowed with joy. How? In this episode, we open Ephesians 1:15-16 and discover what it means to trust Jesus completely, to love others freely, and to give thanks …

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Who God Says You Are: Finding Your True Identity in Christ 30:57

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Send us a text This message was preached at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. Have you ever introduced yourself by your failures? “I’m divorced.” “I’m an addict.” “I’m a mess.” What if your true identity had nothing to do with your past mistakes or even your greatest achievements? In this episode, we open Ephesians 1:1 and discover t…

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S5 Ep245: AEW All Out 2025 Reactions! 1:13:53

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Tanner and Shep give their thoughts and reactions to Saturday’s AEW All Out PPV! Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast on X: https://www.twitter.com/kickingoutpod Follow Tanner on X: @TannerLee92 https://twitter.com/TannerLee92 Follow Paul on X: @Pau…

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Seeing Through Sin & Suffering | Nick van Ruth 34:51

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Seeing Through Sin & Suffering | Come & See | Nick van RuthBy Hills Baptist Church

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S5 Ep244: AEW All Out 2025 Predictions 38:47

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Tanner, Paul (via send in), and Shep (via send in), give their match picks and confidence points for AEW's All Out PPV taking place on Saturday, September 20th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast …

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Holy Spirit's Guarantee 33:08

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Send us a text What if you could stop trying to earn God’s approval and finally rest in the truth that you already have it? In this episode, we walk through Ephesians 1:13–14 and discover what it means to be sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. God’s seal isn’t fragile or conditional. It’s as real as DNA inside your body, an unshakable mark that…

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AEW All Out 2025 Media Call with Tony Khan 58:11

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Tony Khan speaks with the media ahead of AEW All Out 2025 taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the .Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow Kicking Out Podcast on X: https://www.twitter.com/kickingoutpod Follow Tann…

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I Am the Light of the World (John 8:12, John 1:1-4, John 3:16-21, Isaiah 9:2-3) 29:24

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This week we are continuing our series in the I Am statements of Jesus. In John Jesus is the light of the world, and that light exposes, guides, and enlivens us.By Austin Braasch

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I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:22-40) 28:44

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This week we start our series in the "I Am" statements of Jesus by looking at our hunger and the bread of life.By Austin Braasch

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Christ Is Enough: Discovering Your True Inheritance 13:56

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Send us a text For many, the word predestination brings more fear than comfort. Visions of a distant God choosing some for heaven and others for hell can feel unsettling. But what if that’s not what Scripture is saying at all? In this episode, we look into Ephesians 1:11-14 and discover the breathtaking truth: predestination isn’t about God excludi…

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The Cosmic Glue: Jesus Holds Everything Together 27:23

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Send us a text The mystery of God’s will isn’t meant to leave us confused. It’s intended to give us hope. In this episode, we explore Ephesians 1:8-10, where Paul reveals that God is working through Christ to gather everything back together again. When sin entered the world, it broke everything: our relationships, creation itself, and even our conn…

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Clean Slate: How God Actually Sees You 10:52

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Send us a text Fully Forgiven: The Freedom of God’s Grace Have you ever felt overwhelmed by guilt, wondering if God can truly forgive you? That voice of condemnation isn’t from God. It comes from a misunderstanding of what forgiveness in Christ truly means. In this episode of Followed by Mercy, we continue in Ephesians 1:7 and discover that forgive…

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S5 Ep243: Daniel Garcia Joins The Death Riders! 1:43:10

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Paul and Shep are back with more of their shenanigans as they discuss Daniel Garcia joining the Death Riders, talk some football, baseball, comment on the WrestleMania announcement, and much more as the road to AEW All Out rolls on! Subscribe to the Kicking Out Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDKPnB38xwC4UM_cPq95hw Follow…

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Redeemed and Free 16:52

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Send us a text Redeemed and Free: Living from Your True Identity in Christ What if the most dangerous lie you’ve ever believed isn’t about money, success, or culture, but about who you are? In this episode of Followed by Mercy, we take a deep look at Ephesians 1:7 and the life-changing reality of redemption through Christ’s blood. Using the vivid p…

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The One Where They Tried To Assassinate Truth | Dave Shepherd 51:51

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The One Where They Tried To Assassinate Truth | Come & See | Dave ShepherdBy Hills Baptist Church

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Ephesians 1: How God Makes Us Holy, Not How We Make Ourselves Holy 22:27

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Send us a text What if everything you thought about holiness was backwards? What if, instead of working hard to become holy enough for God, you discovered He has already made you holy? In this episode, David Gardner joins us for a powerful conversation through Ephesians 1. Together, we uncover the life-changing truth that holiness isn’t earned by p…

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God doesn't just tolerate you. He delights in you. 14:17

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like God just tolerates you? Like you’ve been let into the party but told to stay quietly in the corner? In this episode, we uncover the life-changing truth of Ephesians 1:6: we are “accepted in the Beloved.” God doesn’t simply permit your presence. He delights in you. His love doesn’t keep you at arm’s length but …

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Adoption: When God Says "This One's Mine" 12:45

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Send us a text Have you ever wrestled with words like predestination or chosen and wondered what they really mean? Far from being cold or intimidating, these truths open up the beauty of God’s eternal plan for you. Predestination is not about fate or favoritism. It is about a loving Father who made the first move. Before time began, He secured your…