What does it truly mean to be free from sin? Not just managing it, not just struggling against it, but genuinely free? In this deeply reflective episode, Walter and Shanea confront a paradox many believers face: calling Christ "Lord" while remaining enslaved to sinful patterns.
Drawing from Romans 7 and 8, they explore how many Christians live as if they're still bound, unaware that Christ has already provided the key to freedom. The conversation dives into the profound difference between religion and relationship, where religion focuses on external behaviors, believing outward actions change who we are inwardly, while relationship with God works from the inside out, transforming desires, which naturally results in changed behavior.
"We confuse struggling with sin as a form of godly suffering," Walter notes, "but true evidence of God's power is freedom from sin." This statement challenges the common misconception that constant battle with temptation is the normal Christian experience, when Scripture promises transformation through the Holy Spirit's power.
The hosts tackle how our preferences and "types" are often shaped by worldly experiences rather than God's design. They invite listeners to surrender these preferences, asking, "God, what do you want for me?" instead of imposing our limited vision on God's perfect plan. This surrender becomes the pathway to experiencing authentic freedom, where we're no longer driven by fleshly desires but guided by the Spirit.
Are you living as if you're still in chains when Christ has already set you free? This episode will help you identify areas where you might still be walking in the flesh rather than the Spirit, and equip you with practical insights to embrace the freedom Christ died to give you. Join Walter and Shania as they share vulnerably from their transformation journey and invite you to experience true freedom in Christ.

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