That's Grace Podcast

Have you ever felt like God isn’t doing what you expected? You’ve made space for faith in your life, but things still aren’t changing the way you hoped? You may not be rejecting Jesus outright, but you’re carrying the unmet expectations of who you thought He was and what He would do. In this message, Sean Sears walks through the story of Palm Sunday and shows how the same crowds who welcomed Jesus...

The people closest to you experience your life more than anyone else. They see how you handle stress, how you speak when you’re frustrated, and how you respond when things don’t go your way. Which raises an honest question: does your faith actually show up at home? This message explains how following Jesus reshapes our closest relationships. Faith isn’t meant to stay private or theoretical. When C...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to fall back into the same patterns? The same reactions. The same habits, even when you genuinely want your life to move in a different direction. That tension raises an honest question many people wrestle with. If faith is supposed to change you, why do the old patterns keep showing up? In this message, Sean Sears explains what the Bible says about how real tr...

We live in a culture where almost everything is DIY,  including your faith. You can listen to sermons on your own. Pray on your own. Read your Bible on your own. It’s easy to assume that if you’re sincere and disciplined, you’ll grow. But what if that’s not how spiritual growth actually works? In this message, we discover why following Jesus was never meant to be a solo pursuit. If your faith has...

Most of us wouldn’t say it out loud, but we often live with quiet pressure to be a “good enough” Christian. We know God rescued us, but we feel like it’s now our job to stay strong, stay consistent, and not let Him down. When we struggle or fail, that pressure only grows. This message reminds us that the same God who brought us near is the one who keeps us close. We don’t belong to Him because of...

If you believe in God, or you are exploring faith, you may still wonder what is actually supposed to change. Following Jesus is not just about trying harder. It begins with God changing you from the inside out. So what does He change first? This message explains what God does when Jesus truly becomes the center of your life. It shows how God starts at the core by giving you a new identity, a new s...

Drifting away from God usually doesn’t happen all at once. It happens quietly, as life starts to feel more stable and urgency fades. Over time, trust in God can slowly be replaced with a sense of self-reliance. This message looks at a story from the Bible that challenges us to reflect on how success might be shaping us, where small compromises can quietly form, and how faith can drift when we stop...

Following God is supposed to make life clearer—but sometimes it does the opposite. You take a step of obedience, and instead of feeling safer, everything feels more uncertain. This message looks at a story in the Bible about Gideon, a man who faced that same tension. As he obeys God, the path forward doesn’t get easier—it gets riskier. Through his story, we see why fear isn’t a sign you’ve missed...

Trusting God can feel simple in theory, but much harder when obedience feels risky and the outcome is uncertain. Sometimes fear shows up after we take a step forward, leaving us wondering if our faith is too fragile or not strong enough. Through the story of Gideon, we see that God is not put off by honest faith that still has questions. He meets us where we are, strengthens the faith we bring Him...

We often want God’s help without His interference. We ask Him to fix what’s broken, remove the pain, and bring clarity—while still holding onto control, comfort, and autonomy. In this message, we see from the story of Gideon that before God moves to use us, He confronts what we’ve been protecting. Before Gideon steps into anything bigger, God forces a moment of honesty that exposes what’s competin...

Feeling unqualified can keep you hiding when God is actually calling you forward. This message looks at the story of Gideon—a man who feels afraid, overlooked, and unprepared—and shows how God meets him right there. God doesn’t wait for Gideon to feel confident or capable; He calls him to act before Gideon believes he’s ready. Faith doesn’t start with having it all together—it starts with trusting...

Christmas often promises peace and joy, yet many of us feel rushed, distracted, and overwhelmed instead. In this message from The Weary World Rejoices , Sean Sears explores why experiencing God during the holidays often starts with slowing down and making space. You’ll see how the Christmas story invites us to clear distractions and welcome God into the noise of everyday life. If your life feels f...

Anxiety has a way of lingering—especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Many of us believe things will eventually get better, but still struggle to find peace in the middle of what we’re carrying right now. In this message from The Weary World Rejoices , Sean Sears shares how real peace doesn’t come from having everything figured out, but from trusting God in the middle of what we can...

For many of us, the holiday season doesn’t begin with joy—it begins with weariness. You’ve been moving fast, carrying a lot, and hoping things would feel different by now. But what if hope doesn’t start with fixing your circumstances, but with seeing what God is doing in the middle of them? This message explores how God steps toward people who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or discouraged, offering...

Talking about your faith can feel intimidating, especially when you’re worried about being misunderstood, sounding pushy, or not knowing what to say. Many of us hesitate in moments that actually matter because we’re unsure how to bring up spiritual things in a way that feels natural and respectful. This message explores how to approach those conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence....

It’s not always easy to tell what God wants you to do, especially when you feel a nudge or idea but can’t tell if it’s from God or just from yourself. Most of us want clarity about our purpose, but we aren’t always sure how God actually guides regular, everyday people. In this message, we look at what the Bible shows about how God leads us—how to discern the difference between our own desires and...

Most of us have parts of our lives we hope no one ever sees—moments from our past or habits in our present that quietly make us wonder where we really stand with God. Those doubts and regrets can convince us we’re too far gone or too imperfect for God to do anything meaningful with our lives. This message reveals how God moves toward people who feel unqualified or unsure, exposing the lies we beli...

Following Jesus sounds simple—until it starts to feel inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly. Many of us want a faith that matters, but also want life to feel predictable and safe. This message explores why real spiritual growth often happens outside our comfort zones and how the uncomfortable steps God invites us to take can become the very places He strengthens our faith and deepens our trust. I...

Most of us want to see God do something real in our lives, but we don’t always feel ready or confident enough to take that next step. The first followers of Jesus felt the same way—waiting, unsure, and not expecting much to happen. But when God prompted them to act, everything changed. In this message, we look at how God began something new in the earliest believers and how He still gives clarity,...

It’s easy to chase comfort, control, and what feels urgent—but those things rarely last. The more we hold on, the smaller our impact becomes. In this message, Pastor Sean Sears shows how God invites us to live with open hands—trusting Him with what we have so He can multiply it into something that lasts. You’ll learn how generosity grows your faith, shifts your perspective, and helps you invest in...

It’s easy to want a stronger faith—but much harder when obedience feels uncomfortable. For many of us, that tension between comfort and surrender is where we get stuck. In this message, we talk about how God uses obedience—especially through our finances and generosity—to strengthen our trust in Him. You’ll learn that tithing isn’t about what God wants from you, but what He wants for you—and that...

You want to trust God, but when it comes to money, there’s always that question in the back of your mind: Will I have enough? In this message, Pastor Sean Sears shows how to grow your faith one step at a time by trusting God with what you already have—and discovering He’s always been enough for you.

Relationships can be some of the greatest blessings in life—but they can also bring some of the heaviest burdens. When we avoid honesty, take on what isn’t ours, or blur the lines of responsibility, things quickly become messy, one-sided, and exhausting. In this message, Pastor Sean Sears unpacks how boundaries aren’t barriers that push people away, but guardrails that make love stronger and relat...

Most of us have a hard time saying no. We want to help, keep others happy, or avoid disappointing people—but the result is often exhaustion, resentment, and feeling stretched too thin. So how do you know when it’s right to say yes and when it’s time to say no? In this message, Pastor Sean Sears shows how even Jesus said no at times—and how learning to do the same can bring peace and protect your b...

Life can feel exhausting—like you’re stretched too thin and carrying more than you can handle. What if the reason it feels so heavy isn’t just busyness, but that you’re carrying things God never asked you to carry? In this message, you’ll learn how God’s design for boundaries brings peace and freedom. Discover how to take ownership of what’s truly yours, release the weight of what isn’t, and guard...