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Can joy coexist with deep sorrow, or does suffering mean something is wrong with your faith? Jon Moffitt explores what it means to experience the joy of the Lord while walking through seasons of pain, grief, and darkness. The command to rejoice can sometimes leave suffering Christians feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. What is biblical joy, how long should sorrow remain, and how can joy and sorro...

The pursuit of holiness is often driven by fear rather than grace. Jon Moffitt challenges the common idea that Christians must obey out of fear of losing their salvation. Too often, the message becomes that grace gets you into God's family, but obedience and performance are what keep you there. This creates a subtle fear that drives Christian living rather than a joyful response to God's grace. Th...

Do Hebrews 6 and 10 teach that Christians should constantly fear becoming apostates? Jon Moffitt examines two of Scripture’s most sobering warning passages and why they have left many tender consciences questioning their salvation. When properly understood and preached, these warnings should lead true believers toward greater confidence and rest in Christ, not continual anxiety. At the same time,...

Is antinomianism really the greatest threat to the church, or has another distortion of the gospel become far more common? Jon Moffitt examines antinomianism and neonomianism, defining both terms and explaining how they distort grace in different ways. Through Scripture and church history, Jon explores why gospel-centered preaching is often wrongly accused of being antinomian. Neither error can be...

Should preaching leave Christians encouraged by Christ, or exhausted from being beaten down? Jon Moffitt examines a powerful clip from Sinclair Ferguson on what faithful preaching should actually sound like. Ferguson’s wisdom challenges preaching that constantly scolds, condemns, or leaves congregations feeling spiritually defeated. For church members, this offers a helpful standard for recognizin...

Can salvation really depend on your performance, obedience, or religious works? Jon Moffitt sits down with Ryan Hemelaar from NeedGod.net to examine the gospel of grace and the growing appeal of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. They discuss justification by faith alone, assurance of salvation, and why adding human works to Christ's finished work undermines the believer's rest. The conversa...

Should Christians use the law to make believers question their salvation? Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn examine how the law functions before and after someone comes to Christ, and why Scripture's use of the law should not leave believers trapped in far. The conversation explores assurance, salvation, and the danger of using the law in ways that undermine confidence in Christ. They also address the...

Must you repent of your sins before you can be saved? Jon Moffitt examines the biblical command to “repent and believe” and asks what repentance actually means in relation to salvation. The conversation explores the long-standing debate over whether turning away from sin must come before turning to Christ. Scripture is examined to clarify what true repentance is and whether anyone can truly repent...

What happens when the spiritual high fades and the trials begin? Jon Moffitt explores the danger of depending on powerful spiritual experiences to sustain your faith. Through stories from the Old Testament and teaching from Peter, Paul, and James, the conversation examines why spiritual highs cannot produce lasting faith or joy. Instead, trials and failures reveal where true stability must be foun...

What happens when the pursuit of holiness leaves you striving instead of resting in Christ? Jon Moffitt sits down with Christian radio professional, Doug Hannah, to explore his journey from the Wesleyan holiness movement and pietism toward a theology that offers real gospel rest. The conversation examines how pietism can shape the way Christians understand holiness, obedience, and the Christian li...

What does one of the world's most popular Bible podcasts think is the biggest problem facing the church? Jon Moffitt examines The Bible Recap's perspective on what is going wrong in churches today. The conversation explores how the Bible is preached, how preaching can go wrong, and what faithful biblical preaching should look like. The central question is simple: Are churches actually preaching th...

In this video, Jon Moffitt addresses the relationship between law, gospel, good works, and assurance of salvation from a Reformed Baptist perspective. Should Christians look to their obedience for assurance? Do good works establish our assurance, or do they strengthen an assurance already founded upon Christ? Looking at the London Baptist Confession, especially chapters 5, 16, 17, and 18, Jon argu...

Why does parenting so often leave Christians feeling exhausted, guilty, and inadequate? Jon Moffitt sits down with Scott Keith to discuss his new book and a better way to think about raising children. Together, they explore practical wisdom for teaching right and wrong while leading children with grace, kindness, forgiveness, and peace. The conversation challenges both harsh legalism and permissiv...

Why do Christians often look for dramatic spiritual warfare while overlooking the power of the gospel? Jon Moffitt sits down with Doug Van Dorn to examine how Satan can distort the church's understanding of spiritual strength. They discuss how believers can become distracted from the gospel and why pastors must remain committed to preaching Christ. The conversation calls the church back to the gos...

What does the gospel have to say in one of the darkest battles of our time? Jon Moffitt is joined by Jackie Moffitt, who has spent nearly four decades rescuing men and women from the tragedy of abortion and proclaiming the hope of Christ. Together they examine the spiritual realities behind abortion, the value of every human life, and the mercy God offers to those burdened by guilt and shame. This...

What is really driving your life? Jon Moffitt explores the deeper motives behind obedience, sin, ambition, and everyday decisions, revealing why behavior is always rooted in the heart. Rather than calling for more effort, this conversation uncovers how God's grace transforms the desires that shape everything you do. Discover why the gospel does more than change your actions. It changes what you lo...

Can Christians disagree on spiritual gifts without dividing over the gospel? Jon Moffitt welcomes Michael Miller from Remnant Radio for a thoughtful conversation about tongues, the continuation of spiritual gifts, and the history that has shaped both of their perspectives. While approaching the topic from different viewpoints, they model how Christian brothers can sharpen one another with humility...

Why are so many churches struggling to find faithful pastors? Jon Moffitt examines the growing pastoral shortage, why ministers are leaving the pastorate, and what this trend reveals about the state of the church. Rather than settling for discouragement, this conversation offers a biblical vision for raising up healthy leaders and strengthening local congregations. Every believer has a role to pla...

Can you know the Bible and still completely miss Christ? Jon Moffitt examines Jesus' warning in John 5 that it is possible to know Scripture while remaining distant from the Savior it reveals. This honest conversation explores the danger of being theologically correct but spiritually prideful, especially in today's online Christian culture. Discover why knowledge without Christ leads to empty reli...

What if the biggest problem with the Reformed movement is not its theology, but its attitude? Jon Moffitt explains why the culture surrounding modern Reformed circles often fails to reflect the grace it proclaims. This conversation calls believers to repentance, humility, and a gospel-shaped way of engaging others. NEW FREE EBOOK: “ENOUGH IN CHRIST” BOOK: “The Bible According to Jesus - How Jesus...

What comes to mind when you hear God called Father? Jon Moffitt explores why your understanding of God should never be shaped primarily by your earthly father, whether that experience was good or painful. Scripture redefines what it means for God to be your Father, revealing a love and faithfulness unlike anything found in this world. Just as the Bible reshapes our understanding of love, it also t...

Has the Christian life become an endless list of things to do? Jon Moffitt sits down with David Zahl to explore why believers so often drift from the freedom of the gospel back into performance and self-improvement. Together they unpack the difference between law and gospel, showing how Christ's finished work provides the rest and assurance Christians desperately need. A refreshing conversation ab...

Why does prayer often feel more frustrating than life-giving? Jon Moffitt explores how believers can pray honestly through anxiety, anger, disappointment, and seasons of deep frustration. Rather than reducing prayer to a spiritual discipline measured by consistency or technique, this conversation reframes prayer as a profoundly spiritual reality. Scripture reveals that prayer is more than words sp...

It's the strangest scene in Noah's story: the man who saved humanity, passed out drunk and exposed in his tent, and a curse that echoes for a thousand years. What did Ham actually do? Why did the curse fall on Canaan instead? And how does the Bible's most uncomfortable story run all the way to the cross? We walk the three views, follow the Leviticus trail, and trace the line from a shamed father t...

What do you do when you cannot even get out of bed, let alone “stand firm” in your faith? Jon Moffitt explores what Scripture really means when Peter and Paul call believers to stand firm in seasons of suffering and despair. This conversation challenges the idea that faith is about trying harder or pulling yourself together. Instead, you will see how the gospel gives weary Christians something sol...