Assured By Grace

AI online platforms have entered the 'spiritual arena' with websites that advertise 'meaningful conversations with Jesus.' What you get is shallow biblical quotes with bland progressive platitudes. "Grace" becomes "tolerance," and truth is lost. Watch out for this! Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon#Artificialintelligenceinfaith #TheologyofAI #AIJesus...

In a culture that is rife with divisions, the Christian church needs to learn when and how to be unified. Danny and Phil present the unifying foundation of the Bible, and the functional unity of each believer using his or her spiritual gifts to build up the body. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon#Unityinthebody #whatarespiritualgifts #discoveringmygifts #standingfortruth #Spiritualgift...

Danny and Phil discuss lessons for living by grace from the life and testimony of Charlie Kirk. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon#CharlieKirk#CharlieKirkFaith#FaithInAction#FaithBasedPolitics#ConvictionAndCulture#UtahAssassination#AmericanMartyr#StandingForChrist#CostOfDiscipleship#podcast #vlog#bible#assuredbygrace #nbbc

In the early morning hours of July 4th, 2025, the Hill Country of Texas was ravaged by the worst flood in recorded history. To date, over 100 have been confirmed dead with many more missing. This is a tragedy that hits close to home for many of us, but which has also captured the attention of the world due to the number of little children that have sadly died as a result. Phil and Danny acknowledg...

Events in the Middle East are changing by the minute. What's coming next in our world? How does this mesh with Bible prophecy? How should a Christian respond? Danny and Phil tackle some of these questions, emphasizing the need to keep looking up and living by grace in these last days. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon#BiblicalProphecy #IranIsraelConflict #GogandMagog #LastDays #Cea...

Some approaches to sin -- even within Christian churches today -- minimize the seriousness of sin by ignoring or distorting the authority of Scripture. Other Christian leaders err by overstating the danger of sin, by implying that if we commit certain sins, or are defeated by some sin, this shows we aren't really Christians. Danny and Phil show that neither option is biblical: Sin is serious,...

In a recent message to pastors, John Piper addressed a “warning passage” in Hebrews 3. Like many Reformed (Calvinistic) teachers (as well as many Arminians), Piper views this warning as threatening a person with hell if they fail to live a faithful Christian life. Phil and Danny explore what this Scripture actually says (as well as what it doesn’t say), and reveal the awful implications of Piper&#...

The biblical God pronounces judgment and punishes nations, often resulting in death and destruction. But the Bible also says that God gives "good gifts". Is God really good? What does the overall narrative of Scripture tell us about the character of God? Danny and Phil try to clarify this sometimes confusing subject. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #GodsGoodness #DivineSove...

John Rich is a famous country music singer-songwriter. He also believes in Jesus, and isn't afraid to stand up for his faith. But in an interview with Tucker Carlson last year, he talked about theology. Just because a person is famous and a Christian doesn't mean what they say is true. Danny and Phil break down Rich's views that don't mesh with Scripture, and affirm biblical teachi...

Recently, a pastor made the claim that while Christians are attracted to flashy worship services, the world is looking for "holiness". His video went viral. But is this true? And what does "holiness" mean? Phil and Danny explore what "holiness" is, and tackle some tough questions: What effect should holiness have on a Christian life, and what might a lost and dying wo...

Interest in prophecy is increasing as events in the Middle East heat up. We're anticipating the Lord coming to take us to be with Him, but in the meantime, can prophecy encourage and challenge us? Danny and Phil explore the life-changing value of biblical prophecy. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon#EndTimesProphecy #BiblicalProphecy #FaithandProphecy #StrengthforTrials #HopeforTomo...

Following former President Jimmy Carter's death, some theologians declared that although he professed faith in Jesus Christ, his words and actions show that he was never really saved. One of these theologians, Justin Peters, used Bible verses to prove Carter was unsaved. Danny and Phil talk about some of these verses, showing how Peters misuses them, and what they really mean, and affirming on...

Former President Jimmy Carter died on December 29th, 2024. In the wake of his death, some theologians have said that though he professed his faith in Jesus Christ, Carter's actions and words show he was never really saved. Phil and Danny explore what one theologian, Justin Peters, says proves that Carter was unsaved. What determines our eternal destiny? Danny and Phil affirm that assurance of...

Too many Christians falter in their walk of faith, or live in doubt, because they don't understand what it means to be a 'new creation in Christ.' Danny and Phil discuss why knowing 'who we are' is important, and how understanding its implications can give us assurance and strength. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #IdentityInChrist #KnowingYourPurpose #LivingByFaith #CompleteInChrist...

The rise of antisemitism in western counties in the last year has been alarming -- but it's nothing new in human history. Satan has always hated God's Chosen People. Sadly, some in the church have abandoned Israel, too. Danny and Phil discuss recent events in Israel and its war against terrorism, and how Christians should act. #Israel #ReplacementTheology #Antisemitism #JustWar #StandingforTruth #...

Evangelical pastors falling into sin have been in the news too much -- most recently, Steve Lawson. Some Christians, including Steve Lawson himself, have spread the idea that if you don't behave in a certain way, you never really believed in Jesus, and you're going to hell. Phil and Danny break down this destructive teaching. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #SteveLawson #EternalSecur...

Many well-meaning Christians say that if a person is really saved, their actions or beliefs will show it to be true (or conversely prove it to be false). All Christians should live godly lives, but does assessing whether or not a person is saved based on their works prove anything, or does it just undermine any hope of assurance? Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #Repentance #TurnToGod...

Many people recoil at the idea of an eternal hell. The Pope says he hopes hell is empty; Dennis Prager disagrees. Danny and Phil discuss biblical teaching about hell, what we know and what we don't know, and how God's love for mankind, mercy, and grace fit with what the Bible says about eternal judgment. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #IsHellReal #LifeAfterDeath #EternalPuni...

Danny and Phil walk through the book of Philippians, highlighting truths about God's provision and presence that can help us live victorious Christian lives. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #StandingForTruth #LessonsFromPhilippians #FalseTeachers #PracticalTruth #LivingForChrist #KnowingJesus #LivingByFaith #podcast #vlog #bible #assuredbygrace #salvation #nbbc

Bad theology is spreading like weeds today - and yes, the local church is not exempt from this infestation. Often, it starts with a departure from biblical truth in one area -- but bad theology in one area leads to bad theology in other areas! Phil and Danny discuss some illustrations of this, and talk about ways to stop the spread. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #BadTheology #Corru...

Hope and despair is common today, but the Bible says Christians 'are not as those who have no hope! Where does our hope come from? How can we maintain hope when things look grim? Phil and Danny explore the Christian's basis for hope. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #AbsoluteTruth#LiesOfTheWorld#HopeInChrist#HopeInHopelessness#Assurance#GlobalProblems#TruthUnderFire#podcast #v...

Danny and Phil respond to Dennis Prager's views on how a person gets to heaven and assurance of salvation. Prager is a very moral Jewish man, but his rejection of Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died for the sins of the world leaves him with nothing but his own good works to save him, and no assurance that he'll be saved. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #JewishSalvation#Je...

Danny and Phil respond to Dennis Prager's views on how a person gets to heaven and assurance of salvation. Prager is a very moral Jewish man, but his rejection of Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died for the sins of the world leaves him with nothing but his own good works to save him, and no assurance that he'll be saved.

Danny and Phil address Israel's war against Hamas from a biblical and Christian perspective. Many are equivocating Israel with Hamas, but this is a fallacy. While we are all sinners, and salvation is only through faith in God's Son Jesus Christ, we still must stand against unmitigated evil in this world.

Sexual sin continues to be a cause of divisiveness for modern day believers. However, contrary to what some popular Bible teachers have recently adopted, true divisiveness in regard to this topic comes when believers fail to recognize the authority of Scripture and to rightly divide the Word of God. Join Phil and Danny as they take another look at the clear Biblical teaching on the sin of homosexu...