Free Grace Conversations

Six seals broken. The world in chaos. The roar of judgment is deafening. Then... absolute silence. The angels hold back the wind. Heaven holds its breath. In the eerie quiet before the final strike, two mysterious groups emerge from the devastation. An army of 144,000, marked for survival in the crossfire. And a great multitude, […]

Dive into an uplifting and soul-stirring conversation with Lucas Kitchen and Shawn Lazar as they explore the profound intersection of mental health and spiritual hope. In this engaging episode, they masterfully reframe the struggle of depression through the lens of storytelling, moving away from "tragic" narratives to embrace the "comedy" of a life anchored in faith and future resurrection. With a...

In this episode, hosts Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Dane Allen explore the stark differences between legalistic and grace-based Christian parenting. By sharing relatable moments of parental frustration—from arguing over cat vomit to navigating bedtime meltdowns—the trio discusses how to move beyond merely enforcing rules and duties. Instead, they advocate for a parenting approach rooted in unco...

Snowstorms & Sunday School. Summary: Lucas and Kristah Kitchen discuss Kristah's history with the ministry, the unexpected weather at the recent FGI Women's Retreat, and the vision for a new FGI children's curriculum. Episode Highlights

In this episode, Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Dane Allen engage in a spirited, multi-layered discussion regarding the primary purpose of the Gospel of John. The conversation explores whether the book was written as a purely evangelistic document intended to bring unbelievers to faith , or if its purpose is broader, encompassing the discipleship and spiritual deepening of the church. The hosts e...

Join Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Dane Allen as they engage in a lively and transparent podcast to discuss a core issue within Free Grace theology: the precise nature of the saving message. The central point of debate revolves around the phrase, "Believe in Jesus for eternal life." Shawn, who has been working on an […]

In this video/audio conversation Lucas, Shawn, and John answer your questions about the upcoming 2024 FGI Family Camp Out and Conference. They will answer questions like: What should I bring? Do I have to camp? What activities will there be for the kids? These and many more questions are covered in this 22-minute conversation. Register

Join Lucas Kitchen, Shawn Lazar, and Antonio Da Rosa as they discuss Antonio's journey from his wild years growing up in San Diego California to his discovery of Christ. Antonio's energy and passion for the Lord are contagious as he, Shawn, and Lucas explore how he went from confusion about his salvation to a clear […]

Lucas has a meaningful discussion with Chris Turner, a member of the pastoral staff of a Bible church near Fort Worth, Texas. They cover a wide range of topics such as, James 2, Biblical unity, and Jr. High youth group. Enjoy their casual conversation salted with meaningful truth.

Join Lucas Kitchen and Grant Hawley as they talk about Grant's story of coming to grace, starting a ministry, working with the Free Grace Alliance, and doing mission work. They also discuss Biblical unity, considering Ephesians 4:3, and Grant's experience as a 2 time taekwondo world champion, and the injury he sustained getting the title.

Lucas and Shawn talk about the effect of church attendance on the national well-being, the content of the saving message and why it can be a divisive issue among Free Grace believers, and an upcoming Hot Springs National Park family camp out put on by Free Grace International (more info soon).

Join Lucas Kitchen and his free grace friends, Matt, Gabe, Daniel, and Adam as they discuss the challenges and triumphs of the free grace effort. Hear each of their stories, how they came to a clear understanding of grace, and what they believe needs to be done to better reach a world of grace-hungry people.

Join Lucas Kitchen and Shawn Lazar as they talk about a topic that has sparked many debates - repentance. As they navigate through a recent Bible study experience at Lucas's sister-in-law's house, they candidly discuss the nuanced differences within the free grace community regarding repentance. But it's not just about theology; they touch upon the […]

This was a response I wrote to a friend who claimed that salvation required confessing with one's mouth. Here's what I had to say about it. Here is a list of examples from Scripture of people who got saved without a single word.  

Is it possible to have real meaningful church in the metaverse? Lucas Kitchen and Shawn Lazar discuss the possibilities.

What are your digital habits like? What can we do to improve how we live in this digital world? Shawn Lazar and Lucas Kitchen will discuss that and much more in this episode of Free Grace International.

Sci-fi or fantasy? Democrat or Republican? Calvinist or Armenian? What are you fighting about? In this episode of Free Grace International, Lucas and Shawn discuss disagreements as they explore the new national pastime, online arguing. #fights #argument #trolls #division

On this episode of Free Grace International Lucas Kitchen talks with Frank Carmical, the author of Omega Reunion, a novel set in the far future eternal Kingdom of God. Hear about Frank's background and motivation for writing this formative book.

FGI is a small ministry with a big mission. Free Grace International creates content that shares Jesus’ free grace message with the world. We mostly do that through digital media distributed online, and print media such as tracts and books. Free Grace International is growing. We’ve had an amazing year. I’m so proud of the […]

In this episode Shawn Lazar and Lucas Kitchen talk about everything from the danger AI posses, to the nature of belief. You'll enjoy this friendly conversation.

This 27 minute interview with the creator of Free Grace Kids Podcast, Kristah Kitchen is a behind-the-scenes look at the origin of this new audio drama for kids.

Shawn Lazar and Lucas Kitchen share a message entitled Profit and Loss at Grace Community Bible Church near New Orleans. In this message they discuss what a born-again believer can gain and lose for their obedience or lack of faithfulness to Christ. They cover the concept of discipline and reward.

Why does fiction matter? In this 50 minute episode of the Free Grace International Podcast Lucas Kitchen and Shawn Lazar discuss how fiction shapes the thinking, the faith, and sometimes even geo-politics. Whether you read fiction or non-fiction this discussion is sure to entertain and educate.

In this video/podcast, Lucas Kitchen discusses David Koresh and the Branch Davidians and how it relates to Matthew 7:14-16 where Jesus said, "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them."

Lucas and Kristah delve into the rigors and rewards of raising kids as they talk about a chapter from Lucas' book THINGS ABOVE. The chapter is entitled Obey. There is also a video for that chapter you can see here. Kristah shares about an article soon to be released that will be entitled Don't Be […]