Glimpses of Grace

In this episode, John and Mark interview Margy. During this interview, Margy gives her testimony to Christ and her journey to become a missionary in two different Asian countries. Margy also shares some issues that led her back home. She conveys how she has found freedom and victory through her time with GFI. Margy shares the process of surrendering her rights, putting off self-identity, and the r...

In this episode, John and Mark discuss surrender and passivity. They also discuss how surrendering to Christ doesn't mean we lose our personality. Many times in counseling and coaching, we discuss the necessity of surrender. Surrendering isn't waving a white flag, laying down our "weapons," and giving up. Surrendering is allowing Christ to work in and through me. In this episode,...

Episode 15 is a free preview of a new GFI audio resource called, "The Christ-Centered Christian." This 10-part audio series is about who Jesus Christ is to the believer and who the believer is in Christ. A series of handouts for note taking and small group discussions are also provided with this resource. These documents were created by Kent Darcie. John and Mark want to thank Edmund Spi...

Critics of the Exchanged Life claim these truths are a 2nd work of grace. In this episode, John and Mark refute this claim and explain why people may think this. Have we unpacked all the truths we have in Christ? The devotion mentioned is called, "His Victorious Indwelling" edited by Nick Harrison. In this episode, John and Mark also discuss grace-based sanctification. We are saved by gr...

Our desire is for everyone to live victoriously! We continue our series on "Misunderstandings of Exchanged Life." Do Christians have two natures? Some people teach that whichever nature we feed most, will be the nature that dominates our life. In this episode, John and Mark define terms such as nature, sin, and flesh. Dr. John has written an article, titled, "Does the believer have...

Dr. John and Mark continue their conversation on the misunderstandings concerning Exchanged Life. In this episode, John and Mark discuss what is made new in the Christian? 2 Corinthians 5:17 states that we are new in Christ, but what is made new? Is it our body, our soul, or our spirit? Are the soul and spirit the same? If you would like to purchase a copy of Dr. John's book, "Man as Spir...

In this episode, John and Mark discuss the role of the Bible in counseling. Life transformation occurs not through our intellect but through the Word of God. Unfortunately, many of us go straight to friends or social media for guidance but how different would life be if we went straight to Scripture? The Bible isn't just read for information, but also for transformation. In life and counseling...

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark interview Monica. Monica shares her story and how Grace Fellowship International helped guide her into complete and victorious identity in Christ. If you are interested in counseling or coaching with GFI, please email us at hello@gracefellowshipinternational.com. You can learn more at www. GraceFellowshipInternational.com

Dr. John and Mark finish their 4 episode series on what it means that we are crucified, buried, resurrected, and ascended with Christ. Today we discuss what it means that we ascended with Christ. Not many hear this teaching on Sunday, so Mark and John discuss this powerful biblical truth. As believers, we are seated with Christ in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:26), but what does that mean for u...

This is number 3 is a 4-part series. In this episode, Dr. John and Mark discuss what the Bible says about our co-resurrection. Our old man died, was buried, but has also been raised up! We are not patched up or polished people. We are brand new! All things are new! God has raised us up together. The book mentioned in this podcast is called "Born Crucified" by L.E. Maxwell. To get more in...

John and Mark are in the second of a 4 episode series discussing the truth that in Christ, we have been crucified, buried, resurrected, and ascended with Christ. In this episode, John and Mark discuss passages that speak to the truth that we, as Christians, have been buried with Christ. What does that mean? How is this practical to our Christian life? We do not overcome sin through our own power a...

John and Mark are starting a new 4-episode series discussing the truth that in Christ, we have been crucified, buried, risen, and ascended with Christ. In this episode, John and Mark discuss passages that speak to the fact that we, as Christians, have been crucified with Christ. What does that mean? How is that possible? How does this apply to our everyday Christian life? Paul teaches that Christ...

In episode 5, Mark and Dr. John discuss the emotion of fear, define fear, and speak to the ways fear keep us from doing what God has created us to do.  Fear is a powerful emotion, but all throughout Scripture, we read this phrase, "Fear not."  2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that God hasn't given us a spirit of fear.  Fear comes out of our self-life and fear makes us live in the "what-ifs" o...

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark interview Aaron Kim.  Aaron has a YouTube channel helping many people with fear, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.  Aaron is a Guide with GFI and this interview is a powerful blessing!  

Dr. John and Mark explain grace-oriented sanctification and how living a "checked-box" Christianity isn't what God is looking for.  Dr. John and Mark break down John 15 and discuss aspects of abiding in Christ.  In this episode, we explain that "doing more" isn't the answer.  

What is Exchanged Life?  Richard Hall defines it as "the exchange (with Christ at the cross) of a self-centered life lived out of the Christian's own resources as if he were still in Adam, for a Christ-centered life lived out of Christ's resources because he is in Christ.  Watchman Nee called this, "the Normal Christian Life."  Dr. John and Mark define the aspects of Exchanged Life,...

In this episode, Mark and Dr. Woodward discuss Grace Fellowship International and define a 3-Cross Testimony.