Good Call with Andrew Farley

As believers, we know God is capable of healing in miraculous ways. But we also know His ways are not our ways and the when and why of healing is a mystery. Do our sins play a role in His healing decision? That was Kevin’s question, a recent caller to the radio program. In this episode, I address whether God’s willingness to physically heal is contingent upon our performance or our faith (believin...

Have you ever struggled with asking forgiveness for a sin you keep repeating? Barry, a listener to the radio program, called to share that an ongoing sin-repent cycle has led to feelings of guilt and dishonesty with God. His call raises two essential questions for Christians. First, does our forgiveness happen little by little, as we ask? Second, what’s the key to breaking free from a sin struggle...

If you’ve been in church for any length of time, you’ve probably heard teaching on “Lordship Salvation.” It’s the idea that you may have wanted Jesus as your Savior, but it’s not until the “extra step” of making Him Lord that you’re truly saved and God is pleased with you. No one says it directly, but the message is that God’s in love with a future version of you that is finally more submissive. I...

Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) A recent listener to the radio program, Lenny, called to ask if Matthew 7:13-14 indicates more people will ultimately be lost than saved. It...

Jesus said to him, “He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet; otherwise he is completely clean. And you are clean – but not all of you.” (John 13:10) Many interpret the foot-washing conversation between Jesus and Simon Peter in John 13 as Christians still needing an occasional “touch up” cleaning, even if forgiven at salvation. This was the heart of a recent caller’s question. In this clip, I...

“I make peace, and create evil”- God says this in Isaiah 45:7! But what does it mean? Is the God actually the author of evil? This was Carol’s question when she called in to our radio program. In this clip, I share my thoughts about the origin of evil and God’s goodness. Enjoy!

Is a long-term sin struggle an indication you might not actually be a Christian? That was the heart of Steve’s question, a recent caller to our radio program. Maybe you know your sin won’t cause you to lose your salvation, but you feel like God must be getting frustrated – or perhaps even disgusted – with your poor performance. In this episode, I address the impact our failures have on how God vie...

In Luke 14, Jesus talks about the cost of following Him. He mentions hating our family and our own life, carrying our cross, and giving up everything we have to be taught by Him. What does Jesus mean by giving up “everything”? Does He mean we give up every single thing? This was Catherine’s question, a recent caller to the radio program. In this episode, I talk about calculating the cost. But it’s...

A recent listener to the radio program, Sue, called to ask about Hebrews 6 and if you can lose your salvation once you’ve been saved. It’s a challenging passage that can sound ominous. Is this a word of caution to believers about falling away from the faith? A warning to people riding the fence about Jesus and the consequences of passing Him up? In this short video, I address the point of this pas...

Ariana called to share her anxiety over striving to be perfect and her worry that falling short could mean losing her salvation. It’s a fear many of us have experienced. If God’s scorekeeping and counting our sins, facing a final judgment should be anxiety-inducing! In this short video, I share why you can have confidence that you are safe, righteous, and as close to God as Jesus. It’s an importan...

John 1:29 says that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away sin. Yet we still struggle with sin, so what did John mean? This was Courtney’s question when she called in to the radio program. In my response to Courtney, I also introduce some very important distinctions: What is “the flesh”? What’s up with the popular term “sinful nature”? Why is understanding this such a big deal? If you want to bet...

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8) A recent caller to the radio program, Taylor, asked how the enemy functions in attacking Christians. The evil one cannot touch us, but we’re told in Ephesians 6 to put on the full armor of God. It’s clear that God wants us to understand the types of attacks we’re going to...

This episode we talk about what your dialogue with God looks like after embracing the finished work of Christ. If it's not about more forgiveness, what is it? I hope this episode brings your clarity!

In this episode, we talk with Ruidine about what being used by God means, and how it's been twisted in today's world. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode we talk about how we can communicate the grace message to our kids, rather than teaching them to follow the Ten Commandments. I hope this episode provides you clarity on this subject!

In this episode Terri calls in to ask if communion is a purification ritual. Does it make you more right with God? I hope this episode brings you clarity on this topic!

In this episode, Cathy calls in to ask about Matthew 20:16, "So the last shall be first, and the first last. Many are called, but few are chosen." I hope you are encourage by this episode!

In this episode, I talk with Dan about salvation and how we can know if someone is saved. Do they feel something? What if they don't feel something? I hope your encouraged by this episode!

In this episode, I chat with Rudine about if God tests our faith, or if he allows the enemy to test our faith.

"Do we still sin because of a sinful nature that we possess as believers? Or is there some other more accurate explanation for our struggles?" In this episode, I address this important question and how it affects the way that we approach temptation. This is one you don’t want to miss as it may bring a new level of clarity for you regarding your identity in Christ. Enjoy!

"How does God speak today? And how do we know that we’re hearing from Him?" Mike from California called in to ask this practical question. In this episode, I address Mike’s question and discuss what it means to “hear from God.” Enjoy!

Chris was told that we are saved by our good works. In this episode, I seek to clear up his confusion and highlight the grace of God that saves us. Enjoy!

A caller from Oklahoma named Tammy called to ask how she should view the issues of faith and doubt and salvation. Specifically, here were Tammy’s questions: How much faith is needed to be saved? What if we experience periods of doubt sometimes? Is there a level of doubt that becomes a deal-breaker for God? In this episode, I address Tammy’s concerns and explain why we can have confidence that we’r...

"Do we fight sin? Does God do all the fighting? Is there anything we are supposed to do in confronting temptation?" This was Jerod’s question when he called in from Canada to our Radio program. In this episode, I respond to Jerod and discuss what our role is in response to the temptation of sin. I hope this is clarifying and helpful as you confront enemy ideas in your thought life.

Oro from Toronto called into our radio program to ask for my thoughts on the following statement made by his friend: “When we obey God, He is delighted. When we disobey God, He is disappointed.” Is God disappointed in us when we sin? Does He have expectations that He holds over us? Oro’s questions brought on a very interesting discussion that I think will be helpful as you consider God’s attitude...