Good Call with Andrew Farley

James 1:12 says we will receive “the crown of life.” What is the crown of life? Are there other crowns? Will only some believers receive them? These were Jeff’s questions when he called in to our radio program. In this episode, I share my thoughts with Jeff. Enjoy! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you...

We all want to grow but may find ourselves unsure of where to start. The popular approach revolves around a performance-based, carrot-and-stick mindset. We’re told to follow a checklist of activities, die to self, strive to hunger and thirst for more of God, and keep short accounts with Him along the way. It can feel like an impossible cycle of trying to get closer to God. But here’s the good news...

We live under a new covenant that carries all kinds of beautiful implications for our new life in Christ. Still, many believers are not aware of the differences between the old and the new. Greg called in to our radio program to ask if I would highlight the important differences between the old covenant and the new covenant. In this episode, I share my thoughts. Enjoy! We hope you enjoyed this epi...

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) What does it mean to “present yourself approved to God”? What should some false teachers be ashamed of? How do we accurately handle God’s Word? These were Brad’s questions about 2 Timothy 2. And in this episode, I address Brad’s concerns. I hope thi...

Part of the great news of the Gospel is that believers in Christ have moved from death to life. We are now dead to sin and alive to God! But this can lead to some interesting questions: • If we were spiritually dead as a lost person, what part of us died at salvation? • If we died, how are we alive now? • Do we have a human spirit that is distinct from God’s Spirit? In this episode, I share the in...

If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. (2 Peter 2:20) Worse off at the end? What does this mean? Who is Peter talking about here? Michael called in with concern about the context of this difficult verse. He wondered if it means we beli...

Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may turn out well for you, and that you may live long on the earth. (Ephesians 6:2-3) Here Paul quotes from the Old Testament Law, instructing the Ephesian children to honor their parents. Why does Paul use the Law? Does this mean that we Christians are still under the moral Law today? This was Jamal’s questio...

As a believer in Christ, you’re a new creation. But let’s be honest, there are times when you might not feel so new, especially when you find yourself giving in to temptation. Perhaps you’ve been wrestling with anger, jealousy, or lustful thoughts, and it’s left you questioning if you’re still in bondage to sin, trapped in the clutches of your old self. But here’s the incredible news of the Gospel...

Are you grappling with major decisions and feeling uncertain about what God wants you to do? I recently had a caller who shared her fear of following her desires and sought guidance on discerning God’s will. There are plenty of misconceptions about God’s leading, including the damaging belief that you can’t trust your own desires or that God has secret instructions for those who obey Him or search...

Tim is a seminary student, and he’s been learning about predestination in his courses lately. In particular, he’s been studying Romans 9 where it talks about God hardening hearts. So does God harden people’s hearts today? Does God pre-arrange who can respond to the Gospel and who can’t? These were Tim’s questions when he called in to our program. In this episode, I share what’s really going on in...

“It is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me.” (Romans 7:17) “It is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.” (Romans 7:20) No longer I who do it? So, is it out of my control? Is it not my responsibility? What do these statements in Romans 7 really mean? This was Chris’ question when he called in to our radio program. In this episode, I share my thoughts o...

Are you ready to challenge conventional beliefs about your nature as a Christian? It’s time to dive deep into the provocative question of whether you’re truly good. “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.” This statement by Jesus in Mark 10 has been used to tell believers they’re bad, not good. But is that really what Jesus meant? In this episode, I unpack why it’s absolute nons...

Kat has struggled with panic attacks and loneliness lately and wants to feel God’s presence. She called in to ask about what to expect. Should we expect a feeling of God’s presence in our lives? If not a feeling, then what exactly? In this episode, I share the truth about our union with Jesus and the many emotions we may (or may not!) feel. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit...

Dan called the radio program recently to ask about assurance of salvation. Does a prayer of salvation require certain words or need to follow a specific formula? What if we don’t “feel” it? What if we change our minds? In this episode, I share how you can know your salvation is secure and permanent! We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are onl...

It can be disheartening when our friends or family members distance themselves from the message of God’s grace, showing no interest in discussing matters of faith with us. So, how can we approach this sensitive subject with love and care? And how can we express our heartfelt desire for their well-being through understanding the whole Gospel message? I recently shared a series of thought-provoking...

Galatians 5 mentions a hope of righteousness that might leave you wondering if being righteous is something still to come in the future. That was Walter’s question when he called into our radio program. In the video, I share the incredible hope of the Gospel we experience right now. It’s not about balancing the law with grace but living in newness of life in Christ. Listen and be encouraged in you...

No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day. (John 6:44) Sean called in to our radio program seeking counsel on John 6:44. Does this verse indicate God only invites certain people to Himself? That knowing God is simply a matter of fate? Well, if that’s the case, there wouldn’t be much point to evangelism or world missions. Sharing our fa...

The message of God’s grace can sound radically different from anything Christians have heard in popular religion. God’s grace challenges what many believers have been taught regarding forgiveness. One Sunday, you hear that God remembers your sins no more. The next week, you’re told to confess your sins to receive forgiveness from God. So, which is it? Has God taken away your sins forever, or do yo...

"A recent caller to the radio program asked if the Kingdom of God Jesus preached about is like a second Gospel message. In this episode, I address Jesus’ preaching that raised the bar on the law. It’s bad news – nails in the coffin – for people who think they can achieve righteousness through works or dedication. There’s a perfect and impossible benchmark you cannot reach if you’re trying to impre...

A recent caller to the radio program shared about a seminary student who decided to stop following Christ. Maybe you’ve heard a friend or loved one make a similar statement or decision. Can people really just wake up one day and decide they don’t love Jesus anymore? In this episode, I address several possibilities for answering this question, and it speaks to the permanence of our salvation. Here’...

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Bill called in to ask what it means that Jesus is our Advocate. If our sins are forgiven, forgotten, and taken away, then what is He advocating? In this episode, I highlight the difference between the constant work of Old Testament priests and our High Priest, Jesus Christ. It’s a beautiful reminder that our forgiveness is truly finished and there’s no further work to be done! We hope you enjoyed...

Old Testament references to a double blessing or double anointing of the Holy Spirit might leave you wondering if you have all of the Spirit. Should born-again Christians today ask for more of the Spirit, a fresh anointing, or worry about the Spirit of God coming and going? In this episode, I share New Covenant promises that will assure you of your union with the Spirit and address whether you nee...

"What if I told you that Jesus wants to do marriage through you? It’s a radical idea, but His divine presence can unlock the power to transform your marriage. Amidst the hurts and unmet expectations that most spouses face, tapping into the power of God’s grace and your union with Jesus can help you navigate these challenges and find your respect, honor, value, and worth. Check out this extended ex...

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 episode, I address the point of this passage...