In the Stillness Podcast

In this episode, we walk through 1 John 3:11-15 and unpack what it really means to live a life marked by love. We confront hard truths about anger, bitterness, people-pleasing, and what our actions are ultimately revealing. Scripture says a life with love isn’t just “off-track,” but it’s spiritually dead. This is a call to examine your heart, surrender your emotions, and allow God to grow a bold &...

As we dive into 1 John 3:7-9 , this episode goes straight into this question: Are you fighting your sin or feeding it ?? This isn’t about the moments you’re struggling and bringing your weakness to God; it’s about what happens when we start excusing sin and settling into it. Jesus didn’t come to manage sin; He came to destroy it. That means we’re not called to live stuck or in agreement with thing...

In 1 John 3:4–6 , we’re confronted with a hard but freeing truth: there’s a difference between falling into sin and continuing in it. One leads to repentance; the other reveals something deeper. John points beyond behavior to something more serious: when you really know Jesus, everything else changes. Sin loses its grip, not because of willpower, but because of relationship. Through Christ, we’ve...

In this episode, we look at 1 John 3:1–3 and sit in the reality that we are not just saved but adopted as sons and daughters of God right now . His love isn’t minimal but lavish and overflowing! When you truly receive that, it changes how you move, what you chase, and how you see yourself. We also talk about the hope of becoming like Jesus and how that future reality should shape how we live right...

We’ll be reading in 1 John 2:28-29 today with a simple but weighty call: remain— and continue — in Christ. Faith isn’t just something we say we have; it’s something that shows. This doesn't mean perfection, but it should be consistent. As God transforms us daily into His image, what once fit us no longer does. So why go back? You’ve been clothed in righteousness. Reflection Questions: 1. Do I...

It’s easy to drift from the very message that saved us... In this episode, we go through 1 John 2:24-27 and remind ourselves of the basics of the Gospel message — Jesus, what He’s done, and the truth that we’re saved by grace through faith. This is the message we heard from the beginning, and it’s meant to stay burning in our hearts. We also talk about what it means to truly remain in Him — not st...

Today we’re in 1 John 2:20–23 , breaking down what it means to be anointed and how the Holy Spirit leads us into truth. This passage reminds us that as believers, we’ve been given access to the truth through the Spirit — but in a world full of deception, it’s possible to think we know truth while missing Jesus entirely. We talk about what it means to be set apart, how we’ve been given the mind of...

What if we’re closer than we realize? In today’s episode, we sit in 1 John 2:18–20 and look into what it means to live in “the last hour.” Using the imagery of running the final lap of a race, this convo is a call to wake up from spiritual apathy and run with intention, endurance, and focus. We talk about the reality of deception, the presence of antichrist spirits today, and why staying rooted in...

What does it really mean to not love the world? In this episode, we dive into 1 John 2:15–17 and see how this passage isn’t about rejecting people or God’s creation, but about guarding our hearts from the world’s values. We talk about how worldliness starts internally, the 3 strategies the enemy still uses today, and why a divided heart will always dilute our love for God. This is a call to examin...

Good Friday is behind us; Easter Sunday is coming. But what about the time in-between? In this Holy Saturday episode, we sit in the tension of silence — the space where Jesus is in the tomb and hope feels lost. Through Luke 23:54–56 , we look at the quiet faithfulness of the women who chose obedience even in their grief… and what that means for us today. Reflection Questions: 1. Where in my life d...

Happy Good Friday! Instead of moving forward in 1 John, we’re pausing to sit with the cross. In this episode, we walk through Isaiah 53 and reflect on who Jesus is, what He truly accomplished, and why it still matters for your life today. Every detail of the cross was intentional. Every wound carried purpose. And through His suffering, we’ve been given healing, freedom, and full access to the Fath...

What does it actually mean to grow in your faith?? In this episode, we walk through 1 John 2:12–14 and underline three stages of spiritual maturity. This passage reminds us that maturity isn’t about age, but about how deeply we know God. From understanding your full forgiveness in Christ, to actively fighting sin with the Word, to walking in deep intimacy with the Father...this is the journey we’r...

As John continues in 1 John 2:9–11 , he makes something very clear: you can’t walk in the light while holding onto hate. In this episode, we unpack what true biblical love actually looks like — not the version culture promotes, but the kind rooted in truth, clarity, and Christ. From the contrast of light vs. darkness to the call to pursue peace (not just avoid conflict), this passage challenges th...

As we continue through 1 John 2:7–8 , we’re reminded that the call to love isn’t new — but through Jesus, it’s been fully revealed. In this episode, we reflect on how love was once understood in part, but now has a face in the person of Christ. As we sit in Holy Week, we look at the weight behind Jesus’ words in John 13 and what it truly means to love as He loved. This isn’t passive, surface-level...

In this episode, we read through 1 John 2:3–6, which invites us to wrestle with a question many of us may have asked at some point: “Am I really saved?” or "How do I know I'm going to Heaven?" We talk about the assurance of salvation — not rooted in fear or repetition, but in a life that reflects genuine love for God through obedience. John makes it clear that knowing God isn’t just...

As John continues in 1 John 2:1–2 , he writes with both deep love and clear conviction — like a father urging his children to grow up in their faith. In this episode, we unpack the call to spiritual maturity, the danger of misusing grace, and the truth that confession is not meant to keep us stuck in cycles of sin. John highlights that while the goal is to live free from sin, we are not left witho...

In 1 John 1:8–10 , we’re reminded of a foundational truth: we all fall short...but we are never beyond the grace of God. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to confess our sins and why it’s not about earning God’s acceptance, but restoring intimacy with Him. While the world may either minimize sin or be crushed by it, Scripture calls us to live in truth — honest about our condition...

In 1 John 1:5–7 , John lays out a bold and foundational truth: God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all. In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to walk in the light. John challenges the idea that we can claim fellowship with God while continuing in sin, reminding us that real relationship with Him transforms how we live. We also look at the power of Jesus’ blood —not just cover...

We’re starting a new book study in 1 John, focusing on what it truly means to know God— not just know about Him. In this episode, we read 1 John 1:1–4 and look at how real, personal experience with Jesus produces confidence, boldness, and deep fellowship. John reminds us that life is found in the “Living Expression of God”...and when you genuinely know Him, it changes everything. This is an invita...

As Paul closes his letter in 2 Thessalonians 3:6–18 , he shifts from encouragement to instruction — calling believers to live disciplined, intentional lives that reflect Christ. In this episode, we look at Paul’s warning against idleness, his emphasis on personal responsibility, and his call to be mindful of who we surround ourselves with. This passage challenges us to examine not just what we bel...

As Paul continues his letter in 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5 , he shifts the focus to something essential for every believer: prayer, protection, and perseverance. In this episode, we look at Paul’s request for prayer, his reminder that not everyone has faith, and his encouragement that the Lord is faithful to strengthen and guard us. This passage is a wake-up call to recognize that beneath our everyday...

In 2 Thessalonians 2:15–17 , Paul gives a clear and urgent charge to believers: stand firm and hold fast to the truth. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to stay rooted in faith in the midst of distraction, suffering, and a shifting culture. Paul reminds us that we’ve been given eternal comfort and a living hope through Jesus — one that doesn’t fade with circumstances, but instead s...

In 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14 , Paul reminds believers of a powerful truth: our salvation begins and ends with God. We were chosen, called, and are continually being transformed...not by our own striving, but by His grace and the sanctifying work of the Spirit. In this episode, we slow down and sit in these two verses, unpacking what it means to be truly loved and chosen by God. From the mystery of H...

In this episode, we walk through 2 Thessalonians 2:5–12 , a passage that points to the reality of deception, lawlessness, and God’s ultimate authority over it all. While parts of the end times can feel unknown or hard to understand, the Bible makes clear what we need to know. Paul writes with the heart of a spiritual father, urging believers not to be confused or deceived. As we unpack this, we’re...

In 2 Thessalonians 2:1–4 , Paul warns believers not to be deceived by false teachings about Jesus' return. He reminds believers to stay grounded in the Word of God. In this episode, we talk about why deception is one of the enemy’s greatest strategies, how to evaluate what we hear through Scripture, and what it looks like to stand firm in faith as we wait for Jesus to come back. While the Bibl...