Living Influence with Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd

For you, what creates a safe place, a place where you're not afraid to be known?  This episode explores how grace is not just a theological concept but a lived experience—especially within a community. Bill and Scott reflect on what it means to belong to an “environment of grace” and how mutual dependence leads to maturity, unity, and purpose. They challenge listeners to trust others, embrace...

As yourself: Am I experiencing grace and love in my life? And if I'm not, how can I do that? Grace is not just a theological concept—it’s the foundation for every meaningful relationship of love. In this episode, Bill and Scott unpack how trust unlocks the experience of love and how grace enables us to lay down our masks and let our needs be seen.  Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in...

What happens when you begin to believe you are lovable? In this episode, Bill and Scott continue their discussion about how grace becomes the foundation for spiritual maturity, identity, and calling. They reflect on personal stories of shame, self-worth, and trust, revealing how deeply grace can shape our understanding of who we are. They also invite listeners to stop measuring themselves by behav...

How does trusting grace impact your spiritual growth? In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the role of grace as the foundation for our maturing in Christ. They challenge performance-based spirituality and invite you to embrace a new identity rooted in trust, love, and divine truth. Through personal stories and rich theological insight, they unpack what it means to mature not by striving but by...

If God is going to give this immense gift of grace to the humble, who are the humble?  In this episode, Bill and Scott explore what it means to trust God with the truth of who you are. They unpack why grace is more than forgiveness—it’s the means by which we stop striving and start receiving. Through Scripture, personal stories, and honest dialogue, they reveal how letting go opens the door t...

Is grace the only means for our salvation? In this episode, Bill and Scott open up about their personal journeys of discovering grace and meeting Jesus. Through powerful stories—one marked by fear and redemption, the other by slow awakening—they illustrate how grace is not a concept but a person. Their reflections show us how authentic encounters with Jesus can change the trajectories of our lives...

What does it mean that grace began within the Trinity before creation? And how does the incarnation reveal the nature of grace? Grace didn’t begin as a response to sin—it originated in the very nature of God. In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the stunning truth that grace began within the Trinity and was brought to us in the person of Jesus. Through Scripture and personal reflection, they sh...

How does our view of God shape our ability to receive grace? What if we truly believed that God loves us, without conditions? In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the depth of grace, challenging common misconceptions about God’s love. They discuss how shame distorts our ability to receive grace and how understanding God’s nature can reshape our self-perception. This episode invites listeners to...

How can reflecting on past experiences reveal God’s influence in your life? In this episode, Bill and Scott share stories of how God’s presence and timing have shaped their lives and ministries. Bill recounts his journey from becoming a Christian at 17 to leaving a career to follow his calling, emphasizing the importance of living by conviction. Together, they reflect on God's provision, the value...

How do we learn to trust God that we matter? How do we learn to trust Him with our future?  In this episode, Bill and Scott share deeply personal stories about the transformative power of influence and grace. They explore how relationships and pivotal moments can help reframe lies we believe about ourselves and shape our future.  Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:  * The...

What principles can we learn from the most painful or transformative moments of our lives? In this episode, Bill and Scott share deeply personal stories about trust, grace, and the power of vulnerability. Through their experiences, they highlight how examining life stories can uncover principles that shape relationships and personal growth. The episode invites listeners to reflect on their own sto...

Are you okay with living a mediocre life? Is it possible to live an abundant life?  In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the profound transformation that occurs when we as Christians fully trust in who God says we are. They discuss the Biblical principle of dying with Christ to experience new life, emphasizing freedom from sin, shame, and legalism. Listeners are encouraged to embrace joy,...

What does it mean to live not just free from sin but free to fulfill God’s purpose? In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the profound concept of freedom in Christ. They discuss how freedom is not just liberation from sin and bondage but also an invitation to live out God’s purpose and love others. With personal stories and biblical insights, they invite you to trust God’s grace and embrace the...

What role does trust play in understanding and living out God’s love? In this episode, Bill and Scott delve into the profound connection between truth, trust, and transformation. They discuss how trusting God’s truth and acting on it enables us to experience His grace, which brings lasting change. Through personal stories and biblical examples, they illustrate how living in grace can redefine our...

How can humility transform the way you treat and influence others? In this episode, Bill and Scott delve into the transformative power of humility as a relational and spiritual principle. They explore how trusting God and others with our true selves allows us to experience grace, love, and purpose.  Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:  * Humility as a relational truth that inv...

What practical steps can we take to overcome the lies that shame tells us? In this episode, Bill and Scott explore how shame shapes our self-perception and relationships, offering an alternative perspective rooted in grace. Scott shares his deeply personal journey through two cancer battles with his wife, highlighting how grace transformed their relationship. Together, your hosts discuss the power...

How can I experience the joy of being known and accepted for who I am?  This episode explores the impact of our self-perception on our influence, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and embracing our true identity in Christ. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the freedom that comes from recognizing our new reality in Christ and the transformative power of love and trust. They also shar...

When was the last time you asked yourself the following question: Who am I?  This episode challenges the common belief that Christians should constantly see themselves as sinners. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd propose that true influence comes from understanding our identities as saints, defined by God's grace and righteousness. They also explore the idea of "dying more" versus "living more," su...

What are some ways to settle unresolved sin and learn to trust God with our lives? This episode explores the concept of unresolved sin and its impact on our lives. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the differences between shame and guilt, and how to heal from shame. They also emphasize the importance of trusting God with unresolved issues and finding hope in grace. Topics Bill and Scott discuss i...

What prevents us from believing God's truths about ourselves? In this episode, we explore the process of unresolved sin and how it can hinder us from being able to trust the truths that God declares about us. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd talk about the two-fold dynamic of sin: the one who sins and the one sinned against. They also discuss the importance of forgiveness and how it can help us to heal...

What role does influence play in shaping our faith, relationships, and leadership? In this episode, Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd dive deep into the concept of influence and how it shapes our lives, faith, and relationships. They discuss the transformative power of understanding grace versus effort in spiritual growth. Through personal stories and thought-provoking insights, they explore how influenc...

How does trusting God transform the way we see ourselves and influence others? In this debut episode of Living Influence, we explore the concept of trust as the key to experiencing God's love and grace. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the importance of trusting who God says we are and how it transforms our relationships and influence. They also challenge some common misconceptions in Christiani...