Seeking Approval Podcast

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep97 - Nearer to Thee - Wash Thyself In this episode, we begin the series Drawing Nearer to Thee by looking at the first step in drawing closer to Christ: being freshly cleansed. From Ruth 3:3, Naomi told Ruth, “Wash thyself therefore,” before she went to the feet of Boaz, her kinsman redeemer. That simple instruction gives us a powerful picture of the believer’s need for clean...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep96 - Drawing Nearer to Thee - Introduction Drawing Nearer to Thee is a 5-episode podcast series built from Ruth 3 and the beautiful picture of Ruth coming to Boaz, her kinsman redeemer. Through this Old Testament scene, we see a spiritual pattern for believers who desire a closer walk with Christ. The series will call Christians to be freshly cleansed, fragrantly consecrated,...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep95 - Articles of Faith #18 The Eternal State In this episode, we examine the doctrine of the eternal state. The Bible teaches that after death and final judgment, the saved will dwell forever with the Lord in heaven, while the lost will face everlasting punishment separated from God. We will look at the reality of eternity, the hope of heaven, the seriousness of hell, and the...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep94 Articles of Faith #17 The Return of Christ In this episode, we examine the doctrine of the return of Christ. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ will return again just as He promised. We will look at the certainty of His coming, the comfort it brings to believers, the warning it gives to the lost, and the way it should shape our daily lives. This episode also highlights th...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep92 - Articles of Faith #15 Evangelism and Missions In this episode, we examine the doctrine of evangelism and missions. The Bible teaches that every believer and every church has a responsibility to take the Gospel to the lost. We will look at the Great Commission, the message we are called to preach, and the role of the local church in reaching both the nearby and the far aw...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep93 - May the Fourth People say this time of year, “May the fourth be with you.” It is said in fun, but there is a truth far greater than the phrase itself. There truly is a Fourth who is with His people. Not in imagination, not in story, but in reality. When the fire is at its hottest, when the pressure is at its greatest, and when the situation feels beyond control, the chil...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep91 - Articles of Faith #14 Two Ordinances In this episode, we examine the ordinances of the church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Bible teaches that these are acts of obedience given by Christ to His church, serving as public testimony and ongoing remembrance of the Gospel. We will look at what each ordinance represents, what they do and do not accomplish, and why they m...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep90 - Articles of Faith #13 The Church In this episode, we examine the doctrine of the church. The Bible teaches that the church is a local assembly of baptized believers, gathered for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and service, under the headship of Christ. We will look at what the church is, why it exists, and why it matters to every believer. This episode also addresses...

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Send us Fan Mail SA Ep88 - Articles of Faith #11 Justification In this episode, we examine the doctrine of justification. The Bible teaches that justification is the act of God whereby He declares the believing sinner righteous through the righteousness of Jesus Christ. We will look at what justification means, how it differs from sanctification, and why it is central to the Gospel. This episode a...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep87 - Articles of Faith #10 Repentance and Faith In this episode, we look at repentance and faith, the God ordained response to the Gospel. The Bible teaches that salvation is received when a sinner turns from sin and turns to Christ in faith. We will define repentance, explain what true faith is, and show how the two are inseparably connected. This episode also addresses comm...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep86 - Articles of Faith #9 Grace In this episode, we examine the doctrine of salvation by grace. The Bible teaches that salvation is the free gift of God, not something that can be earned by works or deserved by merit. We will look at what grace means, why man cannot save himself, and how the finished work of Christ makes salvation possible. This episode also highlights the di...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep85 - Articles of Faith #8 Sin In this episode, we examine the doctrine of sin. The Bible teaches that sin is not just outward behavior, but inward rebellion against God, and that all men are sinners by nature and by choice. We will look at what sin is, where it comes from, its consequences, and why it separates man from God. This episode also shows why a right understanding o...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep84 - Articles of Faith #7 Fall of Man In this episode, we examine the fall of man. The Bible teaches that man was created upright, but through Adam’s sin fell into a state of corruption and separation from God. We will look at what happened in the garden, the immediate consequences of sin, and how that one act affects all humanity. This episode also shows why man cannot fix h...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep83 - Articles of Faith #6 Creation In this episode, we examine the doctrine of creation. The Bible teaches that God created all things by His power and for His glory. We will look at what Scripture says about the origin of the universe, the special creation of man, and the purpose behind it all. This episode will also address why creation matters to morality, accountability,...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep82 - Special Edition The Christian Conscience in the Time of War In this special edition of Seeking Approval, we step away from the Articles of Faith to inquire what the Word of God says about how a Christian should view political conflict that leads to war. With so much being said by popular, so-called Christian voices demanding that we need to stand against war, what should...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep81 - Articles of Faith #5 THe Holy Spirit In this episode, we focus on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is not an influence or force, but God Himself, the third Person of the Trinity. We will look at His role in conviction, regeneration, indwelling, sealing, sanctification, and service. This episode will also address common misunderstand...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep80 - Articles of Faith #4 Jesus Christ In this episode, we focus on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible presents Him as the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, virgin born, sinless, crucified for our sins, risen again, and now exalted at the right hand of the Father. We will look at who He is, why He came, what He accomplished, and why a right und...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep79 - The Articles of Faith #3 The Trinity  In this episode, we look at the doctrine of the Trinity, the Bible truth that there is one God who eternally exists in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. We will examine what the Trinity is, what it is not, and why this doctrine matters so deeply to the Christian faith. This episode shows that the Father...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep78 - The Articles of Faith #2 The One True God In Episode 2, we focus on the doctrine of the one true God. The Bible teaches that there is only one living and true God, not many gods, not rival deities, and not a god shaped by human imagination. He is eternal, holy, sovereign, wise, merciful, and worthy of all worship. This episode shows that everything in life begins with Go...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep77 - Articles of Faith #1 The Word of God In Episode 1, we begin with the foundation of all Bible doctrine, the Holy Scriptures. We look at why every article of faith must begin with the Word of God, because if the Bible is not trustworthy, then nothing else can stand with certainty. This episode explores the inspiration, authority, preservation, sufficiency, and power of Scr...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep76 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Finale) In this final episode we examine the closing words of the Lord’s Prayer: “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” After bringing every need before God, Jesus teaches believers to end prayer with a declaration of God’s authority, ability, and purpose. This episode emphasizes that God’s kingdom is absolute...

Send us Fan Mail SA Ep75 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Part 8) In this episode we examine the phrase “deliver us from evil,” where Jesus teaches believers to pray for protection and rescue from a real spiritual enemy. This request reminds us that the Christian life is not lived in a neutral environment, but in the presence of active spiritual opposition. The phrase can also be understood as “delive...

Send us Fan Mail Lead Us Not Into Temptation (The Protection of the Believer) In this episode we examine the phrase “Lead us not into temptation,” where Jesus teaches believers to pray for protection before the battle begins. Rather than only seeking forgiveness after failure, this prayer focuses on prevention and spiritual awareness. This episode clarifies that God does not tempt people to sin, b...

Send us Fan Mail Forgive Us Our Debts (The Cleansing of the Soul) In this episode we focus on the phrase “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” where Jesus teaches the necessity of ongoing spiritual cleansing in the life of the believer. While salvation secures our standing before God, daily confession restores fellowship when sin disrupts that relationship. This episode emphasizes tha...