Simply By Grace Podcast

"Most churches don't know what they believe, or don't believe what they know," so says our Grace Stories guest. He says his discovery of eternal security made him "the Rodney Dangerfield of Christianity"--he gets no respect. To know your salvation is secure forever may thrill you, but if you are not sure, it will/should threaten you. In this episode, Joe Clemons shares how his understanding of gra...

Did you know there's one thing we as believers won't be able to do once we get to heaven? That's evangelism...sharing the gospel. Evangelism, what is it, what does it look like, and what should it look like? Charlie focuses on 2 Cor. 4:1-6 which gives us different aspects of evangelism.  How do each of these aspects play out practically speaking, and what does it mean for those giving the message...

In this grace story, Charlie speaks with Stephanie Hosey, who found the grace of God in Jesus Christ. She was born and raised within the Catholic church and didn't have an understanding that Christ died for her. She only understood the historical facts but didn't believe them for herself. It was through God's gentle nudging that she came to understand the power of God's grace in her life and ultim...

Charlie and a team of instructors teamed with their ministry partners in Ghana, West Africa in July. You will be amazed at the report on how the gospel of grace was received. You might be more amazed at how Charlie was even able to make the trip. Listen as he tells his story and also hear from the three GraceLife Institute Instructors. Grace makes a great difference in Ghana!

There’s no friend like an “old” friend. Charlie talks to one of his best and oldest friends, Larry Butler. You will be surprised to find how their lives intersect and now remain close. Larry’s search for truth and meaning in life took him from Plato to Marx to Martin Luther King to King Jesus.  

T365 Podcast of SWCC had Charlie on their podcast and we're rebroadcasting it on SimplyByGrace. Pastors Cody and John covered a variety of topics, everything from his books to the importance of having a clear definition of what salvation is and means.  Some questions include, why is it important to make a distinction between salvation and discipleship? What is "free grace"? What is discipleship?  ...

When talking about grace makes you weep with joy, you know you have discovered the true grace of God. After he made his life-changing discovery, Bill Boggess spent his life telling others about his discovery of God’s grace. He has gone through some serious trials, but you can hear and share his joy. Listen to him.

Back in May of 2022, Charlie spoke at a church and the topic was "unwanted grace."  In it he discussed a number of stories which you may have heard already as they've been posted in prior podcasts (see links below).  In all of these grace stories they met God's grace in one way or another. They were facing something that they weren't sure they could deal with. Doubt, fear grips the mind, but God r...

When you hear Butch Simmons's story, you may think of a warrior. Once a troublemaker, then a karate expert and teacher, now a Christian saved by grace. You'll see that grace exudes from this retired fighter and carried him through some difficult trials in life. He could break 18 inches of concrete block with his bare hand. Now he is just as strong in the Lord. ----more---- Grace Stories is a perio...

It's summertime, so let's kick back and have a little fun. Dr. Dave Anderson and Charlie were recently in Canada on a spring bear hunt. Did they get their bears? And by the way, why is the millennium important to the Free Grace gospel? Believe it or not, in this random conversation, you'll find out the answers to both!  

When everyone has abandoned you and you have nowhere to turn, who will hear a question like that? God was listening when Adriana reached the end of her rope. She was alone and hopeless, but that desperate cry for help was heard. What happened next will amaze you as well as how God changed her life and filled it with peace and purpose. When you hear her Grace Story, you will weep and rejoice with h...

There's a story about C.S. Lewis who was attending the British conference on comparative religions. To paraphrase, during this conference they were debating the question "Is there anything unique to the Christian faith?" The incarnation of Christ maybe? nope. The resurrection? nope. Miracles? nope. Changed life? nope. They couldn't find anything unique as all other religions had something similar...

Do you want to know what it’s like to become a Christian in a hostile culture? We take a journey with Dr. Sukhwant Bhatia that begins far away in India, then on to the United States, and back to India where he leads a Christian college and seminary and Bible translation ministry. Though his path was not easy, He found that Jesus Christ’s grace is sufficient. You will want to check out his web site...

In this podcast Charlie speaks about giving joyfully. When we think of giving we often just think about money, which is good, but there's giving of oneself in service to others. Using your gifts and talents to serve others is an important aspect of the Christian life.  Some aspects of giving Charlie touches on include how giving is to be... ... purposeful, or planned (consistent).  ... done with a...

Most would see a brilliant student and star athlete. That is why everyone would wonder about the night she took a fateful leap into the unknown. But God had a different plan for her, and His grace saved her from herself. Ashlie Teely tells about a night that redirected her life into a new joy and purpose. You will be amazed by her Grace Story.   ----more---- Grace Stories is a periodic podcast ser...

In this podcast we share the panel discussion that occurred at the end of the 2022 Free Grace Alliance (FGA) conference. This incorporated questions from the audience and then responses by each of the panelists, one of whom was Charlie. Some of the topics ranged from witnessing to why label yourself free grace to why people don't go to church?    

What makes Christianity different than any other religion in the world?  Have you ever thought about it?  There is of course Christ, who died and rose from the dead, but in practice, what makes our faith unique? It's not a set of rules or things you must do to earn favor with God, quite the opposite. It's grace.  Grace is sometimes thought of as unmerited favor, or the acrostic, God's Riches At Ch...

Why be good?  Is it to gain some favor with God?  Is it to prove your faith is "genuine"? Is it to avoid condemnation? What is your motivation for doing good and how can you stay motivated? Charlie addresses this by stating that "the greatest motivation for living right is ...???".... find out as he walks you through being moved by grace. 

What changes a punk rocker into a pastor? Jeremy Edmondson's story takes us on a wild ride from a religious upbringing to rebellious teenage years, to a music career, to the tragic death of a friend, and finally, the pastorate of a vibrant and growing church. Grace made a difference in how he saw himself and his God. His story may make the same difference for you. ----more---- Grace Stories is a p...

How do you deal with keeping motivated in ministry? What drives you?  Where is your focus when times get tough? In this episode, Charlie focuses on 2 Cor. 4:13-5:11. Specifically, how to deal with your motivation for ministry and not lose heart despite the difficult realities of life. Paul was motivated by An Eternal Weight of Glory - find out more about this as Charlie walks through Paul's view o...

Can we serve the way God wants us to serve? Can we serve the way Christ served us? The challenge of a servant is to have the mind of Christ, one of servitude.  So, are there any indications that would allow you to determine if someone is being used by God? Yes! There are six that Charlie identifies as he walks through Philippians 2:19-30. 

He was destined to be a prince of his tribe, but grace got a hold of his heart. Now he is spreading that message all over the world. Meet Asare, of the Ashanti tribe in Ghana, West Africa. His grace story will challenge and amaze you.   ----more---- Grace Stories is a periodic podcast series where people will tell their stories about how God's love and grace changed their lives. We hope you enjoy...

In this podcast Charlie focuses on John 4:1-30 where he meets a woman at the well.  She's getting water and Jesus offers her "living water."  Water where she would never need to return to get more and would satisfy her forever.  This clearly peaked the woman's curiosity. Jesus stressed the freeness of this water that only He could offer her. It likely made her wonder; who is this man and what is t...

Have you ever considered what it takes to be a pastor? In a recent topical sermon Charlie challenges us to gain a new perspective on pastors and how we should treat them. It really has to do with expectations. Should your expectation be that he cure every illness or make you wealthy?  Should it be that he raises people from the dead? So what do you expect from your pastor? What should you expect a...

Grace Stories is a periodic podcast series where people will tell their stories about how God's love and grace changed their lives. We hope you enjoy these personal interviews and are encouraged by God's love for the lost. Make sure to share these with friends and family! This first episode focuses on the story of Wayne Brown; a teeth bustin', bull ridin', drug dealing thug who meets God's forgive...