Still Growing In Grace

Does the ‘Old Testament’ still have any relevance?  There are some teachers trying to suggest to just toss it out and only focus on the New Testament.  This two part conversation is very timely and will offer some ‘hope-filled’ perspectives. Enjoy!!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/r2QhzEu8AgU   Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-grace Weekly Blo...

Have you ever wondered about or struggled to understand if we don’t have to do anything to get God to like or love us, when does our behaviour and choice even matter anymore?  How is Grace applied in this world then?  Is there room for some kind of ‘legalism’ at all??  Enjoy this two part conversation!    Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/BHbRVfIBrzk Podcast:   https://podcasters.s...

SGIG E316 The Tension Of Grace. Law, Hive Mindsets & Hope Pt 1 Have you ever wondered about or struggled to understand if we don’t have to do anything to get God to like or love us, then does our behaviour and choice even matter anymore?  How is Grace applied in this world then?  Is there room for some kind of ‘legalism’ at all??  Enjoy this two part conversation!   Watch Today’s Episode on Yo...

SGIG E315 How Jesus Read The Scriptures And How We Need To Approach Them As Well Pt 2   What if Jesus read and understood the Scriptures differently than we read and understand our Bible today?  What if there is a different way to approach these ancient texts?  In this two part series, we will explore these perspectives and hopefully it may encourage and enlighten us.  Enjoy!   Watch Today’s Episo...

SGIG E314 How Jesus Read The Scriptures And How We Need To Approach Them As Well Pt 1   What if Jesus read and understood the Scriptures differently than we read and understand our Bible today?  What if there is a different way to approach these ancient texts?  In this two part series, we will explore these perspectives and hopefully it may encourage and enlighten us.  Enjoy!   Watch Today’s Episo...

These next three sessions are content from our recent online conference called “Healing Life’s Hurts Through Understanding Forgiveness & Identity’.  These three sessions will give you a fantastic introduction to the content provided in the conference.  There is a lot to take in, so enjoy!  If you would like access to the entire conference message me on Facebook or email me mike at hopefellowsh...

SGIG E312 Healing Life’s Hurts Through Understanding Forgiveness & Identity Intro Pt 2 of 3   These next three sessions are content from our recent online conference called “Healing Life’s Hurts Through understanding Forgiveness & Identity’.  These three sessions will give you a fantastic introduction to the content provided in the conference.  There is a lot to take in, so enjoy!  If you...

SGIG E311 Healing Life’s Hurts Through Understanding Forgiveness & Identity Intro Pt 1 of 3   These next three sessions are content from our recent online conference called “Healing Life’s Hurts Through Understanding Forgiveness & Identity’.  These three sessions will give you a fantastic introduction to the content provided in the conference.  There is a lot to take in, so enjoy!  If you...

SGIG E310 Addressing A Question: What’s The Purpose Of Jesus If There Is No Hell Pt 2   This a is a ‘go to’ question people have when discuss the idea that there is no hell, or ‘hell’ is not what you may have been taught.  So what IS the purpose of Jesus coming then?  This two part discussion will address it and offer some hope that there are better and more ‘hope-filled’ perspectives on this topi...

SGIG E309 Addressing A Question: What’s The Purpose Of Jesus If There Is No Hell Pt 1   This a is a ‘go to’ question people have when discuss the idea that there is no hell, or ‘hell’ is not what you may have been taught.  So what IS the purpose of Jesus coming then?  This two part discussion will address it and offer some hope that there are better and more ‘hope-filled’ perspectives on this topi...

SGIG E308 Kirk Cameron & Annihilationism Pt 2 The Ripple Effect & Why It Matters   This topic will keep coming up as people begin to question the concept of ‘hell’.  Kirk Cameron has a significant influence in the American ‘Christian Culture’ and has been gettinga ton of negative responses since he has indicated he no longer believes in hell to be an ‘eternal conscious torment’. Enjoy this...

SGIG E307 Kirk Cameron & Annihilationism Pt 1 The Ripple Effect & Why It Matters   This topic will keep coming up as people begin to question the concept of ‘hell’.  Kirk Cameron has a significant influence in the American ‘Christian Culture’ and has been gettinga ton of negative responses since he has indicated he no longer believes in hell to be an ‘eternal conscious torment’. Enjoy this...

SGIG E306 Repentance - What Does It Mean, How Do You Do It? Pt 2 The word ‘repent’ may not mean what you and I have been told.  Even the country road bill board signs that scream ‘repent, Jesus is coming soon’ does not mean what most people think.  What ‘does’ it mean, and how do we ‘do it’?  Enjoy this 2 part conversation as we dig into it’s meaning and find a more hope-filled perspective!!  Enjo...

SGIG E305 Repentance - What Does It Mean, How Do You Do It? Pt 1 The word ‘repent’ may not mean what you and I have been told.  Even the country road bill board signs that scream ‘repent, Jesus is coming soon’ does not mean what most people think.  What ‘does’ it mean, and how do we ‘do it’?  Enjoy this 2 part conversation as we dig into it’s meaning and find a more hope-filled perspective!!  Enjo...

SGIG E304 Beyond The Appearance  Pt 2   There may be more going on than we think in other people’s lives.  This two part conversation will encourage us all to not judge so quickly and find empathy in places we never would have looked.  The Love of God may do a deeper work in you through these two episodes!  Enjoy!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/1jYQVTGaaFY Podcast:   https://p...

SGIG E303 Beyond The Appearance  Pt 1  There may be more going on than we think in other people’s lives.  This two part conversation will encourage us all to not judge so quickly and find empathy in places we never would have looked.  The Love of God may do a deeper work in you through these two episodes!  Enjoy!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Mnwokb0ogkI Podcast:   https://po...

SGIG E302 God Is Good All The Time…Is It Really True?  Pt 2   I grew up believing God is good all the time and all the time God is good.  Sounds nice but what happens when things are ‘not’ good?  What happens when things are horrible and not going according to plan?  There are many layers of theology on top of each other and as you peel back one at a time, it leaves you with even MORE questions! ...

SGIG E301 God Is Good All The Time…Is It Really True?  Pt 1   I grew up believing God is good all the time and all the time God is good.  Sounds nice but what happens when things are ‘not’ good?  What happens when things are horrible and not going according to plan?  There are many layers of theology on top of each other and as you peel back one at a time, it leaves you with even MORE questions! ...

SGIG E300 Who Is A Child Of God, Could It Be Everyone? Pt 2 I grew up believing that only if you say the ‘prayer’ do you become a child of God.  What if what were told in incomplete for flat out wrong?  Let’s revisit this topic in this two part conversation!!  Enjoy!!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/6CZp28tNSBg   Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-...

SGIG E299 Who Is A Child Of God, Could It Be Everyone? Pt 1   I grew up believing that only if you say the ‘prayer’ do you become a child of God.  What if what were told in incomplete for flat out wrong?  Let’s revisit this topic in this two partconversation!!  Enjoy!!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/QPUGjKUzod4   Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing...

SGIG E298 Identity Where Do We Get Our Concept Of It From Pt 2   The word ‘identity’ is making its round in religious circles as well as corporate business circles.  Defining what identity means, is the most foundational starting point for the topic.  So, for the next couple weeks, we are going to be discussing what it might mean and why it is important!!  Enjoy this two part series   Watch Today’...

SGIG E297 Identity Where Do We Get Our Concept Of It From Pt 1   The word ‘identity’ is making its round in religious circles as well as corporate business circles.  Defining what identity means, is the most foundational starting point for the topic.  So, for the next couple weeks, we are going to be discussing what it might mean and why it is important!!  Enjoy this two part series   Watch Today’...

SGIG E296 How To Lean Into The Peace Of God Pt 2   Have you begged God for more peace or patience?  Perhaps it isn’t about begging for more but rather becoming aware of what you already have!  Enjoy this meaningful two part conversation on ‘how to lean into the peace of God’.   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/pqX6MUM6Xi8   Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-...

SGIG E295 How To Lean Into The Peace Of God Pt 1   Have you begged God for more peace or patience?  Perhaps it isn’t about begging for more but rather becoming aware of what you already have!  Enjoy this meaningful two part conversation on ‘how to lean into the peace of God’.   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/cPBEZfTMBTg   Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-...

SGIG E294 The Wonderful Waters Of Universalism – Repentance Beyond The Grave? Pt 2   What if the word ‘universalism’ isn’t a scary word that religion says to stay away from?  What if there is a more ancient and more beautiful way to understand what ‘Universalism’ is?  What if most of what we have been told about it is was incomplete or flat out wrong?  I think it is worth it to revisit and find a...