Still Growing In Grace

SGIG E275 Forgiveness, Christ’s Infusion, & Sin, Sorting it out Pt1   What effect did the cross have? There are a lot of things we have been told ‘the cross’ did.  Perhaps there is more going on than we have been told.  Enjoy this great conversation! Part 1 of 2   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/UP_sFOb485c Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-g...

SGIG E274 Why Did Jesus Have To Die What Was The Point Pt 2   This is a topic that keeps coming up and the perspectives do vary.  If you are looking for a more ‘Hope-FilledPerspective’, then take a good listen to this two part podcast!!  Enjoy!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/4tveDYMOsX0 Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-grace Weekly Blog: http...

SGIG E273 Why Did Jesus Have To Die What Was The Point Pt 1   This is a topic that keeps coming up and the perspectives do vary.  If you are looking for a more ‘Hope-Filled Perspective’, then take a good listen to this two part podcast!!  Enjoy!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/XMCghT0VN50   Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-grace Weekly Blog: h...

SGIG E272 Offering Hope In The Middle Of Suffering Pt 2   How we view life, God, ourselves can be greatly affected when we are going through difficult times.  Sometimessome meaningful encouragement can help reset our ‘minds’.  Enjoy this two part conversation offering a more ‘hope-filled perspective’.   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/2h6JI4aVMqc   Podcast:   https://podcasters.s...

SGIG E271 Offering Hope In The Middle Of Suffering Pt 1   How we view life, God, ourselves can be greatly affected when we are going through difficult times.  Sometimessome meaningful encouragement can help reset our ‘minds’.  Enjoy this two part conversation offering a more ‘hope-filled perspective’.   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/XD8NzSNcogA   Podcast:   https://podcasters.s...

SGIG E270 Tithing VS Giving Under Grace Pt2   One of the toughest lessons for Pastors and churches to learn is that ‘tithing’ is not taught or instructed in the New Testament….at all.  There is no room for scare tactics or guilttrips to try and get people to ‘give’….and then use GOD as the one threatening.  So how can we understand the difference between ‘tithing’ and what ‘giving’ can look like f...

SGIG E269 Tithing VS Giving Under Grace Pt1   One of the toughest lessons for Pastors and churches to learn is that ‘tithing’ is not taught or instructed in the New Testament….at all.  There is no room for scare tactics or guilt trips to try and get people to ‘give’….and then use GOD as the one threatening.  So how can we understand the difference between ‘tithing’ and what ‘giving’ can look like...

SGIG E268 Legalism, Disciplines & Grace, What Is The Difference   When we hear the word ‘legalism’ or ‘disciplines’ it can really be turn off.  It can be confusing so enjoy this conversation as we unpack the topic and offer hope to a better understanding!  Enjoy   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/nqFeyxZkk0k   Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in...

SGIGE267 Living From The Unforced Rhythms Of Grace   Life is fast paced and we are usually not good at ‘slowing down’.  Enjoy this meaningful conversation onlearning to live from the peace of Christ in us.  Learning to live from a place of rest.   Watch Today’s Episode onYouTube https://youtu.be/9b9AWpVu8YA https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker     Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

SGIG E266 Navigating An Understanding Of The Prophetic Pt 2   The term ‘Prophetic’ can really put off a lot of people.  How can we navigate through all the ‘drama’ of how ‘some’ define it and find a balanced perspective that leaves room for grace to others and mystery to not have everything explained?  If topic drives you nuts or makes you ‘roll your eyes’, then let us invite you to listen to this...

SGIG E265 Navigating An Understanding Of The Prophetic Pt 1   The term ‘Prophetic’ can really put off a lot of people.  How can we navigate through all the ‘drama’ of how ‘some’ define it and find a balanced perspective that leaves room for grace to others and mystery to not have everything explained?  If topic drives you nuts or makes you ‘roll your eyes’, then let us invite you to listen to this...

SGIG E264 Separation & Dualism Dismantling ‘Us vs Them’ Pt 2   Have you ever been told you are ‘separated from God’ or that your ‘sins separate you from God’?  That is how many have started when sharing the so called gospel.  What if the good news is SO MUCH better than beginning with ‘separation’.  Imagine if we begin with UNION!  Can you imagine how much better and clearer the Gospel would b...

SGIG E263 Separation & Dualism Dismantling ‘Us vs Them’   Have you ever been told you are ‘separated from God’ or that your ‘sins separate you from God’?  That is how many have started when sharing the so called gospel.  What if the good news is SO MUCH better than beginning with ‘separation’.  Imagine if we begin with UNION!  Can you imagine how much better and clearer the Gospel would be?  E...

SGIGE262 Finding Hope When Things Are Difficult Pt 2   Unlearning half truths is difficult enough but how do we navigate our faith when things are difficult.  What do we do when we are questioned, or have deeper questions ourselves?  Enjoy this two part conversation as we unpacksome of this big topic.   Watch Today’s Episode onYouTube https://youtu.be/t1_Y0ds6KIk Podcast:   https://podcasters.spot...

SGIG E261 Finding Hope When Things Are Difficult Pt 1   Unlearning half truths is difficult enough but how do we navigate our faith when things are difficult.  What do we do when we are questioned, or have deeper questions ourselves?  Enjoy this two part conversation as we unpacksome of this big topic.   Watch Today’s Episode onYouTube https://youtu.be/FaTbK5NoOyE   Podcast:   https://podcasters.s...

SGIG E260 Recognizing Our Own Ungraciousness & Finding Hope Pt2   When we wake up to a deeper understanding of the Love of God, our reactions to others who see things similar to the old way we did, can be hurtful and ungracious.  We cannot forget where we have come from and there are new communication skills we need to learn.  Enjoy this discussion.   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://y...

SGIG E259 Recognizing Our Own Ungraciousness & Finding Hope Pt1   When we wake up to a deeper understanding of the Love of God, our reactions to others who see things similar to the old way we did, can be hurtful and ungracious.  We cannot forget where we have come from and there are new communication skills we need to learn.  Enjoy this discussion.   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://y...

SGIG E258 Loving Your Enemies Pt 4  How To Actually Love   There is life after periods of deconstruction.  What does it look like?  Unlearning and detaching from doctrines andbeliefs that were never meant to be embraced has great value.  But there has got to be more.  If we want to truly grow in our knowledge and understanding of the ‘Love Of God’, we need to revisit some of the foundational thing...

SGIG E257 Loving Your Enemies Pt 3  Who Does It Apply To? There is life after periods of deconstruction.  What does it look like?  Unlearning and detaching from doctrines andbeliefs that were never meant to be embraced has great value.  But there has got to be more.  If we want to truly grow in our knowledge and understanding of the ‘Love Of God’, we need to revisit some of the foundational things...

SGIG E256 Beyond Deconstruction is Forgiveness & Loving Your Enemies Pt 2 There is life after periods of deconstruction.  What does it look like?  Unlearning and detaching from doctrines andbeliefs that were never meant to be embraced has great value.  But there has got to be more.  If we want to truly grow in our knowledge and understanding of the ‘Love Of God’, we need to revisit some of the...

SGIG E255 Beyond Deconstruction isForgiveness & Loving Your Enemies Pt 1 There is life after periods of deconstruction.  What does it look like?  Unlearning and detaching from doctrines andbeliefs that were never meant to be embraced has great value.  But there has got to be more.  If we want to truly grow in our knowledge and understanding of the ‘Love Of God’, we need to revisit some of the...

Don’t forget where you have come from and the path you have taken.  Be gracious to those who may be on a ‘similar’ journey.  It takes time to learn and grow, unlearn and relearn.  Enjoy the wisdom discussed in today’s episode!   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/zJ4YvQzdtQg    Podcast:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-grace Weekly Blog: https://mikezenker....

SGIG E253 Questions & Triggers Along TheJourney Pt 2   As we encounter better and more ‘Hope-Filled’ perspectives on the love of God, we may have more questions than answers along the way.  You might even be ‘triggered’ by things you have unlearned as you navigate a journey of Growing In Grace.  How might we respond to the ‘Questions & Triggers’ that come our way?  That is what today’s dis...

SGIG E252 Questions & Triggers Along The Journey Pt 1   As we encounter better and more ‘Hope-Filled’ perspectives on the love of God, we may have more questions than answers along the way.  You might even be ‘triggered’ by things you have unlearned as you navigate a journey of Growing In Grace.  How might we respond to the ‘Questions & Triggers’ that come our way?  That is what today’s di...

SGIG E251 Jesus & Divinity: Does It Matter? Pt 2   The discussion around Jesus being ‘divine’ or not is not a new conversation.  It is, however, an important one.  That is what today’s discussion is about.  Enjoy Part 2 of 2.   Watch Today’s Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/QhZXxOEw_bI   Or listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-grace     Donat...