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Is grace just a nice word, or is it spiritual power? In this episode, Jon talks about re-enchanting grace. Restoring its true, supernatural weight. Paul didn’t use grace as a soft or passive term but as a force directly connected to Jesus Christ. Grace forgives, yes, but it also strengthens and empowers. Stay tuned for a fun and meaningful discussion that will deepen your appreciation for what gra...

Struggling with assurance of salvation can feel like spiritual warfare… Because it is. Satan wants you to doubt your standing with God and keep you anxious and uncertain. Today’s episode is about how assurance is not found in your sincerity or obedience but in Christ alone. Jon discusses why you can’t fight this battle with fleshly means, but only with gospel truth. Exploring how the spiritual bat...

Hooked by the holidays? Or just hoping to get through them? Whether you’re counting down to Christmas with excitement or bracing for the season’s sorrow, this episode is for you. Jon talks about the joy found in Christ during this time of year, regardless of your emotional state. The first coming of Jesus offers hope for the cheerful and the hurting alike. Tune in for a timely reminder that Christ...

Many Christians wrestle with anxiety, discouragement, and even thoughts of despair. Our performance-driven culture distorts our view of God and grace, leaving us feeling exhausted and hollow. In this episode, Jon interviews David Zahl about his new book: “The Big Relief.” We discuss how grace reorients our lives, bringing joy, purpose, and rest for weary souls. If you’re craving real relief, this...

You probably don’t believe in the prosperity gospel, at least not the version that promises wealth and health in exchange for faith or donations. But what if traces of it still influence your Christian life? In this episode, Jon explores how transactional thinking subtly creeps into the hearts of even Reformed believers. We often assume God's nearness or blessing is based on our performance, which...

Have you ever wondered, “Why do I still struggle with this?” Many Christians expect that with maturity, temptation will decrease and sin will lose its appeal. But Scripture offers a more realistic view. In this episode, we talk about the saint-sinner reality. How believers remain both righteous in Christ and yet still battle the flesh. Jon is joined by special guest pastor and author, Luke Kjolhau...

Do you ever feel alone, like something is just wrong with you? Many people silently wrestle with loneliness while living in a culture that celebrates self-prioritization and self-love. But instead of healing us, this only leads to deeper isolation. In this episode, Jon reviews a thought-provoking video and discusses a humble truth about why loneliness persists and how the gospel offers real libera...

Do you ever feel stuck in despair, wondering if God is still near? In this conversation, Jon Moffitt, Justin Perdue, and Chad Bird discuss how Christ meets us in our darkest moments with real comfort and sustaining grace. Recorded live at 1517’s Here We Still Stand 2025 Conference in San Diego, we explore how the Psalms, the church, and the gospel itself anchor us when life feels overwhelming. Thi...

Satan’s primary weapon against believers is accusation, especially when we fail. At our recent Law-Gospel conference, Justin Perdue preached on Jesus and the Accuser, showing how Satan targets our assurance and tempts us to trust our own righteousness or despair entirely. What follows is a panel discussion with Chad Bird, Ken Jones, Justin, and Jon Moffitt, diving deeper into how Christ defends us...

What truly motivates the Christian life: the gospel or the law? Too often, we confuse gospel-driven living with law-based performance. This panel discussion, recorded live at our 2025 Theocast Conference, explores how the distinction between law and gospel shapes our motivations, obedience, and joy in Christ. Featuring a post-lecture conversation with Chad Bird, Ken Jones, Justin Perdue, and Jon M...

I regularly sit across the table from people and ask them to tell me the gospel. I can see how nervous and anxious that question makes them. Maybe you have had that experience: someone asks you, "What is the gospel?" and suddenly you do not know how to respond. You worry you might not say the right thing. Often this happens because we have made the gospel far too complicated in the way we talk abo...

Justin and Jon love this phrase: All of Christ for all of life. That is what this podcast is about today. The doctrine of Christ is important, and we need to get it right—but it is also for our daily lives. This is where it becomes a balm and a joy. It allows us not only to have rest but also to give rest. So we want to talk about what all of Christ looks like in areas such as relational conflict....

Something I wish Christianity would address more often is the normal battle with sin. Or, to put it another way: temptation. Temptation is a normal experience. That word "normal" is the key. We tend to think that as we grow in Christ, temptation decreases. But that is not what Paul says about our experience. It’s important to understand that you will not only struggle with sin, meaning you’re figh...

When I say the word repent, how do you feel? When I say confess your sins, what does that evoke in you? If repentance feels scary, threatening, or uncomfortable, or if confession feels the same, this podcast is for you. Jon and Justin are going to have a sweet conversation about how good God is to us, how forgiving and merciful He is, and how, since we have been united to Jesus by faith and brough...

This conversation was recorded before the official announcement of Charlie’s death. Our hearts and our prayers are with his family. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort them now and always. There is so much evil and pain in this world, and in this life. It all just feels too much to bear. We don't just face the evils of men; day by day, we are confronted with truly wicked and demonic powers that look...

Expository preaching has been very popular for the last 30 to 40 years, and we are thankful for that. But the Bible actually tells us how the Word is to be explained and expounded, and that is what this episode is about. Jon and Justin are going to make the argument that if Christ is not part of the explanation, then technically it is not a Christian sermon. It is not a biblical sermon. It is not...

Is there a man who sits on the throne of God? And what does that mean for us? Can Jesus identify with us and have compassion on us in the midst of our struggle, our fear, and our discouragement? Does He feel things for us? Is Jesus of Nazareth a man of feeling? The answer to those questions is yes. He is a man of feeling. He is with us, compassionate, merciful, and gentle. This has everything to d...

Today's episode is definitely a little more in your face, as you can tell from the title, but it's so important. Jon and Justin want to talk about preaching and how we understand Scripture in general, including expository and exegetical preaching. We want to help you see that if your conclusion is not Jesus, then something is missing. And we have reasons for saying that, based on the teaching of J...

When you read Genesis or Exodus, the very first books of the Bible, what comes to mind? Do you think of creationism versus evolution? An ark in Kentucky? Or do you think about Christ, how He has been present from the very beginning and is woven through every book of Scripture, including Genesis and Exodus? Jon and Justin are having a conversation today about Christ in the beginning. We’re going to...

Some of you may feel like your testimony isn’t exciting enough to be worth sharing. Maybe you’ve wondered if you're even saved because you haven’t experienced a dramatic life transformation. Others may think only those who’ve hit rock bottom can truly understand grace. In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about why that’s not true; and why every believer, no matter their story, needs the same amaz...

Many of you have probably prayed the prayer of Paul: “Lord, please take this away from me.” Not just once, but many times. It can become exhausting, frustrating, and even lead to doubt. That’s why today’s podcast is so important. We need to talk about trials and God’s grace, and how the two go together. What promise do we actually have from God? We dive deep into the reality of His love for us, es...

In this life, we’re offered all kinds of reasons and purposes to live. But when you try them, you often realize that, in the end, you’re still weak, still unsatisfied, and still not measuring up. Then comes the question: “What is the purpose of my life? Why am I even here?” That’s a really tough place to be. This episode connects closely to last week’s: “Jesus Knows You’re Tired.” So what now? Do...

Maybe you’ve heard the term arrival fallacy; the idea that once we reach a certain point in life, things will finally get easier. We can fall into the same mindset in the Christian life, believing that one day suffering will lessen, trials will be lighter, or the battle with sin won’t be as intense. Some even think that if we just get church and doctrine right, the problems will go away. But that’...

James 4 gives us an interesting warning: Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. In Ephesians 4, Paul talks about not giving the devil a foothold—don’t give him room in the congregation. What we want to talk about today is this: What does that actually look like, and what is Satan after in both of those contexts? We would argue that, throughout the New Testament, the writers are trying to pro...

Should we be brute-forcing sanctification? Are we relying on our own strength to produce holiness? The American church often places heavy emphasis on the growth of the Christian—living each day simply to behave better than the day before—instead of emphasizing trust and rest in the finished work of Christ. It becomes more about avoiding sin than clinging to Jesus. In today’s episode, Jon and Justi...