This Redeemed Life with Marian Jordan Ellis

Spiritual warfare is real, but we are not left defenseless. Christians are equipped with the full armor of God as described in Ephesians 6. In this episode, Marian Jordan Ellis explains the belt of truth and how it provides spiritual protection from the Enemy’s schemes. For more information on living the redeemed life, visit www.thisredeemedlife.org To order a resource mentioned on the show, visit...

The call to stand is the Christian’s response to spiritual warfare. In this episode, Marian Jordan Ellis continues teaching through Ephesians 6 and explains how we stand against the invisible war that confronts us. Just as in the natural realm, standing is a mental decision before it is a positional reality… the same is true in the spiritual realm. There is a mental preparation to stand firm again...

As the Redeemed of God, Ephesians warns that our struggles in this life are not against "flesh and blood." but against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Who is this Enemy, what is his motive, and how does he operate? These questions and more are answered as Marian Jordan Ellis teaches through Ephesians 6:10-12 and exposes the schemes and tactics of the Enemy, and explains why he tar...

The Christain life is not a playground; it is a battleground. Therefore, we must be wise to the nature of the battle we face. Ephesians 6:10-12 teaches Christians to stand firm against the spiritual forces of evil that oppose us. In episode 29, Marian Jordan Ellis shares three realities every believer should know concerning spiritual warfare and how to discern the schemes of the Enemy. This teachi...

Jesus sets captives free. Yet many Christ-followers are still captive to anger, resentment, bitterness, and unforgiveness. In Hebrews 12:14-15, Scripture describes this captivity as a "bitter root" that grows up to produce "bitter fruit." This bitter fruit can manifest as addictions, broken relationships, irrational fears, unhealthy imaginations, and crippling insecurity. The truth is that Jesus l...

Do you feel like your life is in bondage to shame, insecurity, anxiety, or an addiction? Jesus said He came to set the captives free. What is this state of freedom, and how does one enter into it? In this new series, Passport to Freedom by Marian Jordan Ellis, we dive into God's Word and look at the primary way we experience freedom in Christ.

What does it mean to honor our parents as adult children? How do we raise children who joyfully obey and honor us as their parents in a culture that encourages disrespect and rebellion? In Episode 28, Marian dives into Ephesians 6:1-3 with her friend Susannah Baker. Susannah shares the importance of honoring our parents as adults, how we do the hard work of restoring our souls from childhood wound...

What is the Biblical definition of marriage? What do “submission” and “headship” mean in marriage? How does marriage reveal the Gospel? These questions, and more, are addressed in episode 27 of This Redeemed Life as we continue to walk verse by verse through scripture. Ephesians 5:21-33 is the premier passage in the New Testament concerning marriage and gives us a prescription for a covenant relat...

“Whatever fills you controls you." This simple truth proves the key to understanding the call found in Ephesians 5:15-20 to live "spirit-filled" lives. The Holy Spirit is our power source to live the Christian life. While it is true that the Holy Spirit indwells all Christians, not all are filled with the Spirit. In this episode, Marian Jordan Ellis unpacks this critical passage and offers the key...

Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, so a Christian is called to reflect the light of Jesus to the world. But how do we fulfill this lofty calling? In Ephesians 5:8-14, we discover detailed instructions on manifesting Christ's goodness, righteousness, and truth. Tune in as Marian Jordan Ellis teaches the keys to a radiant life. Want to dig deeper into God's word and discover your identi...

Every believer walks through faith-testing times. These are "wilderness seasons" when what we believe about God is tested. Moses, Joseph, Elijah, and all the disciples experienced these trials. In this new series, Woman vs. The Wild, Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis looks at the various ways we are tempted to doubt God, walk away from the faith, and lose faith in heartache.  In Lesson 3, Grace in...

Ashley Chestnut serves as the Young Adult Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, where she disciples women. She’s the author of “It’s Not Just You,” a guide for women who are fighting for sexual purity in the midst of a sex-saturated culture that opposes God’s good design. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has questions about God’s design for sex and for thos...

The Christian life is often described as a relationship, not a religion. This relationship is with the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, who indwells us and empowers us to live for God’s glory. In Ephesians, Paul warns that the Holy Spirit can be grieved through our actions and attitudes. In today’s episode, Marian Jordan Ellis looks at the various ways we can grieve the Holy Spirit.

Although we are children of God and citizens of His Kingdom, that doesn’t mean we aren’t susceptible to the Enemy’s schemes. One of the Devil’s primary tactics to keep Christ-followers from experiencing the abundant life and the freedom Jesus offers is unforgiveness. Bitterness is a prison, which is why the Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians that unforgiveness gives the enemy a “foothold” or an acce...

There is more to the Christian life than merely believing the right set of truths. According to Ephesians, genuine faith produces a transformed life. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to remove the actions and attitudes that characterized our life before Jesua and put on the new life that is ours because of Christ. In this episode, Marian Jordan Ellis offers three ways we can “take off”...

In Season 3 of This Redeemed Life, we continue to walk verse by verse through Ephesians and unpack practical truths about living the Christian life. In episode 20, Marian Jordan Ellis teaches through Ephesians 4:17-24 and looks at the call to take off our old sinful nature and put on the new life in Christ. Marian shares illustrations from her own life of what it looks like to “take-off” her dirty...

Every believer walks through a test of their faith. These are "wilderness seasons" when what we believe about God is put to the test. Moses, Joseph, Elijah and all the disciples experienced these tests and trials. In this new series, Woman vs. The Wild, Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis looks at the various ways we are tempted to doubt God, walk away from the faith, and lose heart in the midst of...

Every believer walks through a test of their faith. These are "wilderness seasons" when what we believe about God is put to the test. Moses, Joseph, Elijah and all the disciples experienced these tests and trials. In this new series, Woman vs. The Wild, Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis looks at the various way we are tempted to doubt God, walk away from the faith, and lose heart in the midst of h...

On Episode 19 of This Redeemed Life, Marian welcomes Julie Lyles Carr to the table. Julie is host of the All Mom Does Podcast and the author of Raising an Original. As a mom of eight kids, she offers incredible wisdom and practical tips on Parenting for the Glory of God.

Spiritual maturity is the expectation of the Christian life, but sadly many Believers get stuck and don’t progress in their faith. In today’s episode Marian offers keys to spiritual maturity and how we can grow in discernment, Christ-like character, and victory over sin.

Bonus Episode: Prayers for Afghanistan On this special episode of This Redeemed Life, we pause to intercede for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Ephesians tells us that "God is able to do exceedingly more than we can ask or imagine." We believe that faith moves mountains and we know that God hears our prayers. So we invite you to not only listen, but pray with us as we ask God to work mira...

Episode 17: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts | Ephesians 4:7-13 We are the Church, the Body of Christ! Each of us is entrusted with Spiritual Gifts to use for God's glory. We all have a role to play, and no one sits on the bench in God's Kingdom. In episode 17, Marian unpacks Ephesians 4:7-13 and looks at the spiritual gifts given to the Church. Marian addresses the different perspectives on spiri...

Episode 16: For His Glory | Ephesians 4:1-6 In this episode, Marian shares about a hero in the faith, Wiliam Wilberforce, who God used to abolish slavery in England. From his biography, we learn how one man's encouragement empowered Willbeforce to persevere against the darkness and live for God's glory. Today, in our study of Ephesians, we receive encouragement directly from the Apostle Paul that...

Walk Worthy | Ephesians 4:1 In this episode, Marian shares her love for all things British, the great Queen Elizabeth, and of course, her first love--Jesus! Today we open Ephesians 4:1 and hear the call to "Walk Worthy of the Gospel." We need to listen to this call because, unfortunately, many people are turned off from Christianity because they don't see Christ in us. Our lives are meant to be wa...

Strengthen Your Inner Man with Guest Gary Thomas Today on This Redeemed Life, Marian welcomes a mentor and friend, Gary Thomas. Gary is the author of The Glorious Pursuit and today he helps us unpack Paul’s prayer for us in Ephesians 3.