The Waking up to Grace Podcast
There is a world of articles, books and information out there when it when it comes to Christianity, but we are mostly stuck with rhetoric and double-talk when it comes to our relationship with the LORD, our new identity as believers and the security and finality of the work of Jesus Christ.
Are you getting everything you need spiritually from your church or does something just seem to be missing?
I’m Lenny, host of the Waking up to Grace Podcast, join me as I investigate what our scriptures really taught about our Lord, Jesus Christ in context and why this matters to you!
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Episodes
70 episodes
070. Is Jesus Working in my Life?
We probe how to discern the Holy Spirit’s guidance by anchoring decisions in Scripture rather than feelings, entertainment, or cultural approval. We challenge fear-driven living, critique church habits that confuse comfort for growth, and call ...
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069. Stand Firm (John 15:1-6)
We trace how abiding in Christ reframes suffering, drawing on John 15–16, Hebrews 12, and stories from the early church to show why endurance is rooted in grace, not grit. We show how God turns what the world calls a curse into lasting fruit an...
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068. Pruning for Fruit Bearing (John 15:1-6)
We challenge the fear that hardship equals punishment and show how John 15 reframes trials as pruning for more fruit. We press into abiding as believing, freedom from guilt through the finished work of Christ, and a humble dependence that endur...
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067. Ask and it will be done (John 15:1-6)
We trace how abiding in Christ clarifies what we ask for and why some prayers are answered with confidence. Through John 15, 1 John, and Paul’s thorn, we show how dependence on the Spirit shapes desires, grows fruit, and keeps us from falling a...
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066. Thrown into the Fire and Burned (John 15:1-6)
We trace the vine from the prophets to the upper room and show why Jesus calls himself the true vine and how abiding is believing. Fear fades when we see that withered branches picture unbelief, while pruning affirms those loved by God....
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065. What is abiding in Christ? (John 15:1-6)
We trace John 15 through the lens of the cross and the Spirit to show that abiding in Christ means believing the gospel, not performing for worth. Prayer, love, and confidence before God flow from this union and are sustained by the Spirit’s in...
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064. Paul Rebukes Peter, Part 2 (Galatians 2:11)
We test a hard question: did the apostles continue Jewish practice while preaching grace, and how does that reshape Acts 15, Acts 21, Galatians 2, and Romans 14? Do we see in the gospel distinction without discrimination—Jew and Gentile worship...
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063. Paul Rebukes Peter, Part 1 (Galatians 2:11)
The confrontation between Paul and Peter in Antioch reveals key insights about grace, fellowship, and the true meaning of the gospel.• Paul rebuked Peter not for doctrinal error but for hypocrisy—his behavior contradicted the truth he p...
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062. God shows no Partiality (Romans 2:11)
The principle that "God shows no partiality" (Romans 2:11) shaped Paul's ministry approach as he navigated the complex relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers in the first-century church.• Paul consistently went to Jewish syna...
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061. Ten Reasons Futurism is Destructive
The destructive nature of futurism and its eschatological interpretations creates harmful consequences ranging from personal anxiety to political deception.• Futurist prophetic predictions have a 100% failure rate despite being proclaim...
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060. Glory and Honor and Immortality (Romans 2:7)
We explore the concept of "glory and honor and immortality" and how most Christians unknowingly seek what they already possess through the finished work of Christ• Understanding what the apostles were truly awaiting in the first century—...
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059. The Jew first, and also the Greek (Romans 2:9-11)
The second coming of Christ must have already happened in AD 70, coinciding with Jerusalem's destruction, as evidenced by the Day of Yahweh prophecies in Scripture.• The Day of the Lord brought tribulation "to the Jew first, and also th...
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058. Tribulation for the Jew first?! (Romans 2:9-11)
Paul's pronouncement that glory, honor, peace, tribulation and distress would come "to the Jew first" has profound implications for understanding biblical prophecy about the final judgment of national Israel.• The concept of "to the Jew...
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057. What is Preterism?
Preterism offers a radical reinterpretation of biblical prophecy, suggesting that Jesus' second coming occurred spiritually during the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. This perspective challenges mainstream Christianity's futurist views and p...
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056. God’s Judgment and Paul's Rhetoric (Romans 2:1-11)
Paul examines God's judgment in Romans 2, revealing how self-righteousness fails to save while faith in Christ's glory provides true salvation. His rhetorical style, influenced by Greek education, helps us understand difficult passages that mig...
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055. Sinners will not inherit Life (Romans 1:29-32)
As Christians we can walk by the Spirit rather than being consumed by sin and its destructive influence on our lives and communities.• Sin is what happens when separated from God, leading to a lack of peace, love, and fulfillment• W...
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054. Lost in the freedom of Grace (Romans 1:29-32)
Freedom in Christ allows us to enjoy unbreakable fellowship with God, but we must be careful not to get lost in that freedom and find ourselves in bondage to sin. This episode explores the tension between God's grace and our responsibility to f...
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053. Homosexuality: The Due Penalty for Error (Romans 1:21-28)
Paul's examination of homosexuality in Romans 1 reveals critical truths about sin, grace, and our relationship with God that challenge both extremes in today's church debate. We expose the error in teaching that Christians can be "out of fellow...
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052. The Gospel Written in Stars?! (Romans 1:18-20)
The gospel message may be written in the stars themselves, revealing Paul's true meaning in Romans 1:19-20 about what can be "clearly perceived" about God since creation.• Examining the concept of natural revelation versus the gospel re...
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051. (1 John 1:9) is NOT Christian Instruction?
The widespread misinterpretation of 1 John 1:9 has created unnecessary confusion about our fellowship with God and led to religious practices that don't align with the finished work of Christ.• 1 John 1:9 is not Christian instruction to...
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050. Thinking Outside of "The Box Church"
The modern "church" no longer resembles the participatory gatherings of the first century, having replaced communal sharing with passive entertainment and one-way communication. • Ancient synagogues were community centers where any...
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049. Unashamed: from Faith for Faith (Romans 1:16-17)
The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, revealing the righteousness that comes from faith for faith as prophesied in scripture.• Paul declared he was not ashamed of the gospel despite being treated as "scu...
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048. Are you out of Fellowship with God? (Romans 1:8-15)
Continuing last weeks study, we explore the biblical truth about fellowship with God, challenging the common teaching that Christians can be "in and out" of fellowship based on behavior and sin.• Examining Paul's letters to the Corinthi...
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047. How Spiritual is your Prayer Life? (Romans 1:8-15)
Lenny and Melissa explore Paul's prayer life across his letters, revealing his consistent focus on thanksgiving, spiritual growth, and Christ's love rather than sin-consciousness.• Paul consistently displayed thanksgiving and never-ceas...
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046. Prayer through Paul's Spiritual Lens (Romans 1:8-15)
Prayer extends beyond designated moments of quiet conversation with God into an ongoing spiritual mindset that permeates our entire thought life. When Paul prayed for the Romans "without ceasing," he showed us how to maintain spiritual focus an...
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