In this episode of Step In, we revisit the heart of the series and slow down to reflect on what spiritual formation actually looks like in real life.

We talk about the difference between pretending and transformation, why eternal life starts now, and how John 3v16 and John 10v10 belong together. Jesus saves us, and He is also forming us into people of love, joy, peace, and strength under control.

The conversation explores inner vows, false selves, burnout, Lent practices, and how wilderness seasons become God’s classroom. We wrestle with the idea that grace is not opposed to effort, but to earning, and what it looks like to cooperate with the Holy Spirit instead of trying harder on our own.

Referenced Sunday Sermon: https://youtu.be/QzC41O0KYeo

Scripture Referenced: John 3v16 John 10v10 Galatians 1v10 Colossians 3v23 Matthew 11v28–30 Romans 8v28