Don’t assume someone is saved just because they say they’re a Christian.
In this episode, I explore why so many people grow up believing they’re followers of Jesus without ever hearing the true Gospel.
A challenging episode for anyone in ministry, discipleship, or leadership.

Today I sat down with my younger brother to hear his story of grace. How God brought him to repentance, and then salvation.

Today I sat down with a friend to talk about how he went from a cultural Christian — someone who believed in God but didn’t really know Him — to someone who genuinely met Jesus and began walking with Him.

We talk about the moment things became real, how God changed his heart, and what it looks like to move from religion to relationship.

If you’ve ever felt like you were “around faith” but not alive in Christ, this story will encourage you.

How do you start getting good advice—and actually recognize it when you hear it? In this episode, Martin reflects on the importance of slowing down, taking life one day at a time, and trusting God in the process. With insights from Matthew 6:25 and Proverbs 12:17, you’ll learn practical ways to find peace, grow in wisdom, and live faithfully today.

Do you ever feel exhausted trying to live the Christian life? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly overthinking what the next 50 years of your life will look like. In this episode of Afterthoughts, Martin shares why that kind of long-term pressure can actually keep us from walking with Christ—and why the answer is learning to follow Jesus one day at a time.

We’ll also dive into Philippians 1:9–10, where Paul prays that believers’ love would grow in knowledge and discernment. This prayer reveals that real Christian love doesn’t lead to confusion or blind tolerance but to wisdom, clarity, and spiritual strength—so different from the way culture defines love.

If you’ve ever felt weary, stuck, or spiritually drained from trying to do it all, this reflection will encourage you to reset, breathe, and rediscover the simplicity of daily faith.

🔗 Share this with a friend who feels worn out in their walk with Christ.
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In this episode, I talk about what I have in mind for the future of the show.

Church discipline is often misunderstood, but when practiced biblically, it actually reinforces the gospel rather than contradicting it. In this episode, we explore why church discipline matters, how to navigate the difficult conversations involved, and the importance of providing clarity over condemnation. We’ll discuss how a well-communicated process creates a clear path to restoration, ensuring that correction is rooted in love and aimed at reconciliation.

Disclaimer: We’re the first to admit we haven’t always navigated this process perfectly. In this episode, we take a Bible study approach to examine the standard that Scripture sets and explore the reasoning behind it.

So many people claim to follow Jesus, but their lives don’t show it. How do we challenge friends who think they’re saved but aren’t truly living for Him?

In this episode, we break down:

✅ The difference between believing in Jesus vs. following Him

✅ Signs of false faith vs. true salvation

✅ How to have tough but loving conversations

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my friend really following Jesus?”—this is for you. 🎧 Listen now!

Ever wondered what predestination really means? In this episode, we break down the concept in simple, relatable terms, separating myths from truth. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or searching for clarity, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

"But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind."

James 1:6

Group discussion on the point of these verses in James.

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