In this second of two broadcasts that were recorded in Finland, Aura Elliott joins Mike again. Aura shares the keys for healing for a wife whose husband is struggling with pornography or sexual sin, then flips the script by asking Mike several questions.

In a broadcast recorded near Helsinki, Finland, Aura Elliott, our ministry partner in Finland, joins Mike to discuss the prevalence of porn use in her country, and what she sees happening in the church in Finland.

In this broadcast, Mike lays out the effective steps that can be taken to break free from porn addiction. Shutting down all dishonesty and lying and staying connected to others are just the beginning. The character needs rebuilding and the heart yearns for healing… what this looks like and more.

Today, many are struggling with fear and anxiety. Once fear gets a grip, it invites its cousins anger and control to join it, wrecking havoc on relationships in the process. Mike shares his own struggles with fear in the past, and what overcoming it can look like in different situations. Surrender, release, trust, prayer, and standing up in the spiritual battle make a difference.

Sandy Glazebrook is a 68 yr old married Christ-follower, a mother & grandmother, former drug addict and a survivor of physical, sexual, mental and verbal abuse. In Part 1 of our interview with Sandy, she shared her story, which included broken bones, a life of fear, being raped, and the difficulty of leaving her abusers. In Part 2, Mike and Sandy continue the conversation with what Sandy’s healing process looked like.

Sandy Glazebrook is a 68 yr old married Christ-follower, a mother & grandmother, former drug addict and a survivor of physical, sexual, mental and verbal abuse. In this first of two shows, Sandy shares her story, which includes broken bones, a life of fear, being raped, and the difficulty of leaving her abusers. Sandy’s story is one of hope for those who are living in a nightmare.

Tim Peterson is the leader of our men’s ministry. He leads our 8 week men’s courses, leads support and prayer groups, and does counseling, including 2 day intensives. He has also been a missionary to Uganda. Sandy England has been with Blazing Grace for more than 10 years. She leads our wives ministry does counseling wives, and plays a critical role in prayer which is the engine of BG. In this second of two shows, Tim and Sandy join Mike to discuss a range of topics, beginning with Ozzy Osbourne and how Christians affirmed the life and music of someone who promoted the occult and witchcraft.

Tim Peterson is the leader of our men’s ministry. He leads our 8 week men’s courses, leads support and prayer groups, and does counseling, including 2 day intensives. He has also been a missionary to Uganda. Sandy England has been with Blazing Grace for more than 10 years. She leads our wives ministry does counseling wives, and plays a critical role in prayer which is the engine of BG. In this first of two shows, Tim and Sandy join Mike to discuss a range of topics, beginning with childlike faith.

“Every church needs to be able to answer two questions. First, what is our plan for making disciples? And second, does our plan work?”

We hear stories in the news of mass baptisms and people coming to Christ. This is fantastic news. Then we must asked, will they be equipped? Will they be told that they must be in God’s word every day for the rest of their life? Taught how powerful prayer is, and challenged to make prayer a top priority? Hear that they must not isolate themselves as 80% of modern Christians are doing today, and that they must live connected to a tribe of committed believers on an ongoing basis for support, accountability and prayer? Be encouraged and challenged to participate in prayer meetings consistently? Receive effective help for their struggles with sin, especially, sexual sin? With 70% of Christian men and 40% of Christian women viewing porn and masturbating while half of Christians seeing no problem with promiscuity, the chances that many new converts are struggling with sexual sin is high. Will they receive guidance, support, and effective answers in this area?

Mike shares from personal experience how God will allow us to go through extended trials for the purpose of building up our spiritual muscles, strengthening our character and faith, and forging endurance, as we’re shown in the Bible. Endurance, as Jesus warned us in Matthew 24, will be critical for the days ahead.

“Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”