Because of the gospel, Christians can “suffer well”: suffering is real and painful, but it is not random or final. In Romans 8:18–30, Paul shows that our pain sits inside a larger story of redemption—creation groans, we groan, the Spirit groans with and for us, and God is actively turning suffering into future glory by shaping us into Christ.

In this episode, we dive into Romans 8:1–17 to see that God doesn’t patch up our old life—He gives us a brand-new operating system through the Holy Spirit. Discover what it means to live free from condemnation, walk in resurrection power, and rest in your identity as God’s adopted child.

We all have good intentions that keep colliding with reality. In this episode, we walk through Romans 7 to unpack the war within every believer, why willpower isn’t enough, and how the Holy Spirit leads us from frustration into real freedom in Christ.

What if the freedom we chase is actually the thing that keeps us bound? In this powerful message from Romans 6:15–23, Pastor Rich unpacks one of the greatest paradoxes of the Gospel: True freedom isn’t found in doing whatever you want — it’s found in surrendering to the right Master. Through personal stories, powerful illustrations, and Paul’s timeless words, we discover that: Grace isn’t permission to sin — it’s power to obey, Everyone serves something — the only question is who, and Real freedom begins when we hand over control to Jesus. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of sin, striving, or self-dependence, this message will remind you that the One who bought your freedom is the only One worthy of your surrender.

Many believers live between the cross and the resurrection — forgiven, but not free. In this message, Pastor Vanessa explores the mystery of Romans 6: that to truly live, something in us must die. Through the symbol of baptism and the truth of grace, discover what it means to be buried with Christ and raised to walk in new life. This is where endings become beginnings, and death gives way to freedom.

In this episode, Pastor Rich unpacks Romans 5:12–21 and explores how two men—Adam and Jesus—changed the course of human history. The first Adam’s disobedience brought sin and death into the world, but the second Adam, Jesus Christ, brought life, righteousness, and unshakable grace. Discover how God’s grace doesn’t just cover sin—it overflows beyond it—and what it means to live as someone who reigns in life through Jesus. Learn how to move from condemnation to justification, from striving to resting, and from defeat to victory. Because where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.

In this message from the Unashamed series, Pastor Rich shares how true peace isn’t something we chase — it’s something we already have through Jesus Christ. Discover how to rest in what Christ has done, stand firm in grace, and find hope even in hardship. When we live from peace, not for it, we experience the strength, love, and confidence that only come from God.

Have you ever gotten something completely backwards? In Romans 4, Paul reminds us that righteousness isn’t earned by effort—it’s received by faith. Through Abraham and David, we discover that grace comes before works, and faith before reward. In this message, Pastor Rich Shepherd helps us see that being right with God isn’t about performance—it’s about trust. Faith first. Grace always.

After spending the first three chapters of Romans uncovering the bad news—that every one of us stands guilty before a holy God—Paul finally turns the corner to share the Good News: we can be made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ. In this message, Pastor Rich unpacks what it means to be justified by faith, explores powerful words like justification and propitiation, and reminds us that salvation isn’t earned by our performance, but received through belief. When we understand that, pride falls away, unity is restored, and faith takes center stage.Whether you’re churched, unchurched, religious, or brand new to faith, this passage reminds us that the ground is level at the foot of the cross—and Jesus alone gets the glory.

In this episode, we dive into Romans 3:1–20, where Paul confronts both Jews and Gentiles with the sobering reality that no one is righteous apart from God. We’ll explore the tough questions Paul anticipates from his listeners—about God’s faithfulness, human sin, and divine justice—and discover how his answers point us back to the unshakable character of God. From the predictability of human weakness to the relentless faithfulness of God, this message unpacks why we all desperately need grace and how the fear of the Lord transforms the way we live. If you’ve ever wrestled with feelings of guilt, self-righteousness, or wondering if God’s promises still stand in the face of human failure, this episode will encourage you to trust in God’s Word, walk humbly, and embrace the good news that is coming.