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Captives vs. Prisoners, Saved vs. Free — Finding True Freedom in Christ (w/ Pastor Dan Blacksher, Hope Fellowship)
Pastor Dan Blacksher shares a raw, hope-filled testimony—moving from “saved but not free” to true transformation in Christ. We unpack identity, relapse vs. renewal, and the “caterpillar → butterfly” life of Romans 12:2 and Isaiah 61. Practical tools, marketplace evangelism, and freedom for the incarcerated & addicted.
Full Show Notes
Guest: Pastor Dan Blacksher (Associate Pastor, Hope Fellowship)
Hosts: Scott Walters & Aubrey Pridgen
Theme: Identity in Christ, renewing the mind, freedom vs. forgiveness, marketplace evangelism, recovery & re-entry ministry.
What you’ll hear
Dan’s salvation story and the “honeymoon season” of answered prayer → the harder season that forged maturity.
“Saved vs. Free”: why many live forgiven but not free—and how to close the gap.
The caterpillar/cocoon/butterfly picture of transformation (metamorphō — Romans 12:1–2).
Captives vs. prisoners (Isaiah 61; Luke 4:18): trauma, choice, and the road to freedom.
Walking out freedom from pornography, shame, and suicidal oppression—practical repentance that sticks.
Marketplace evangelism & excellence at work as worship and witness.
Stewardship, generosity, and why God multiplies seed to the sower.
Crossroads (women re-entry) and CPC Metro (pro-life support): real outcomes & how to help.
Prayer for personal freedom and for an awakening across our nation.
Key Scriptures Mentioned
Romans 12:1–2 (transformation / “metamorphō”)
Isaiah 61; Luke 4:18 (set captives & prisoners free; beauty for ashes)
Matthew 13 (parable of the soils)
1 Samuel 16:23 (David playing; relief from torment)
Romans 14:17 (kingdom: righteousness, peace, joy)
2 Kings 6–7 (siege → sudden turnaround)
Ephesians 1:3 (every spiritual blessing)
Proverbs 13:22 (inheritance to children’s children)
Ministries & Orgs Mentioned
Hope Fellowship (services: Sun 10:30 AM; Wed 6:30–7:30 PM)
Crossroads (women’s transitional homes; strong recidivism outcomes)
CPC Metro (empowering the choice for life)
Highlights & Takeaways
Identity drives behavior: stop calling yourself “a sinner saved by grace” and start living as a new creation in Christ.
Under pressure (the “goo stage”), choose forward—toward transformation—not back to old lies.
Obedience > outcomes: heaven celebrates faithfulness, not optics.
Excellence at work is evangelism: do everything as unto the Lord.
Practical repentance: confess, receive cleansing, thank God for restored fellowship, move forward—don’t worship the fear of the next failure.
Prayer Prompt
“Lord, give me grace to go all-in—expose and uproot every lie I believe about You, myself, and my future. Move me from saved to free, and use me to rebuild what the enemy tried to destroy. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Calls to Action
Subscribe, rate, and share to help others find hope.
Need prayer or help? Email us or call.
If you serve in re-entry, recovery, or pro-life support and want to connect, reach out below.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495
Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816
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By dameindonaldPastor Dan Blacksher shares a raw, hope-filled testimony—moving from “saved but not free” to true transformation in Christ. We unpack identity, relapse vs. renewal, and the “caterpillar → butterfly” life of Romans 12:2 and Isaiah 61. Practical tools, marketplace evangelism, and freedom for the incarcerated & addicted.
Full Show Notes
Guest: Pastor Dan Blacksher (Associate Pastor, Hope Fellowship)
Hosts: Scott Walters & Aubrey Pridgen
Theme: Identity in Christ, renewing the mind, freedom vs. forgiveness, marketplace evangelism, recovery & re-entry ministry.
What you’ll hear
Dan’s salvation story and the “honeymoon season” of answered prayer → the harder season that forged maturity.
“Saved vs. Free”: why many live forgiven but not free—and how to close the gap.
The caterpillar/cocoon/butterfly picture of transformation (metamorphō — Romans 12:1–2).
Captives vs. prisoners (Isaiah 61; Luke 4:18): trauma, choice, and the road to freedom.
Walking out freedom from pornography, shame, and suicidal oppression—practical repentance that sticks.
Marketplace evangelism & excellence at work as worship and witness.
Stewardship, generosity, and why God multiplies seed to the sower.
Crossroads (women re-entry) and CPC Metro (pro-life support): real outcomes & how to help.
Prayer for personal freedom and for an awakening across our nation.
Key Scriptures Mentioned
Romans 12:1–2 (transformation / “metamorphō”)
Isaiah 61; Luke 4:18 (set captives & prisoners free; beauty for ashes)
Matthew 13 (parable of the soils)
1 Samuel 16:23 (David playing; relief from torment)
Romans 14:17 (kingdom: righteousness, peace, joy)
2 Kings 6–7 (siege → sudden turnaround)
Ephesians 1:3 (every spiritual blessing)
Proverbs 13:22 (inheritance to children’s children)
Ministries & Orgs Mentioned
Hope Fellowship (services: Sun 10:30 AM; Wed 6:30–7:30 PM)
Crossroads (women’s transitional homes; strong recidivism outcomes)
CPC Metro (empowering the choice for life)
Highlights & Takeaways
Identity drives behavior: stop calling yourself “a sinner saved by grace” and start living as a new creation in Christ.
Under pressure (the “goo stage”), choose forward—toward transformation—not back to old lies.
Obedience > outcomes: heaven celebrates faithfulness, not optics.
Excellence at work is evangelism: do everything as unto the Lord.
Practical repentance: confess, receive cleansing, thank God for restored fellowship, move forward—don’t worship the fear of the next failure.
Prayer Prompt
“Lord, give me grace to go all-in—expose and uproot every lie I believe about You, myself, and my future. Move me from saved to free, and use me to rebuild what the enemy tried to destroy. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Calls to Action
Subscribe, rate, and share to help others find hope.
Need prayer or help? Email us or call.
If you serve in re-entry, recovery, or pro-life support and want to connect, reach out below.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495
Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816