Welcome back to the Carpe Fide podcast! For this episode, we are taking a brief break from our usual programming to share a special sermon recently preached at Missio Dei Church. 

In this message, we dive deep into Ephesians 1:7 to explore the incredible spiritual gift of redemption. The sermon examines the believer's profound transition from the infinite past of being chosen by God into the immediate present reality of living fully "in Him". You will hear an exposition on what it truly means to be ransomed from a state of total slavery to sin and brought into total freedom—purchased not with perishable things like silver or gold, but through the precious, shed blood of Christ. 

We also explore the breathtaking biblical reality of complete forgiveness, looking at how God has removed our sins as far as the east is from the west, wiped them out like a thick fog, and cast them into the unreachable depths of the ocean where they are remembered no more. Finally, this message challenges us to leave behind any lingering guilt or shame, encouraging us to approach God's throne boldly as His children and to live out our days as "happy, glad warriors for righteousness". 

Tune in to be reminded of the eternal freedom, transformed identity, and joyful purpose we have been given in Jesus!

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Welcome to Episode 220 of the Carpe Fide podcast, where Justin and Jesse Gruber tackle the completely normal, definitely-not-insane internet trend of deciding Hitler actually "wasn't that bad of a guy". Because dropping $100 on Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History archive was simply out of the budget, the guys instead bring on their former pastor and biblical counselor, Joe Schenke, to help them navigate the exhausting hot-button topic of the "post-war consensus".

Tune in as the trio dissects the glaring irony of the "woke right"—a deeply confused demographic that vehemently rejects the concept of systemic guilt and racism, right up until it's time to blame a Jewish scapegoat for systematically controlling the entire globe. Along the way, Justin casually flexes his refusal to read Mein Kampf unless it's in the original German, Woodrow Wilson catches a completely random stray for giving us the Federal Reserve, and Joe uses Acts 2 to remind everyone that history is governed by a sovereign God, not secret ethnic cabals.

If the shoe fits, wear it; if the truth hurts, bear it; and if you're suddenly getting your worldview from an angry guy on Facebook who thinks the Allied forces were the real bad guys, please just listen to this episode.

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Justin and Jesse Gruber broadcast from the badlands of South Jersey to officially rename hockey to "Ice Football" and celebrate the beautiful sound of the New Jersey governor getting relentlessly booed by Devils fans.

Moving from sports to spiritual gymnastics, the guys trace the 1950s "stay out of our bedroom" movement directly into the modern church. They compare C.S. Lewis's safe, "vanilla" Anglican roots to today's Church of England, highlighting a clergyman's Greta Thunberg-style meltdown over the church not fully affirming "procreative" and "God-glorifying" same-sex marriages.

Then, they tackle the ultimate boss of post-truth secular logic: a viral post from a churchgoing, charity-running lesbian mom who claims her spicy OnlyFans account is just her faithfully loving the sensual body God gave her.

Plus: Jesse valiantly fights off sleep on mic, the guys realize they completely lost track of their recording time, and they drop a tease for a brand new podcast t-shirt.

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In this sermon, Justin dives into the deep theological waters of Ephesians 1:5-6 to explore the tension of divine election and the overwhelming reality of God's grace. Have you ever found yourself wanting to "pause" the Bible's song of praise to lodge a formal complaint with the Creator about fairness?. We tackle the struggle of our finite minds trying to grasp infinite truths, shifting the cultural question of "How dare God choose?" to the truly shocking biblical question: "How dare God save?".

Discover why God's plan of salvation and adoption existed before the foundation of the world, why He took "good pleasure" in redeeming us while we were still His enemies, and how Jesus, the Beloved, makes us recipients of "grace upon grace". It's time to stop arguing with the Manager, unpause the music, and sing along with the doxology of His glorious grace!.

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 The bags under our eyes are officially larger than a 2000s-era grocery haul, but the show must go on. In this "Year of the Viral Illness," we’re caffeinated, congested, and ready to break down a news cycle that is somehow even more feverish than we are.

California’s Super Surcharge: We look at the "privilege" of playing the Super Bowl in the Golden State, where players are essentially paying a cover charge to the tax man that exceeds most people’s annual salary.

The Halftime Whodunit: A deep dive into a show we barely watched. Between discovering Bad Bunny exists and witnessing a Kid Rock performance that was surprisingly... theological? We’re as confused as you are.

Jersey "Justice": A loving tribute to the Garden State’s finest, featuring a Governor allergic to federal funds and a Senator who reportedly uses gold bars as interior design accents.

The Canadian Implosion: Our neighbors to the north are busy de-platforming denominations for following the Bible and flirting with laws that would make reading Scripture a "hate crime." It’s getting wild in the Great White North.

Breaking News—Water is Wet: We dissect the New York Times’ absolute shock and awe at the discovery that legalizing marijuana actually leads to... people smoking more marijuana. Riveting journalism, folks.

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We have another sermon for you this week! Why settle for the "crumbs" of religious entertainment when the Master has invited us to the actual meal? In this exposition of Ephesians 1:4, we confront the weight and glory of the doctrine of Election. Before the stars existed or the foundations of the world were laid, God chose a people—not based on merit or data, but in the sufficient counsel of His own will,. This episode challenges us to stop building "finite mud kingdoms" and go to war against the distractions that compete for our worship, inviting us to find the ultimate joy of standing holy and blameless before our Father. Preached by Justin at Missio Dei Church

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On this episode, we talk about ICE. Let's look at what's going on in Minnesota. Let's talk about Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Let's talk about the responses. No reason not to. Come reason with us!

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On this episode, we cover the happenings of one Don Lemon at Cities Church in Minnesota, a bizzare "debate" on interracial marriage, and just how stupid everything is. No need for a long blurb about it, you can listen for yourself!

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We missed recording this week, but join us as we launched into our new sermon series at Missio Dei church. Here's the intro to Ephesians...from Revelation :-D

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This week, Kermit sits down for his yearly interview with President Donald J. Trump to discuss some current events and muse on the past year. It's reflective, it's entertaining, it's yuuuuuge! Enjoy this special bonus episode of the Carpe Fide Podcast as we ring in the new year with some laughs!

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