Chasing Assurance Podcast

**Are you living in Struggle Town? God never intended for you to stay there.**

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In Episode 73 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer conclude their three-part series, *Living in Struggle Town*, with a powerful look at God's design for relationships, the importance of covenant, and the peace that comes through Jesus Christ.

Life brings struggles. Marriages face challenges. Friendships become strained. Families experience brokenness. Even our relationship with God can feel distant at times. But the Bible reminds us that struggles don't have to define our lives.

In this episode, we explore the biblical meaning of **covenant** and why God's promises provide the foundation for assurance, forgiveness, reconciliation, and lasting peace.

Through passages in Jeremiah, Malachi, Hosea, and Romans, we discover how God's covenant relationship with His people provides a model for our relationships with others.

**In this episode:**

- Why God doesn't want us living in constant struggle

- The difference between a covenant and a casual commitment

- God's promise of a new covenant through Jesus Christ

- What Hosea and Gomer teach us about faithfulness and restoration

- Why marriage is more than a contract

- The importance of forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation

- Five questions to ask when relationships are struggling

- Finding righteousness, peace, and joy through the Holy Spirit

We also share an important prayer request for the families and volunteers of Lester's Feet Foundation and discuss how Christians can become the hands and feet of Jesus to families experiencing unimaginable hardships.

**Key Scripture — Romans 15:7 (CSB)**

"Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God."

**Additional Scripture References:**

Romans 14:17–18 | Jeremiah 31:31–34 | Malachi 2:13–16 | Hosea 1–3 | Hosea 6:6–7 | Romans 1:31 | Matthew 25

**COMING NEXT WEEK:** Have you ever wondered why there are so many different Bible translations? We'll explore the differences between popular translations, including the KJV, ESV, and CSB, and discuss how to choose the right Bible for your personal study.

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**God doesn't call us to be perfect — He calls us to be faithful.**

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What do you do when someone you trusted lets you down?

Study Guide:

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Broken promises, unmet expectations, betrayal, and damaged relationships are some of life's most difficult struggles. Whether it's a marriage, friendship, family relationship, workplace, or church, we have all experienced the pain of being disappointed by someone we trusted.

In **Episode 72 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast**, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue their series, *Struggle Town*, by exploring how relationships begin to break down and what the Bible teaches us about reconciliation, forgiveness, accountability, and keeping our commitments.

Dr. Peer introduces the concept of the **"Pinch and Crunch"** in relationships. Small disappointments that go unresolved can eventually become major conflicts, broken trust, and even the end of relationships.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why unmet expectations create conflict in relationships

- The difference between a small "pinch" and a major "crunch"

- How ignoring problems can lead to broken relationships

- Why reconciliation requires more than pretending everything is okay

- Understanding different personalities when resolving conflict

- The biblical meaning of covenant relationships

- What Malachi 2 teaches us about keeping our commitments

- Why Jesus calls us to pursue reconciliation in Matthew 5:23–24

Terry also shares his personal struggle with letting go of past hurts and overcoming a vindictive spirit.

**VERSE OF THE WEEK — Matthew 5:23–24**

Jesus teaches us the importance of reconciliation and making things right with others.

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Have you ever felt like you're living in a place called "Struggle Town"? Life can bring unexpected challenges, broken relationships, grief, disappointment, and seasons when we simply don't understand what God is doing.

In this week's episode of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terry Peer explore one of life's greatest realities: **Becoming a Christian doesn't mean our struggles disappear. But it does mean we don't have to face them alone.**

Through the remarkable story of Jacob in Genesis, we discover a man whose life was filled with conflict, deception, family problems, and uncertainty. Yet it was through those struggles, and ultimately his wrestling encounter with God, that Jacob learned what genuine faith and dependence on God really meant.

**In this episode, we discuss:**

- Why Christians still experience difficult seasons.

- How the holidays can magnify grief, loss, and emotional struggles.

- Why being connected to a church family is so important.

- What Jesus taught about tragedy and the uncertainty of tomorrow.

- The danger of becoming so discouraged that we stop talking to God.

- How Jacob's life demonstrates the transforming power of struggle.

- Why we must learn to hold on to God even when we don't understand His plan.

**Lester's Feet Foundation Update**

We share the story of baby Liam, who spent 47 days in the NICU, and the challenges his family continues to face.

We also celebrate encouraging news about Robin Higgins following her cancer treatments and thank everyone who has surrounded Don and Robin with prayer and support.

**Scripture References:**

Genesis 25–49 | Genesis 28 | Genesis 32 | Luke 13:1–5 | John 16:33 | Romans 8 | Colossians 1:24

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Why do Christians still struggle with sin and temptation after giving their lives to Jesus?

If you've ever wondered why following Christ doesn't make temptation disappear, you're not alone. The truth is that becoming a Christian doesn't mean the struggle is over. In many ways, the battle is just beginning.

In Episode 70 of Chasing Assurance, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terry Peer get real about the struggles every believer faces while trying to live a life that honors God.

Drawing from James 1, 1 Corinthians 10, and Romans 7–8, Dr. Peer explains why temptation is a reality for every Christian, how sin takes hold in our lives, and the incredible promises God has given us to overcome it.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why temptation doesn't disappear when we become Christians

The difference between a trial from God and temptation to sin

How small desires can lead us down a dangerous path

Why even the Apostle Paul struggled with doing what was right

God's promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13 to always provide a way of escape

How Jesus provides forgiveness, freedom, and victory over sin

Why the Christian life isn't about being perfect, but about being faithful

One of the most encouraging truths in this episode comes from 1 Corinthians 10:13. God is faithful. No matter what temptation you're facing, He promises to provide a way out.

And when we stumble, we have an advocate with the Father — Jesus Christ.

IT'S NOT ABOUT BEING PERFECT. IT'S ABOUT BEING FAITHFUL.

We also share updates during our Lester's Feet segment, including prayer requests for families facing serious medical challenges, and reflect on the importance of trusting God one day at a time.

Scripture References:

James 1:2–15

1 Corinthians 10:1–14

Romans 7:12–25

Romans 8:1–39

Hebrews 4:14–15

1 John 2:1–2

Scripture of the Week — 1 John 2:1–2

If you are struggling with temptation, discouraged by past failures, or simply trying to grow stronger in your relationship with Jesus, we hope this episode encourages you to keep walking faithfully with Him.

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Can a person who is genuinely saved actually fall from grace?

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It's one of the most debated questions in Christianity. Some believe that once you're saved, you're always saved. Others struggle with constant uncertainty about their salvation.

But what does the Bible actually teach?

In Episode 69 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terry Peer tackle this difficult question as part of their ongoing series, **The Questions Which Challenge Us**.

Using Scripture, Dr. Peer explores the doctrine of conditional security, the role of free will, and the incredible promises God makes to those who remain faithful to Jesus Christ.

**In this episode, we discuss:**

- Can a genuinely saved Christian fall away from grace?

- What does Galatians 5:4–5 teach about falling from grace?

- Why does God give believers free will?

- What does "once saved, always saved" really mean?

- How do John 10 and Romans 8 describe our security in Christ?

- Why does Jesus repeatedly tell believers to remain in Him?

- What warnings does Hebrews give Christians about falling away?

- How can we have confidence in our salvation without living in fear?

- Why staying faithful is different from trying to be perfect.

One of the most powerful reminders from this conversation is simple:

"Stay faithful, not perfect."

God doesn't expect us to achieve perfection through our own efforts. Our assurance is found in Jesus Christ, His sacrifice, and our continuing faith in Him.

We also share an important update from Lester's Feet Foundation and two urgent prayer requests for families facing serious medical challenges.

SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED:

Galatians 5:4–5 | John 10:28–30 | Romans 8:31–39 | John 15:1–6 | Romans 11:20–22 | Hebrews 6:4–7 | 2 Timothy 4:9–10 | 1 Peter 1:3–5 | 1 Corinthians 10:13 | 2 Thessalonians 3:2–4 | 1 John 4:4 | Galatians 5:22–23 | 2 Peter 1:2–3 | Colossians 1:22–23

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At what point does personhood begin—at conception or sometime later?

It is one of the most consequential questions in the discussion surrounding the unborn, abortion, the sanctity of life, and what it means to be created by God.

In Episode 68 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry Peer continue their series “The Questions Which Challenge Us” by examining the biblical question of ensoulment—when a human being becomes a person possessing spiritual and moral value.

Dr. Peer begins with a foundational premise: from the moment of conception, when the sperm and egg unite, a new human life has begun. From that point forward, this person possesses inherent sanctity and value before God.

The discussion examines several important passages of Scripture, including Exodus 21:22–25, a passage sometimes used to argue that the unborn child has a lesser value than the mother. Dr. Peer discusses the language of the passage and why he believes it describes a premature birth rather than a miscarriage—and why the distinction is important to understanding the biblical value placed upon unborn life.

The episode also explores:

• Psalm 139:13–16 and God's involvement in forming life in the womb

• Job 3:11 and Job's description of his own life in the womb

• Jeremiah 1:5 and God's knowledge of Jeremiah before birth

• Luke 1:34–44 and the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist before birth

• Why Scripture refers to unborn babies as children

• The biblical significance of being created male and female

• Why prenatal life is known personally and intimately by God

• The difference between being “fully human,” “potentially human,” and “not yet human”

But this conversation isn't only about defending a biblical position.

Dr. Peer also speaks directly to women, men, and families who have been affected by abortion.

If an abortion is part of your past and you carry regret, grief, or guilt, this episode contains an important message of grace, forgiveness, redemption, and assurance through Jesus Christ. Your past does not place you beyond the reach of God's forgiveness.

That message is at the heart of Chasing Assurance.

KEY SCRIPTURE

Psalm 139:13–14 (LSB)

“For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb… I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED

Exodus 21:22–25

Psalm 139:13–16

Job 3:11

Jeremiah 1:5

Luke 1:34–44

Genesis 1:27

Matthew 1:20–21

John 1:1–4

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY

Dr. Peer recommends several resources for listeners who want to study these questions more deeply:

Early Flight / I’ll Hold You in Heaven — Jack Hayford

A short, pastoral resource offering comfort and hope to those who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, or abortion.

“The Fetus in Biblical Law” — Ron DuPreeze (1992), Ministry Magazine

An article examining Exodus 21:22–25 and the status of the unborn child within biblical law.

“Abortion and the Mosaic Law” — Jack Cottrell (March 1973), Christianity Today

An examination of abortion and the interpretation of Old Testament law, particularly as it relates to the value of unborn life.

We strongly encourage you not simply to accept what you hear in this episode. Open your Bible, study these passages, explore these resources, and prayerfully consider what Scripture teaches.

If you need help locating one of these resources, contact us through the Chasing Assurance website and we will do our best to help.

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If God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and sovereign over everything, does our prayer actually make a difference? Or is everything already determined?

That’s the listener-submitted question at the heart of this episode of the Chasing Assurance Podcast. Terry Peer and Dr. Terry Peer takes us into Exodus 32, where Moses discovers Israel worshiping the golden calf. God declares judgment against the people, but Moses intercedes on their behalf—and Scripture tells us that the Lord relented concerning the judgment He had threatened.

Study Guide Link:

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So what does that mean for us today?

Can prayer actually affect what God does? How can God remain completely sovereign while also hearing and responding to our prayers? And perhaps the hardest question of all: What happens when we pray faithfully and God's answer is no—or His answer looks completely different from what we wanted?

This conversation explores the relationship between prayer, God's sovereignty, His timing, and our trust. We look at Moses, Jonah, Jeremiah, Jesus' teaching on persistent prayer, and the biblical call to pray according to God's will.

One of the central ideas of the episode is that prayer isn't about convincing God that our plan is better. It's about participating in what God is doing while trusting that He can see circumstances, consequences, and eternity in ways we simply cannot.

As Dr. Peer explains, sometimes God's answer may be yes. Sometimes it may be no. Sometimes it may be not now. Our challenge is learning to trust God even when His answer isn't the one we expected.

This week's Lester's Feet segment also includes prayers for the Razor family following the passing of Charles Razor and introduces Shepherd, a young boy whose family is preparing for three to five months of treatment in Boston. Lester's Feet is working to help provide temporary housing so his family can remain together throughout his treatment.

Scripture of the Week

Psalm 37:3–5 (LSB)

“Trust in YAHWEH and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in YAHWEH; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to YAHWEH and, Trust in Him and He will do it.”

Have a tough question about faith, Scripture, prayer, or something you've struggled to understand?

Submit your question to Chasing Assurance. It may become the subject of a future episode.

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What happens to someone who lives and dies without ever hearing the Gospel?

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It is one of the most difficult questions Christians wrestle with, and in Part 2 of this discussion, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue looking to Scripture—not simply human opinion or emotion—for the answer.

If someone has never had a Bible, never attended a church, never heard a preacher and never met a missionary, what do they actually know about God?

Dr. Peer walks through Romans 1–3 and other passages to examine the different sources of “light” available to humanity, including creation, an inherent awareness of God, moral law and conscience.

But that leads to an even more difficult question:

Do any of us actually live up to the light we have been given?

Romans 3 gives a sobering answer: “There is none righteous, no, not one,” and “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

This discussion ultimately brings us back to the urgency of the Great Commission. If the world needs Jesus, then Christians have been given a responsibility to carry the Gospel beyond our churches, communities and comfort zones.

Romans 10:14–15 asks:

“How shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?”

In this episode:

• What Romans 1 says everyone can know about God

• How creation reveals the Creator

• The difference between general and special revelation

• The “inner moral law” described in Romans 2

• How our conscience acts as an “inner umpire”

• Why having some knowledge of God does not mean we live according to it

• What “all have sinned” really means

• Jesus as the glory of God

• The balance of grace and truth demonstrated by Jesus

• The biblical state of those who remain unreached

• Why missions and evangelism still matter

• The responsibility Christians have to take the Gospel to the world

This episode also includes our weekly Lester’s Feet segment and the story of 13-year-old Ian and his family. Please join us in praying for Ian, his mother Chelsea and his younger brother as they continue traveling long distances for his medical treatment.

We also share an update on Boone Brothers and the ministry resources now available to hunters and families.

If these conversations are helping you wrestle with difficult questions of faith, share this episode with someone who may be asking the same questions.

And remember: our goal isn't simply to have an opinion about difficult questions. It is to open God's Word and discover what He has actually said.

KEY SCRIPTURE

Romans 10:14–15

“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?”

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction

01:02 – Why Scripture Must Be the Foundation

03:20 – Recapping Part 1: What About Those Who Never Hear?

05:59 – God So Loved the World

08:47 – Slowing Down When We Read Scripture

11:30 – What Sources of Light Do the Unreached Have?

15:03 – Romans 1: God Has Made Himself Evident

19:56 – How Nature Reveals God

22:50 – Creation and the Complexity of God

25:13 – What Ancient Thinkers Recognized About a Creator

27:37 – Tradition and Humanity's Awareness of God

28:07 – The Inner Moral Law

29:49 – Romans 2 and the Law Written on the Heart

32:15 – Your Conscience as an “Inner Umpire”

34:34 – Can Our Conscience Be Trained Wrong?

36:59 – Everyone Has Some Light

38:27 – Lester's Feet: Boone Brothers Update

40:44 – Meet Ian and His Family

42:37 – Upcoming Speaking Events

44:17 – Do People Live Up to the Light They Have?

46:38 – “All Have Sinned”

49:02 – Jesus Is the Glory of God

51:29 – The Perfect Balance of Grace and Truth

53:33 – Have We Lived Up to the Light We've Been Given?

56:01 – How Does God Judge?

58:29 – What Is the State of the Unreached?

01:00:15 – Why Christians Must Go

01:01:26 – What's Next in the Tough Questions Series?

01:01:49 – Closing Prayer

PINNED COMMENT

This is one of the toughest questions Christians are asked:

What happens to someone who never has the opportunity to hear the Gospel?

After listening to Parts 1 and 2, what Scripture from these discussions helped you understand the issue more clearly?

Please keep the conversation respectful and rooted in Scripture. There are people reading these comments who may genuinely be wrestling with this question.

And please join us in praying for Ian and his family from this week's Lester's Feet segment.

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What happens to someone who never hears the Gospel?

It is one of the most difficult questions Christians are asked—and one that can stir strong emotions and differing opinions even within the church.

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In Season 2, Episode 13 of Chasing Assurance, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer begin a new series tackling tough, listener-submitted questions by asking a simple but important question:

What does the Bible actually say?

Rather than beginning with emotion, tradition, or our own sense of fairness, Dr. Peer walks through Scripture to examine what the Bible teaches about God, salvation, judgment, and those who have never heard the Gospel.

The discussion begins with an essential truth: God loves the entire world. His desire is that people come to repentance and salvation. But Scripture also describes God as holy and just, and Jesus makes an unmistakably strong statement in John 14:6:

So what does that mean for someone living in a place where there is no church, missionary, or readily available Christian influence?

This episode examines passages including:

• John 3:16

• John 14:6

• Romans 1:16–20

• Romans 2

• Romans 3:10 & 3:23

• John 1

• 2 Thessalonians 1:8–10

Romans teaches that creation itself reveals something about the existence, nature, and power of God. Scripture also speaks about conscience and the knowledge of right and wrong written on the human heart.

The question isn't simply whether someone has possessed a Bible. The deeper question is why every person needs a Savior—and why the Gospel of Jesus Christ matters to the entire world.

This is Part 1 of our discussion. We will continue the question in the next episode.

LESTER'S FEET FOUNDATION

This week, Terry shares the story of a family Lester's Feet Foundation recently connected with.

A young boy named Zion has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. His mother is raising four children after losing her husband to a brain tumor last year.

As Zion's family determines the best course of treatment, Lester's Feet is coming alongside them to help remove some of the financial burdens that can accompany a medical crisis—including lost income, travel, temporary housing, and other needs that may arise while seeking the best possible care.

Most importantly, we're asking the Chasing Assurance family to pray for Zion, his mother, his siblings, his doctors, and everyone involved in his treatment.

Thank you to everyone who supports Lester's Feet and makes it possible for us to step into the lives of families during incredibly difficult seasons.

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

2 Thessalonians 1:7–10

This passage reminds us of both the seriousness of judgment and the urgency of sharing the Gospel.

As Dr. Peer explains in this episode, recognizing how deeply God loves the world should motivate Christians to make the message of Jesus known.

ABOUT CHASING ASSURANCE

Chasing Assurance is a Christian podcast hosted by Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer, exploring Scripture, faith, difficult questions, and what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.

Subscribe and join us each week as we continue chasing the assurance found in God's Word.

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The world has changed dramatically. Technology has changed. Communication has changed. Culture has changed. But does that mean Christianity has become outdated? In Episode #64 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue their discussion about the foundations of the Christian faith by asking an important question:

Is Christianity still relevant in 2026?

Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rbc0qlbmt69eu0p6cq5hz/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-64.pdf?rlkey=dqokwouk2uw6z7a7l3wr7r1k0&dl=0

Nearly 2,000 years separate us from the earthly ministry, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For some people, that distance makes Christianity feel ancient — perhaps even disconnected from modern life.

But being ancient doesn't make something irrelevant.

Dr. Peer explains why authentic Christianity remains just as relevant today and focuses on four foundational truths:

God is still God and is still seated on His throne.

The Bible is still ultimate truth and addresses humanity's deepest needs.

Sin is still sin, and the needs of human nature are still the same.

The Gospel is still God's answer for forgiveness, restoration and peace.

Terry also discusses the pressure churches face to constantly change in an effort to remain culturally relevant — and the danger of changing the foundation while trying to change the presentation.

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The world may change.

Human behavior may change.

Technology may change.

But the truth of the Gospel does not.

As Dr. Peer puts it:

“It may be ancient, but it is not irrelevant.”

JOIN TERRY AT SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH — OCTOBER 17

Terry Peer will be speaking at Southland Christian Church — Georgetown Campus on October 17 for a special outdoor-focused men's event.

It's going to be a great evening for hunters and outdoorsmen, featuring a chili cook-off, activities, prizes, a meal from Texas Roadhouse, and a message from Terry as deer season gets underway. Registration is only $5 to help cover the meal. Register here: www.southland.church/feed

Come join us and bring someone with you!

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

Proverbs 3:5–6

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will keep your paths straight.”

LESTER'S FEET SEGMENT

This week's Lester's Feet segment includes several important prayer requests and introduces a Kentucky family whose 18-month-old daughter, Navy, is facing a significant procedure to correct a hip condition.

Please join us in praying for Navy and her family, along with the Larson and Raisor families during difficult circumstances.

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