On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church—and the world changed forever. But this wasn’t the start of the Reformation—it was the tipping point. In this episode of Encounter Grace, Jason and Justin trace the story behind the moment that reclaimed the gospel from corruption and confusion. Discover what led to Luther’s bold stand, why it spread like wildfire across Europe, and how the same truths of Scripture alone, grace alone, and faith alone still call the church to reform today.

If you’ve ever wondered what really happened in 1517—or why it still matters for your faith now—this conversation will help you see the Reformation not as dusty history, but as a living reminder of the power of God’s Word and grace.

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What is Christian Universalism—and does the Bible support it? 👀

In this episode of Encounter Grace, Jason and Justin tackle a listener question about whether God’s love could extend beyond death and eventually bring everyone into salvation through Christ.

We explore this in four parts:

1️⃣ Definitions – What’s the difference between Universalism, Inclusivism, and Christian Universalism?

2️⃣ The Case For – What Scriptural arguments seem to support it?

3️⃣ The Case Against – What does the Bible actually teach about judgment, salvation, and eternity?

4️⃣ Implications – Why it matters for how we understand God’s love, justice, and the urgency of the gospel.

From Hebrews 9:27 to John 3:16, we dig deep into Scripture to separate cultural comfort from biblical truth—and to see what God’s character of both love and justice reveals about eternity.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about hell, heaven, and God’s love, this episode will challenge and encourage you to think biblically.

#Heavenandhell #Godislove #Faithandculture

In this episode of Encounter Grace, Jason and Justin explore how to move beyond simply reading the Bible for information or inspiration — toward experiencing spiritual formation and deep communion with God. Many Christians open their Bibles looking for a quick “spiritual boost,” but what if Scripture offers more than that? From learning facts about God to becoming more like Him, discover how your posture toward God’s Word can lead to real transformation, freedom, and flourishing. We’ll walk through: The 5 stages of Bible reading: Information → Inspiration → Communication → Formation → Communion. Practical postures to bring into your quiet time. How Scripture reshapes your mind, heart, and character. Why dwelling in God’s Word leads to worship and deeper intimacy with Him. 🍊 Just like an orange offers more than juice, the Bible offers more than verses — if you know how to look for it.🎧 Watch or listen now to discover how to read the Bible for life change.

Check out Ep. 148 - Theological Triage - Ordering our Beliefs for True Unity – https://youtu.be/gVmzgU7kLrc

#BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #BibleReading #QuietTime #SpiritualFormation #Discipleship

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In this episode of Encounter Grace, Jason and Justin explore how to move your daily time with God from a checklist to a life-giving encounter. Discover the three timeless practices that keep your heart burning with love and purpose: Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation. Learn how each one draws you into deeper communion with God and transforms your inner life. Whether you’re just starting or want to rekindle your devotional life, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and a fresh invitation to meet with God… and be changed. #QuietTimeWithGod #DailyDevotions #SpiritualDisciplines #ChristianMeditation #ChristianLife #GrowInFaith

In part 2 of our discussion on forgiveness, Jason & Susan walk through step-by-step Christian forgiveness: meet with God, list people and specific offenses, name the emotions, confess bitterness, choose to forgive out loud, relinquish resentment, and pray to bless your offender. They unpack forgiveness vs. reconciliation vs. restored relationship/trust (forgiveness = unilateral decision of the will; reconciliation = two-way; relationship restoration = wisdom over time), and show how grace breaks Wounds–Lies–Vows–Strongholds (WLVS). 

Listen in and move from wounds & bitterness to freedom & flourishing in marriages, families, churches, and teams—and engage real spiritual warfare with grace.

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In light of Erika Kirk’s public decision to forgive her husband's killer, we’re revisiting this foundational conversation on biblical forgiveness. Jason and Susan unpack what forgiveness is (a willful choice to release the debt) and what it isn’t(not forgetting, not a feeling, not pretending it didn’t matter). Starting with God’s heart (Ex. 34; Ps. 51; Ps. 103; Mic. 7; 1 Jn. 1:9), they explore why forgiveness is the “currency of the Kingdom,” why it’s hard, and why it’s necessary for real healing—plus a preview of Part 2 on practical steps and the difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and restored relationship.

#EncounterGracePodcast #Forgiveness #Grace #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianPodcast #Gospel #FreedomInChrist #Healing #Reconciliation #Discipleship #FaithInRealLife #SpiritualFormation #EmotionalMaturity #TraumaHealing #Jesus #CharlieKirk

Revelation often feels like the intimidating “new kid in class”—mysterious, overwhelming, and maybe even a little scary. But what if it’s actually God’s personal invitation to communion with Him? In this episode, Jason breaks down the heart of Revelation into a simple bumper-sticker truth: God wins. We suffer. Don’t compromise. From throne scenes to suffering saints, from apocalyptic imagery to timeless encouragement, this conversation helps us see Revelation not as a puzzle to decode but as a call to worship, endurance, and hope. Whether you’re wary of prophecy or hungry to dive deeper, this study reminds us that Jesus is Lord, the Lamb reigns, and we can cling to Him in every season.

00:00 Communing with God through Scripture

02:49 Understanding Revelation: The New Kid in Class

05:50 God Wins: The Central Message of Revelation

11:46 The Reality of Suffering for God's People

14:42 The Call to Not Compromise

18:22 The Genres of Revelation: Letter, Prophecy, and Apocalyptic

30:48 Interpreting Revelation: Embracing Differences in Understanding

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Why do we so often feel stuck in the same destructive patterns? In this episode of Encounter Grace, Jason and Justin unpack the WLVS process—Wounds, Lies, Vows, and Strongholds—from Marcus Warner’s Understanding the Wounded Heart.We’ll explore how unhealed wounds can shape the lies we believe, the vows we make to protect ourselves, and the strongholds that keep us in bondage. More importantly, we’ll walk through a biblical process for healing: naming wounds, rejecting lies, renouncing vows, and breaking strongholds in the power of Christ.If you’ve ever wondered why certain struggles never seem to go away—or how to finally find freedom—this episode will equip you with practical steps, scriptural truth, and hope for real transformation.Ep. 134 - Forgiveness, Part 1: https://youtu.be/KJTzqQqLANk?feature=sharedEp. 135 - Forgiveness, Part 2: https://youtu.be/1K5Z9bWB4JA?feature=shared #EncounterGracePodcast #WoundedHeart #WLVS #ChristianPodcast #HealingInChrist #Strongholds #FaithAndFreedom #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalHealing #MarcusWarner #Christianliving

God doesn’t just want to be known about—He wants to be known personally. In this episode, we explore the heart of conversational prayer: living in ongoing relationship with a God who reveals Himself as merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. Drawing from Scripture and insights from Dr. Todd Hall, Dr. Jim Wilder, and Dr. Karl Lehman, we’ll look at why secure attachment with God transforms us, the barriers that keep us from hearing His voice, and the simple posture of SHOW—Stillness, Honesty, Openness, and Waiting—that opens us to His presence. We’ll also introduce two practical tools—Immanuel Journaling and Lectio Divina—to help you cultivate deeper intimacy with God.Whether you’re leading a family, a team, or a ministry, this conversation will encourage you to live from joy, not pressure—and to model for others what it looks like to walk daily with God.

#ConversationalPrayer #ImmanuelJournaling #LectioDivina #RelationalSpirituality #SpiritualFormation #AttachmentToGod #HearingGodsVoice #ChristianLeadership #SpiritualMaturity #SecureInChrist #PrayerLife #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianLiving

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Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips tells about the day his life changed, when he declined a request to create a cake for a same-sex wedding. He shares what happened right away, as well as all along the way to the Supreme Court 5 years later. Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Jake Warner sheds light on the national freedom of speech, freedom of religion outcomes of this special case. Throughout this conversation, Jack and Jake emphasize the importance of standing firm by Scripture's convictions and walking in the grace God always provides. 

Chapters

00:00 The Life-Changing Decision

09:05 Jack's Journey to Faith

19:42 The Impact of the Cake Shop Incident

20:01 The Aftermath and Legal Battle

27:11 The Journey to the Supreme Court

34:53 The Supreme Court Experience

43:13 Ongoing Legal Battles and Challenges

47:37 Advice for Small Business Owners

50:10 Encouragement and Cultural Insights

#JackPhillips #MasterpieceCakeShop #faith #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #religiousfreedom #cakecontroversy #personaltestimony #Christianvalues #legalbattles #AllianceDefendingFreedom #ADF #Freedomofexpression #freedomofspeech

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