Ep. 161 – Confess and Believe (Romans 10)In this episode, Mike and Pastor Nathan Smith dive into Romans 10, exploring what it truly means to confess with your mouth and believe in your heart — and why those aren't two separate steps but one unified act of saving faith. They unpack Paul's deep affection for his Jewish brothers, the relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, and why a high view of election should fuel mission rather than kill it.Topics covered:Romans 10:1–14 walk-throughPaul's heart for the lost and what it says about sovereigntyWhat "confess with your mouth" really means in a context of persecution

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