In this episode, I’m joined by Brad Wetherell, senior pastor at a church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, to talk about his book Saved to Sin No More: How Union with Christ Empowers a Life of Holiness.

We spend time unpacking what it really means to be united with Christ and how that truth speaks directly into our everyday experience of sin, guilt, and fear. Brad walks us through how Scripture frames the Christian life—not as striving in isolation, but as living out the reality of what has already been made true in Christ.

We also talk about why so many believers feel worn down in their fight against sin, where misunderstandings about sanctification often show up, and how union with Christ reshapes the way we think about growth, struggle, and obedience.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure of what real spiritual growth looks like, this conversation points you back to the hope and freedom we have in Jesus.

In this epsiode:

• The story behind Saved to Sin No More
• Why union with Christ matters for everyday Christian life
• Why believers still struggle with sin
• How Scripture reframes guilt, fear, and spiritual discouragement
• What real growth in holiness actually looks like
• Practical encouragement for weary Christians

Buy the book: Saved to Sin No More: How Union with Christ Empowers a Life of Holiness

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