Dr. John and Mark continue their conversation on the misunderstandings concerning Exchanged Life. In this episode, John and Mark discuss what is made new in the Christian? 2 Corinthians 5:17 states that we are new in Christ, but what is made new? Is it our body, our soul, or our spirit? Are the soul and spirit the same? If you would like to purchase a copy of Dr. John's book, "Man as Spirit, Soul, and Body: A Study of Biblical Psychology," you can find a copy in our online store. Our Shopify store is located from our website, www.GraceFellowshipInternational.com/store. The Watchman Nee quote that Mark mentions can be found in Dr. John's book on page 22. Mark speaks to how this teaching changed his life. At the end of the episode, Mark shares about an upcoming marriage resource. If you are interested in Life Coaching or Personal Training, please email us [email protected].

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In this episode, John and Mark discuss the role of the Bible in counseling. Life transformation occurs not through our intellect but through the Word of God. Unfortunately, many of us go straight to friends or social media for guidance but how different would life be if we went straight to Scripture? The Bible isn't just read for information, but also for transformation. In life and counseling, the Bible should be used in a grace-based way, even in discipline, making it profitable in both life and counseling! The Bible should not be used to only state what we are against, but also in what we have and what we are for! In this episode, John mentions the "Balanced Diet Reading Plan." If you would like more information on this reading plan, email us at [email protected]. If you would like to get a copy of Dr. John Best's book, please visit the GFI bookstore at www.GraceFellowshipInternational.com.

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark interview Monica. Monica shares her story and how Grace Fellowship International helped guide her into complete and victorious identity in Christ. If you are interested in counseling or coaching with GFI, please email us at [email protected]. You can learn more at www.GraceFellowshipInternational.com

Dr. John and Mark finish their 4 episode series on what it means that we are crucified, buried, resurrected, and ascended with Christ. Today we discuss what it means that we ascended with Christ. Not many hear this teaching on Sunday, so Mark and John discuss this powerful biblical truth. As believers, we are seated with Christ in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:26), but what does that mean for us today? We have eternal life in Christ (John 6:47). This eternal life makes possible that we were crucified, buried, and resurrected with Christ. This same eternal life makes it possible that we ascended with Christ. Mark and John share two quotes from Dr. Solomon. 1. "You can hang up your hangs up at the cross and live in heaven on your way to heaven because you are already there." 2. " We are all learning to become in experience who we already are in position." Practically this teaching means that through our co-ascension, we have victory and authority over our spiritual enemy! Sadly however, how many believers are living out of their authority in Christ. Remember, that we are not fighting for victory but from the position of victory. We are currently standing in victory in Christ!

This is number 3 is a 4-part series. In this episode, Dr. John and Mark discuss what the Bible says about our co-resurrection. Our old man died, was buried, but has also been raised up! We are not patched up or polished people. We are brand new! All things are new! God has raised us up together. The book mentioned in this podcast is called "Born Crucified" by L.E. Maxwell. To get more information to to ask a question, please email [email protected]

John and Mark are in the second of a 4 episode series discussing the truth that in Christ, we have been crucified, buried, resurrected, and ascended with Christ. In this episode, John and Mark discuss passages that speak to the truth that we, as Christians, have been buried with Christ. What does that mean? How is this practical to our Christian life? We do not overcome sin through our own power and strength. Mark quotes from the book, "Victory in Christ" by Charles Trumbull. John mentions that through our burial we say "goodbye" to self effort. John also quotes from "Our Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers from January 15th. John speaks of a "White Funeral," which is not gloomy but glorious! What if we buried guilt, fear, or anything that makes us live in defeat? John and Mark mention some tools from GFI and you can obtain these pdf's by emailing GFI at [email protected]. The life that wins is Christ in us!

John and Mark are starting a new 4-episode series discussing the truth that in Christ, we have been crucified, buried, risen, and ascended with Christ. In this episode, John and Mark discuss passages that speak to the fact that we, as Christians, have been crucified with Christ. What does that mean? How is that possible? How does this apply to our everyday Christian life? Paul teaches that Christ not only died on the cross for us but we died with Him and we are alive in Christ. Christ didn't come to patch-up or polish our old man, He came to die that we might have eternal, abundant, and victorious life in Him. Mark mentions a book by FJ Huegel, called "Bone of My Bone." John and Mark discuss from Huegel's book that in Christ we are dead to sin, we have died to the world, we have died to party spirit, and in Christ we have died to the law.

In episode 5, Mark and Dr. John discuss the emotion of fear, define fear, and speak to the ways fear keep us from doing what God has created us to do.  Fear is a powerful emotion, but all throughout Scripture, we read this phrase, "Fear not."  2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that God hasn't given us a spirit of fear.  Fear comes out of our self-life and fear makes us live in the "what-ifs" of life.  How do we overcome and live courageously?  Dr. Best speaking of renewing our minds, writes, "If our thinking is grounded in truth, our emotions will be appropriate.  If our thinking is grounded in a lie, our emotions will be inappropriate."  To be emotionally healthy, our thinking must be grounded in God's truth.  If Christ is our life, we are no longer controlled by our emotions!  We can live courageously in Christ.  Living courageously doesn't mean living above fear, it means that we do not allow fear to paralyze us.  To access the free resources mentioned, go to www.gracestudyhall.org.  

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark interview Aaron Kim.  Aaron has a YouTube channel helping many people with fear, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.  Aaron is a Guide with GFI and this interview is a powerful blessing!  

Dr. John and Mark explain grace-oriented sanctification and how living a "checked-box" Christianity isn't what God is looking for.  Dr. John and Mark break down John 15 and discuss aspects of abiding in Christ.  In this episode, we explain that "doing more" isn't the answer.