Grace Church Orlando Podcast

Where do you draw the line?

In a world where values are constantly shifting, how do you know what’s simply a preference, what’s a matter of conscience, and what’s truly non-negotiable?

In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced a choice that could cost them everything. Their faith wasn’t built on God guaranteeing the outcome they wanted. They knew God could save them—but even if He didn’t, they had already decided who they would worship.

This week, Pastor Mike walks through a practical framework for making difficult moral decisions, standing firm without becoming hostile, and trusting God even when obedience comes with a cost.

How do you follow Jesus in a world that doesn’t share your values—without compromising your convictions or becoming angry at everyone around you?

Daniel lived in a culture that tried to reshape his identity, beliefs, and future. But while Babylon could control where he lived, it couldn’t control who he became.

In week one of Stand Alone, we discover what it looks like to live with conviction and character—to know where you stand, extend grace to the people around you, and trust that God is already at work.

We have more comfort, technology, convenience, and opportunity than any generation in history—yet contentment still feels out of reach. In Philippians 4, Paul reveals that contentment isn't something you find. It's something you learn. Discover the surprising secret behind one of the Bible's most misunderstood passages, Philippians 4:13, and why true contentment has less to do with your circumstances than you think.

In this message from the "You Are What You Love" series, Pastor Mike Adkins walks through Philippians 4:1-9 to unpack why faith is more than what we believe — it's what we practice. 

Learn why repetition shapes identity, how to find real peace in an anxious and unstable world, and how to replace the lies you tell yourself with truth. 

Your worst mistake doesn't have to define your future. In Philippians 3, Paul reminds us that following Jesus isn't about being perfect—it's about pressing forward. Learn how to stop living in yesterday, embrace God's grace today, and pursue the life He's calling you toward.

What happens when the things you've built your life around disappear? In Philippians 3, Paul reveals why joy rooted in success, relationships, achievements, or possessions will always leave us vulnerable—and why lasting joy can only be found in Christ. Discover how placing Jesus at the center changes everything.

The habits you repeat are shaping the person you're becoming.
Every day, we're practicing something—whether we realize it or not. The question isn't if your routines are forming you... it's what they're forming you into.  This week we unpack Philippians 2 and discover how small, everyday choices can draw us closer to Christ—or slowly pull us somewhere else.

Relationships are complicated because people are complicated. In Philippians 2, Paul reveals the real problem behind so many of our conflicts: pride. Discover how the humility of Jesus can transform your marriage, friendships, family, and faith—and why the path down is actually the way up. 

What if the struggles you're facing aren't proof that God has forgotten you—but evidence that He's still shaping you?

This week, we explored how God's grace doesn't just save us. It transforms us. And every day, we're invited to choose what we love most. 

What if the hardest thing happening in your life right now is actually God's way of advancing His plan?

In week 2 of "You Are What You Love," Pastor Mike Adkins digs into Philippians 1:12–21 — and Paul's stunning attitude while chained in Caesar's palace. The lesson? The patterns you repeat are shaping who you become, and even your suffering can become a story of bold faith.