Grace Free Church Talks

Grace Free Church Talks

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Grace Free Church Talks episodes

  • Cursed But Covered (The Lie We Still Believe)
    Sin breaks everything, and the pain we experience isn’t random—it’s connected to humanity’s choice to live apart from God. But right in the middle of that brokenness, something powerful shows up—grace. From the very beginning, God doesn’t just explain the consequences; He provides a covering and points forward to Jesus, who ultimately defeats sin and restores us. Yes, the world is broken, but we are not left uncovered—God has already made a way back. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
    30 min
  • How Did I Get Here? (The Lie We Still Believe)
    God asks Adam and Eve two powerful questions after their failure: “Who told you that?” and “Did you eat from the tree?” These aren’t questions meant to shame them—they’re an invitation to pause, rewind the tape, and understand how they got there. The same thing happens in our lives. We start believing lies about ourselves, about God, or about our worth, and those lies slowly shape the choices we make. God’s questions lead us toward two healthy responses: recognizing where those lies came from and taking honest ownership of our decisions. When we stop blaming others and bring our failures to God, we discover something surprising—He already knows everything about us and still meets us with grace, forgiveness, and the chance for a fresh start. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
    30 min
  • What Shame are you Covering Up? (The Lie We Still Believe)
    Shame convinces us that our mistakes define us, pushes us to hide behind busy lives or excuses, and makes us feel like we have to run from God instead of toward Him. But the good news is that God’s response has always been the same: He comes looking for us. Just like He asked Adam and Eve, “Where are you?”, God still pursues us today with grace, not condemnation. Real freedom begins when we stop hiding and bring our shame to the cross where Jesus already carried it for us. (Talk by Josh Daubert)
    30 min
  • Well...that escalated quickly. (The Lie We Still Believe)
    Temptation rarely shows up loud and obvious—it starts subtle and escalates fast. The serpent doesn’t just offer fruit; he offers autonomy, control, and the illusion that we can be our own god. And just like that burning bush story gone wrong, what seems small can spiral quickly. Sin always promises more than it delivers and costs more than we expect. At the core, this is about identity and trust—forgetting who God is and who we already are in Him. Every day we face two voices and two choices: life or death, control or surrender. The invitation is simple but powerful—step off the throne of your own life and let God be God again. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
    30 min
  • The Lie That Starts Small (The Lie We Still Believe)
    Small compromises rarely feel dangerous in the moment. It’s “just a” little bitterness, just a little scrolling, just a little secret, just a little drift. But spiritual and personal blow-ups don’t start with dramatic decisions—they start with subtle ones. The enemy rarely attacks head-on; he whispers, twists what’s good into something restrictive, and slowly blurs what used to feel clear. That quiet drift creates a predictable path toward brokenness. But the story doesn’t end there. From the very first crack, God has been offering a way back, and the path forward begins by anchoring yourself in truth, trusting God’s goodness, and choosing His voice over the one that only steals. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
    30 min
  • Joy That Grows in the Dirt (Joy in the Dirt)
    Joy isn’t about pretending life isn’t messy—it’s about finding Jesus in the middle of it. Real joy grows when we serve others, stay grounded in Scripture, tear down barriers, cling to hope, and rely on the Holy Spirit. When we fix our eyes on Jesus and live with an eternal mindset, joy becomes something we experience personally and spread practically into our homes, workplaces, friendships, and communities. (Talk by Josh Daubert)
    30 min
  • Joy in the Community (Joy in the Dirt)
    Real joy is almost always tied to relationships. While happiness comes and goes with circumstances, joy is deeper and steadier, even when life is hard. Isolation slowly drains us, while meaningful connection gives purpose, strength, and protection. We weren’t designed to do life alone, and God often works in us through other people. Whether you’re introverted or extroverted, busy or burned out, joy grows best when we stay connected and let others walk with us. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
    30 min
  • Finding Joy in the Right Now (Joy in the Dirt)
    Life moves fast. We plan, rush, and chase what’s next—often missing the joy sitting right in front of us. Joy isn’t something reserved for a calmer season or a future win; it’s a gift meant for right now. Busyness, worry, circumstances, and even our own choices can quietly steal it if we’re not paying attention. Faith doesn’t avoid the mess—it finds Jesus in it. Your faith was made for the mess, and joy is often closer than we think when we slow down, rest, and open our eyes to what God is already doing. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
    30 min
  • Joy in the Middle (Joy in the Dirt)
    Peace often feels like something we’ll have someday—after the problem is fixed, the relationship is restored, or life finally slows down. But peace isn’t the result of everything going right, but something we can practice and experience even in the middle of the mess. Peace doesn’t ignore hardship but walks straight through it with trust, prayer, and a renewed mindset. (Talk by Josh Daubert)
    30 min
  • Unstuck (Joy in the Dirt)
    Life doesn’t always move at the pace we want, and when progress feels slow or invisible, it’s easy to wonder if anything is actually happening. But joy isn’t built on quick fixes or surface-level change, but on the deeper work God is doing underneath the surface—especially in seasons that feel dry, confusing, or delayed. Even when life feels stalled, prayer still moves us forward, and trust grows quietly below the surface. Faith doesn’t avoid the mess—it finds Jesus in it. Your faith was made for the mess. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
    30 min

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