Marked by Grace

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert answers a question many Floridians are asking as election week arrives: how should Christians think about the property tax amendment on the ballot? He lays out the biblical categories for thinking about government and taxes, notes where Christians have freedom to disagree, and explains how he is approaching his own vote. Even if you don't live in Florida, the episode offers a helpful framework for thinking about government, taxes, and the role of the church and family.

- 0:00 – Introducing the topic

- 0:37 – Amendment 3 in Florida

- 1:53 – What the amendment does

- 3:24 – Biblical categories for thinking about taxes

- 5:56 – Freedom for Christians to disagree

- 7:24 – How Heath is approaching his vote and why

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert takes a slightly different approach to the many questions he receives about books and verses of the Bible. Rather than answering one question, he steps back to offer practical guidance for growing in your own understanding of Scripture, including a few things to avoid and several resources to trust. It's a helpful, encouraging episode for anyone who has ever wondered where to turn when the Bible feels confusing.

- 0:00 – Introducing the episode

- 1:34 – What not to do

- 3:20 – Recommendation 1: Invest in a good study Bible

- 4:26 – Recommendation 2: Use a faithful commentary series

- 5:41 – Recommendation 3: Find a trusted Bible teacher online

- 6:13 – Recommendation 4: Ask your pastor

- 6:56 – Recommendation 5: Read the Bible, and then read it again

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert answers a listener question about how Christians should think about hard things from the past. Setting aside the cultural buzzwords, he offers three biblical categories for processing painful experiences and points to the hope found in God's faithfulness. It's a thoughtful, compassionate episode for anyone carrying the weight of a difficult past.

- 0:00 – Introducing the question

- 2:59 – Category 1

- 6:51 – Category 2

- 9:00 – Category 3

- 10:22 – Trusting the Lord

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert answers a listener question about when medication is appropriate, offering a thoughtful, biblically grounded framework for navigating an increasingly medicated world. He weaves together Scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom to help listeners think carefully about caring for both body and soul. It's a balanced, helpful word for anyone weighing medical decisions as a Christian.

- 0:00 – Introducing the question

- 1:23 – A biblical starting point

- 3:38 – Legitimate uses of medication

- 6:06 – Why we need to be careful

- 8:42 – Caring for the soul

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert answers a listener question about a situation more common than you might think, offering clear, compassionate biblical wisdom on a topic many families quietly wrestle with. He walks through the real-life complications people face before landing on a clear conviction: God's standards don't come with an expiration date, and there's always a way to honor him, whatever the cost. It's a thoughtful word for anyone navigating hard decisions later in life.

- 0:00 – Introducing the question

- 1:54 – The complications involved

- 4:52 – The biblical principle

- 6:19 – Addressing common excuses

- 7:47 – Sin is always wrong, and righteousness is always possible

- 8:58 – Closing challenge

When is it right to cut off contact with difficult in-laws? In this Q&A, Pastor Heath Lambert pushes back on today's popular "no contact" culture and turns to Scripture for a wiser way forward. He shares what the Bible actually calls us to aim for in strained family relationships, along with some practical wisdom for setting healthy boundaries. It's an honest, grace-filled look at one of the hardest questions families face today.

0:00 – The question

0:48 – Today's "no contact" culture

1:51 – What the Bible calls us to

2:25 – When it's not that simple

3:49 – Setting ground rules

6:17 – Deciding your response ahead of time

6:58 – Leaving the door open

7:50 – Closing thoughts

Should a couple keep having children when another pregnancy could endanger the mother's life? In this episode, we answer a question about pursuing more kids in the face of preeclampsia and hypertension, walking through what the Bible does and doesn't command about family size, the call to steward the lives already in your care, and what it really means to trust God with a decision like this.

When an unexpected pregnancy happens outside of marriage, what should a Christian do? In this episode, we consider some ethical options of raising the child or pursuing adoption, while emphasizing the importance of involving everyone affected, seeking wise biblical counsel, and resisting emotionally driven decisions.

Is it ever okay for a parent to worry about their child? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert tackles a question every parent faces: how to be genuinely concerned for a child without crossing into sinful anxiety — and what Scripture says about the difference.

0:00 — Question: Is excessive worry permissible when it's about your kid?

2:01 — Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything"

3:03 — Philippians 2:20: Timothy's "genuine concern" — the same Greek word, translated differently

5:24 — Three ways to stay in concern instead of anxiety: pray

6:04 — Trust the Lord

7:18 — Seek to be productive

Family disagreements about doctrine can be some of the most painful conflicts we face. In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert talks about handling ongoing doctrinal disputes with family members, offering a framework for weighing how serious the disagreement is and how to protect love in the home even when beliefs don't align.

[0:12] - Introducing the question: constant doctrinal challenges from family

[1:25] - Why this is one of the most common and painful questions Heath receives

[2:34] - Two categories to evaluate any family doctrinal debate

[3:14] - Theological triage: the ER nurse analogy

[4:40] - First order doctrines — issues essential to salvation

[5:23] - Second order doctrines — baptism, ecclesiology, and local church practice

[7:05] - Third order doctrines — debatable issues like the end times

[9:01] - The second category: the dynamics of your family relationships

[10:46] - What to do when the environment has already turned hostile (Romans 12:20-21)

[12:54] - Closing thoughts: giving your family a path forward