Redux Church

In this thought-provoking episode, Jeremy Griffin explores the concept of believers being God's dwelling place on earth, using the analogy of a superhero suit. Drawing inspiration from the Bible, Jeremy explains how believers' bodies are described as the temple of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the idea that God dwells within believers. He compares this to a superhero suit, where believers are "worn" by God to accomplish His purposes.

Using Captain America as an example, Jeremy illustrates how believers were designed by God to house His Spirit. Just like Cap's initial clothes couldn't contain his super-strength, believers weren't created as ordinary humans. Their bodies need to be able to move freely with God, without limiting Him.

Jeremy emphasizes that, like a superhero suit, believers shouldn't become rigid or tense when facing challenges. Instead, they should see themselves as passive vessels that God moves through effortlessly. By relaxing and not pushing against God, believers allow Him to work through them more effectively.

With unwavering confidence, Jeremy assures listeners that, no matter the obstacles they face, God as the superhero dwelling within them will accomplish His purposes. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God will take care of them beyond what they could ask or imagine.

Throughout this episode, Jeremy encourages listeners to adopt this perspective when confronted with difficulties and rest in the knowledge that they are simply God's superhero suit. For those wanting to delve deeper into this topic, Jeremy provides contact information via Redux Church's website.

In this episode of the Redux Church Podcast, the hosts dive into Acts chapter 10 and explore the story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion who had a deep faith in God despite not being Jewish. They highlight how Cornelius' experience challenges common church paradigms by illustrating that faith in God is not limited to religious traditions or formulas. They point out that Cornelius' sincere prayers and care for others demonstrated the authenticity of his faith.

The hosts discuss how Cornelius recognized God speaking to him through a vision and emphasize the importance of directly experiencing God over adhering to religious rules. Donna shares a personal story from her childhood where she directly experienced speaking in tongues, underscoring the idea that God speaks to people from all backgrounds.

Jeremy stresses that Christianity is about cultivating a genuine faith relationship with God rather than just following religious recipes. They delve into the significance of experiencing God's voice rather than solely acquiring intellectual knowledge about Him.

Donna recounts how Cornelius continuously sought to deepen his relationship with God through prayer and obedience. Jeremy then shares a powerful anecdote about a neighbor who came to faith in God through one of his backyard discussion groups, without any involvement from a traditional church. He emphasizes the importance of facilitating a direct connection to God rather than relying solely on personal influence.

In conclusion, the hosts encourage listeners to reflect on whether they have genuinely experienced God or if their knowledge about Him remains superficial. They also urge listeners to respond if they feel God has spoken to them through the podcast, prompting them to take action based on their newfound understanding.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Jeremy delves into the concept of judging spiritual fruit and churches. Drawing an interesting analogy between supermarket fruit and farmer's market fruit, he questions whether we are using the right standards to discern what is truly "good fruit" in our spiritual lives.

Jeremy starts by highlighting our tendency to label people's behaviors and attributes as either "good" or "bad" spiritually. However, he challenges the notion that our current standards for judging are accurate. To illustrate his point, he introduces the comparison between mass-produced, less flavorful supermarket fruit and locally grown, carefully cultivated farmer's market fruit.

As he applies this analogy to churches, Jeremy argues that many modern churches have become too focused on production and performance. In their efforts to present well to people, they may sacrifice authenticity before God. He highlights the superficial qualities often used to compare churches, such as the music or speakers, and likens them to different types of mass-produced supermarket fruit. They may appear appealing on the surface, but lack the genuine heart and transparency necessary for a true spiritual experience.

Instead, Jeremy urges listeners to consider whether a church offers the "farmer's market fruit" - an environment characterized by authentic relationships and honest hearts before God. He emphasizes the importance of genuine community and a focus on mutual growth, rather than merely seeking impressive performances.

In conclusion, Jeremy invites listeners to share their thoughts on this topic and encourages them to join the Friday Bible study walks. This thought-provoking episode challenges us to reevaluate how we measure spiritual fruit and urges us to seek out the authenticity and transparency that can be found in a genuine church community.

In this episode of the podcast, Wayne and Jeremy dive into the ninth chapter of the book of Acts and discuss the power of studying scripture organically through conversation. They highlight how this approach allows for new insights to emerge, rather than just preparing lessons.

The hosts then summarize the key events in chapter 9, starting with Saul's conversion experience on the road to Damascus. They explore how Saul immediately starts preaching about Jesus in the synagogues, showcasing the transformative power of his encounter.

Peter's continued works of Jesus are also discussed, specifically his healing of Aeneas, who had been paralyzed for eight years. Wayne and Jeremy draw comparisons to Jesus' healing miracles, emphasizing how Peter is continuing the greater works that Jesus said they would do.

The hosts observe that Peter seems to be operating more like Jesus, focusing on healing rather than having a teaching ministry like Saul. Jeremy sees Peter as a model of what he learned from Jesus.

The two miracles are examined in detail, with Wayne and Jeremy noting that Aeneas' healing was a result of his own faith, rather than the presence of a large crowd. They also discuss how Peter dismissed the crowd when raising Tabitha from the dead, highlighting the importance of standing in faith alone, even when faced with skepticism.

Overall, the hosts believe these stories demonstrate that the power of God can work privately in individual lives, not just publicly. They express a desire to see more miracles happen personally in their own lives and the lives of others, rather than simply watching others be used by God.

To conclude the episode, Wayne and Jeremy encourage listeners to pray for someone after listening, rather than just closing in prayer themselves. They also invite listeners to connect further through their website or podcasts, fostering a community of like-minded individuals seeking to deepen their faith and experience the power of God in their lives.

In this episode of the podcast, host Jeremy Griffin delves into the common phrase used by Christians - that something "bears witness". He explores the meaning behind this statement and draws an analogy to a court of law where a witness points to evidence of the truth. Jeremy emphasizes that when something "bears witness" in our spirit, it is pointing us to evidence of spiritual truth.

Using a personal example, Jeremy recounts how someone once told him that he is like a "thermostat" that can set the mood in a room. This statement bore witness with him because he recognized that his mood did impact others at times. It served as evidence of a truth that he needed to further investigate.

Drawing a parallel to Bible passages, Jeremy explains that when a passage bears witness, it functions in the same way - pointing to inner evidence or access to God living within us. He encourages listeners to dive deeper into Scripture and explore the truths it presents. Jeremy emphasizes that there is absolute truth, as God is absolute truth.

As the episode concludes, Jeremy reminds listeners of their ongoing Acts Bible study series and invites questions from the audience. He expresses gratitude for their support and concludes with a blessing, encouraging listeners to recognize when something bears witness and to pursue truth wholeheartedly.

In this episode of the podcast, Wayne and Jeremy continue their exploration of Acts chapter 9. They emphasize the importance of worshiping God and delve into a deep study of scripture.

The focus of their discussion is on Acts 9:20-31, where they highlight several key points. They start by examining Saul's immediate transformation after his conversion and how he fearlessly preaches in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. The people are astonished because Saul was known for persecuting Christians, but he uses his knowledge of the Scriptures to support his claims about Jesus being the Messiah.

The podcast hosts also discuss the plot against Saul's life by the Jews and how the disciples help him escape by lowering him in a basket from the city wall. Upon Saul's arrival in Jerusalem, the disciples are initially hesitant to accept him due to his past, but Barnabas vouches for him and shares his conversion experience. Barnabas plays a pivotal role in facilitating Saul's acceptance, and his name, meaning "son of encouragement," reflects his impact.

The episode also touches on the theme of new converts being given the opportunity to prove themselves before sharing their faith. However, Barnabas' encouragement allows Saul to immediately preach boldly. Wayne and Jeremy also discuss the fear that can inhibit church growth when people are wary of others leading them astray.

The podcast concludes with a prayer, tying together the themes of faith, encouragement, and the transformative power of God's love.

Jeremy Griffin introduces the podcast and talks about the "box test" he learned when he started riding motorcycles. The box test involves riding a figure 8 pattern inside a small box without putting your foot down, and it teaches the important lesson that "where you look is where you'll go."

He describes the size of the box as about the size of two neighborhood street squares. More than half the people in his advanced riding class dropped their motorcycles trying to do the box test because they weren't looking where they wanted to go.

He relates this lesson to driving a car - you need to look ahead in the middle distance, not right at the hood or too far down the road.

He shares a story from his childhood where his cousin hit a small tree while driving an ATV, because even though she saw the tree, that's where she looked and went.

Jeremy then connects this to how we live our lives. If we stare at negatives from the past, we will find ourselves going towards those negatives and repeating old patterns, just like looking where we don't want to go on a motorcycle.

He encourages listening to Philippians 4:8, to think on whatever is great, excellent or praiseworthy. By focusing on what God has for us instead of negatives, we will go where we look and get to the positive points instead of avoiding negatives.

In closing, Jeremy invites listeners to message him at redux.church to get coffee, shares that he's been drinking smoothies instead of coffee lately, and reminds listeners that the Acts podcast series continues on Fridays.

This episode covers Acts 9:10-19, which tells the story of Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus and his initial interactions with the disciples in Damascus after becoming a believer.

The episode begins with God speaking to Ananias in a vision and instructing him to go to Straight Street to find Saul, who is praying and has seen a vision of Ananias coming to restore his sight. Ananias expresses hesitation, as he has heard of Saul's persecution of Christians in Jerusalem. However, God assures Ananias that Saul is His chosen instrument to carry His name to the Gentiles, kings, and Israelites.

Ananias goes to Saul and lays hands on him, restoring his sight. Scales immediately fall from Saul's eyes. Saul is then baptized and strengthened with food. For several days after, he is with the disciples in Damascus.

The hosts discuss how Ananias showed courage in being honest with God about his doubts regarding Saul. They note this models that we can be authentic with God rather than putting on a religious facade. They also highlight how Saul's encounter with God on the road should have given him hope that he was now qualified and chosen by God, despite his past persecution of Christians.

The hosts delve deeper into God telling Ananias that Saul is His chosen instrument. They explain how we often don't recognize the circumstances God uses in our lives as proof of our value and purpose. They also note how Saul's suffering, as foretold by God, was not punishment but rather part of advancing God's kingdom to kings - something that went against the self-indulgent culture of their day.

In closing, they emphasize that coming to Christ means leaving behind the old identity and embracing the new identity designed by God's purpose for our lives. It is a rebirth, not just a rebranding.

Jeremy Griffin interviews Isabella Blevins about why she wants to start a podcast. Isabella explains that she is doing a personal challenge project through a program called Ascend by Unbound where she has to take on a challenging project. She has been interested in podcasting for a while and thinks it would be a good fit for her gifts of storytelling and sharing the truth.

Isabella's main motivation for starting a podcast is to share the gospel and what she has learned as a young Christian woman. At only 18 years old, she wants to share her experiences and perspective of living for Jesus on an average basis as a non-pastor or religious leader. She feels there is a lack of voices from average young Christians discussing what the Bible says about everyday topics and challenges.

Isabella also wants to encourage and challenge other young adults to boldly live for Jesus. She doesn't want to do it alone and hopes her podcast can inspire others. She references a book called "Do Hard Things" that discusses how expectations for young people's achievements are too low in today's society.

Jeremy agrees with Isabella's perspective and thinks it's important for both young people and older generations to hear her passionate message of hope. He's known Isabella and her family for a long time and has seen her spiritual growth and focus on others. Jeremy believes real change happens through personal relationships, not great sermons, and that Isabella's "regular person" perspective is exactly how the gospel is meant to be shared.

In closing, Jeremy thanks Isabella for the conversation and encourages listeners to check out redux.church if they want to contact them or share the podcast to offer hope to those discouraged about the state of culture. He hopes to have Isabella back one day for a longer discussion when she has more life experience.

In this episode of the podcast, Wayne Heins and Jeremy Griffin dive into the first 9 verses of Acts chapter 9. They focus on Saul's dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus and explore the key points in great detail.

One of the main points discussed is Saul's fierce persecution of Christians before his encounter with Jesus. The significance of Jesus telling Saul, "Why are you persecuting me?" is highlighted, emphasizing that any harm done to God's people is done directly to Him. This raises the question of whether God still speaks audibly today, as Saul hears God's voice while his companions only hear a voice without seeing anyone.

Saul's entire identity, power, authority, and control over his own life are completely stripped away when he encounters Jesus. He spends three days without sight or basic necessities, grappling with the transformation he has undergone. The hosts draw parallels between Saul's experience and smaller-scale "Damascus road" encounters that individuals may have, where God transforms their identity even before they become believers.

The discussion also touches on God's constant work of drawing people to Himself, whether they are aware of it or not. Instances of God intervening in the lives of unbelievers throughout Scripture are examined. The hosts emphasize that the persecution faced by Christians is ultimately persecution against Christ Himself, as believers are united to Him. They view the sufferings of believers as a privilege to be part of God's work in the world.

The ultimate goal of encounters like Saul's is to restore individuals to their original human identity as fully known and accepted by God, as described in Genesis 1. The hosts pray that listeners would also experience divine interventions in their lives and be able to minister to others undergoing transformation.

In conclusion, this passage profoundly impacts one's identity and understanding of God's work. The hosts provide deep insights into Saul's conversion experience and explore the implications it holds for believers today.