What does it mean to be made new?

In this deeply moving message, we explore baptism as a sacred renewal ritual—one that speaks to a universal human longing for cleansing, rebirth, identity, and belonging. Drawing from ancient faith traditions, Indigenous practices, and the shared human story of water as a threshold, this message reveals how Christian baptism builds upon a timeless instinct: the desire to leave something behind and step into new life.

Through Scripture, story, and lived testimony, we are reminded that baptism is not a declaration of perfection—but a declaration of direction. It is the beginning of a journey shaped by surrender, trust, and community.

This episode features two powerful baptism stories, including a spontaneous decision prompted by the quiet persistence of the Holy Spirit, and a young woman choosing baptism on her birthday—marking both a birth day and a rebirth day.

Whether you are exploring faith, returning after a long season away, or wondering if you’re “ready,” this message invites you to see baptism not as an ending—but as a courageous first step into a life being continually made new.

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