How do we actually grow in grace—by grace? In this episode, we explore how real transformation doesn’t come from trying harder, but from trusting more deeply. Jim and guest Patric Knaak unpack the counterintuitive nature of sanctification—and how the Christian life isn’t about becoming less dependent on Jesus, but more. Through everyday stories and biblical insight, we’re reminded that faith receives what grace provides. When Christ becomes the true object of our faith, even our weakness becomes the place where His grace meets us and leads us into freedom.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Faith Has an Object (08:18)
• Why Jesus Is Trustworthy (14:24)
• Faith as the One Essential Work (28:23)
• Misplaced Faith (46:16)
• Discouragement, Repentance, and Assurance (52:43)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Deepen your understanding of faith with Mentored Sonship
• Read Repentance: A Daring Call to Real Surrender by Jack Miller
• Download our free e-book on Everyday Repentance or watch Stu Batstone's webinar
• Listen to 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵
• Bible references: John 6:22-38, Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 2:20, Romans 7:13-20

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Deputy Director of Mission Patric Knaak. Patric is an author and ordained minister with the PCA, and has been with Serge since 2007. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

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