In this message from Romans 8:5–11, Pastor Chris explores what it means to move off familiar spiritual ruts and learn a new way to live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul’s words challenge believers to stop living by lists and habits of the past and instead set their minds on what brings true life and peace. This episode invites listeners to discover freedom, growth, and confidence through Spirit-led living.Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18645648Key Points:

1. Choose to set your mind on what brings life and peace (Romans 8:5–6)
    Our mindset shapes our direction. When our thoughts are centered on Christ and renewed by Scripture, we experience joy, peace, and spiritual clarity instead of drifting on autopilot.
2. Turn away from old patterns that keep you spiritually stuck (Romans 8:7–8)
    Familiar religious routines, empty traditions, or inherited habits can become ruts that limit growth. The Spirit invites believers to move forward rather than stay stuck in the past.
3. Remember that the Spirit lives in every true believer (Romans 8:9–10)
    The Christian life is not lived by willpower alone. Everyone who belongs to Christ has the Holy Spirit living within them, empowering obedience and transformation.
4. Walk with confidence knowing God’s resurrection power is at work now (Romans 8:11)
    The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is actively at work in believers today, giving hope, endurance, and assurance of eternal life.

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
Pastor Chris shares relatable illustrations about driving on autopilot, mowing straight rows by fixing your eyes on a distant point, and getting stuck in familiar ruts. These stories help connect the biblical truth to everyday life and spiritual habits.Notable Quotes:
 “You can’t steer a parked car.”
 “Lists are good, but lists don’t change hearts.”
 “The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”Actionable Takeaways:
 Reflect on where your mind naturally drifts during the week.
 Evaluate any spiritual ruts or habits that may be keeping you stuck.
 Daily choose to renew your mind through Scripture.
 Yield your decisions and direction to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.Scripture References:
 Romans 8:4–11 – Life in the Spirit versus life in the flesh
 Galatians 5:13–25 – Walking by the Spirit and bearing spiritual fruit
 Romans 12:2 – Renewing the mind
 John 14:16–17 – The Spirit as Helper and ComforterKeywords:
 Romans 8, Holy Spirit, Christian living, spiritual growth, life and peace, renewal of the mind, walking by the Spirit, faith, discipleshipChallenge:
 This week, intentionally surrender one familiar habit or mindset to the Holy Spirit and ask God to guide you onto a new path that leads to life and peace.26.0208de Learning a New Way to Live The WELL Faith Podcast offers encouraging, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien and guests. New sermons are released every Sunday. Replay episodes are marked with an asterisk. Visit the well.faith media page and find us online at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN. Email comments to [email protected]