BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan and Scott step into the next part of the Identity series by examining corruption — not as a loss of identity, but as the breaking of our perception of it. Through Scripture, design analogies, and honest stories, they reveal how false beliefs, unhealthy habits, and misplaced desires slowly shape us away from God’s intention. This episode invites listeners to explore how the Spirit restores clarity, exposes unhealthy patterns, and rebuilds us through truth, community, and surrender.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —

(00:00) Identity, Design, and Why Corruption Matters

Opening reflections highlight how salvation and identity overlap. The conversation explores why understanding our broken patterns is essential to restoration.

(17:34) Facing the Rubble

This section digs into the “building rubble” analogy — showing how we must examine the mess, not ignore it, so God can rebuild what’s been fractured through false views of design.

(39:11) Healthy vs. Unhealthy Patterns

Examples from sexuality, food, and legalism reveal how desire itself isn’t sinful — but how we pursue fulfillment can distort or align us with God’s design.

(1:08:56) Activation Steps

This episode closes with practical guidance for inviting the Holy Spirit to expose corruption, clarify truth, and lead us into restored identity through community and surrender.

— EPISODE LINKS —

• Episode Notes

https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb154/

• Bookshelf

https://cultivaterelationships.com/bookshelf/

• Bible Project | 1 Timothy (Modesty - Begins at 3:01)

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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan and Pastor Scott Frerking launch a new identity series by challenging the lie that people are “broken” at their core. Using Scripture and real-life stories, they explain how our identity as God’s image-bearers is intrinsic and irreplaceable, even when our lives feel messy. This episode reframes “blessing” as an opportunity to prosper, unpacks our mission to bring order to chaos, and invites listeners to see themselves the way the Father already does.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —

(00:00) Perception, Value, and Identity

The conversation moves from lighthearted banter into a story about “laundered” vacation money, illustrating how our identity retains value even when life, sin, and pain make everything feel ruined.

(16:35) Made in God’s Image and Likeness

Attention turns to Genesis 1, 5, and 9, showing that humanity remains God’s image-bearers before and after the fall and the flood. Our mission to multiply, steward, and bring order has never been revoked.

(37:51) Intrinsic Worth vs. Broken Narratives

The focus shifts to how religious language, like “less of me, more of Him”, can distort identity when misapplied. Nathan and Scott contrast those clichés with Jesus calling us light, salt, and a city on a hill.

(55:22) Activation Steps

This episode closes with an invitation to ask the Holy Spirit where your view of yourself has been devalued, to agree with God’s declaration of your worth, and to step into your calling to bring order to chaos.

— EPISODE LINKS —

• Episode Notes

https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb153/

• The Identity Guide

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• The Freedom Booklet

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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan and Pastor Scott explore salvation through the lens of submission, revealing that true freedom comes not from self-rule but from willingly aligning ourselves under God’s design. They unpack how salvation leads us into a life of surrendered trust — choosing the Spirit’s authority over the impulses of our habitual inclinations. Submission is not passivity; it’s the doorway into Spirit-empowered living, where obedience produces maturity, purpose, and the fruit of God’s life within us.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —

(00:00) Living by the Spirit

The episode opens by reframing salvation as a call to surrender — choosing the Spirit’s leadership over self-direction so that our lives reflect God’s design rather than our impulses.

(17:03) The Tension of Flesh and Spirit

The focus turns to Paul’s contrast between flesh and Spirit, showing that the battle is ultimately about submission: whichever authority we yield to shapes our character, choices, and destiny.

(34:46) The Purpose of Freedom

This section highlights that freedom isn’t autonomy — it’s empowerment to submit to God’s design for human love, service, and holiness. True freedom expresses itself through Spirit-led obedience that benefits others.

(1:04:20) Activation Steps

This episode closes with an invitation to ask the Holy Spirit to expose areas of resistance, surrender those places to His leadership, and step into the peace and power that come from daily submission.

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• Episode Notes

https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb152/

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https://cultivaterelationships.com/bookshelf/

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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan and Pastor Scott continue their series on salvation, revealing that Jesus’ redemption isn’t just about being set free from sin but being set free to live empowered by the Holy Spirit. They uncover how salvation restores humanity to its original design — living in partnership with God’s purpose and authority. They show that redemption is not a single moment of escape but an ongoing journey of transformation, where believers learn to walk in true freedom, maturity, and Spirit-led life.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —
(00:00) Understanding Sin and Rebellion
Nathan and Scott revisit Genesis and Romans to redefine sin as rebellion against design, not inherited corruption, and explore how the gospel restores divine purpose.
(18:01) The Nature of Redemption
They discuss how salvation reconciles creation, humanity, and God’s authority, shifting our view from legal transaction to relational restoration.
(36:55) Growing into Maturity
This section explores sanctification as an ongoing process — how believers are transformed by the Spirit into the likeness of Jesus through daily surrender.
(1:08:22) Activation Steps
This episode closes with an invitation to let the Holy Spirit reveal where rebellion has distorted identity and to embrace the continual renewal found in walking with Him.

— EPISODE LINKS —
• Episode Notes
https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb151
• Podcast Playlist | Romans
https://cultivaterelationships.com/romans
• The Freedom Booklet
https://cultivaterelationships.com/the-freedom-booklet/
• The Habit Tree
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan and Pastor Scott explore what salvation truly means, challenging traditional views of “the fall” and redefining it as humanity’s ongoing rebellion against God’s design. They unpack Luke 15 to show that every lost thing — a sheep, a coin, or a son — first belonged to its owner, revealing that redemption isn’t about earning God’s favor but returning to His heart. Together, they confront distorted teachings about salvation and highlight how reconciliation, repentance, and relationship with the Father are central to the gospel’s story.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —
(00:00) Rethinking “The Fall”
The conversation begins by reframing Genesis 3 as the “Garden Rebellion,” exploring how humanity’s separation was relational, not spatial, and how God’s voice never left creation.
(14:36) The Lost and the Found
Through Luke 15, the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son reveal that all began in belonging — the Father’s pursuit of those who are lost reveals His unending desire for reconciliation.
(33:43) The Father’s Love and Our Response
They examine the Luke 15 story, contrasting rebellion and unrighteousness with religion and self-righteousness while emphasizing the Father’s compassion toward both lost sons.
(59:52) Activation Steps
This episode closes with an invitation to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where we’ve resisted relationship with the Father and to return — fully restored and reconciled to Him.

— EPISODE LINKS —
• Episode Notes
https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb150
• Podcast Playlist | Romans
https://cultivaterelationships.com/romans
• Podcast Playlist | Galatians
https://cultivaterelationships.com/romans
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan and Phil wrap up the discussion on Faith in discussing the Church, exploring what it means to trust God’s design for His body even when people fail us. Through personal stories and Scripture, they unpack leadership wounds, offense, and the enduring promise of Jesus in Matthew 16 — that his Church will prevail.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —

(00:00) Faith, the Church, and Offense

The episode opens with humor and honesty about how faith gets tested when we experience hurt or disappointment in church life. The discussion centers on trusting God more than people.

(16:04) The Foundation Jesus Built

Phil and Nathan unpack Matthew 16 and 18, showing how Jesus’ words to Peter reveal a Church rooted in the gospel, not in human control or hierarchy.

(31:25) Offense, Authority, and the Kingdom

The conversation moves into how offense affects unity and how the Church can handle correction, leadership, and restoration biblically and relationally.

(55:15) Activation Steps

This episode closes with an invitation to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of offense, release old hurts, and reengage the Church with renewed trust and faith in God’s design.

— EPISODE LINKS —

• Episode Notes

https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb148/

• Podcast Playlist | Unlove

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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott Frerking unpack what it really means to have faith in the Holy Spirit — not just the Holy Scriptures. The conversation explores how a Bible-only approach can lead to imbalance and self-directed legalism, while true freedom and relational depth come through walking with the Spirit daily.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —
(00:00) Faith and the Holy Spirit
The discussion opens with Nathan reflecting on his early misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and how emphasizing Scripture over relationship left gaps in his spiritual life.
(16:27) Unhealthy Attachments to Scripture
The conversation shifts toward how believers can unknowingly idolize knowledge. Scott unpacks how the Spirit brings life where rigid interpretation can create distance.
(32:22) The Holy Spirit’s Role in Truth
Drawing from John 16, the episode explores how the Spirit doesn’t just teach truth—He embodies it—convicting hearts, glorifying Jesus, and guiding believers into deeper trust.
(55:03) Activation Steps
The episode closes with a challenge to invite the Spirit into everyday life—listening, responding, and learning to walk in dependence rather than control.

— EPISODE LINKS —
• Episode Notes
https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb147/
• The Freedom Booklet
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan and Pastor Scott Frerking unpack what it really means to have faith in the Holy Spirit — not just the Holy Scriptures. The conversation explores how a Bible-only approach can lead to imbalance and self-directed legalism, while true freedom and relational depth come through walking with the Spirit daily.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —
(00:00) Faith and the Holy Spirit
The discussion opens with Nathan reflecting on his early misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and how emphasizing Scripture over relationship left gaps in his spiritual life.
(16:27) Unhealthy Attachments to Scripture
The conversation shifts toward how believers can unknowingly idolize knowledge. Scott unpacks how the Spirit brings life where rigid interpretation can create distance.
(32:22) The Holy Spirit’s Role in Truth
Drawing from John 16, the episode explores how the Spirit doesn’t just teach truth—He embodies it—convicting hearts, glorifying Jesus, and guiding believers into deeper trust.
(55:03) Activation Steps
The episode closes with a challenge to invite the Spirit into everyday life—listening, responding, and learning to walk in dependence rather than control.

— EPISODE LINKS —
• Episode Notes
https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb147/
• The Freedom Booklet
https://cultivaterelationships.com/the-freedom-booklet/
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION - Nathan and Pastor Scott explore how our earthly experiences — especially with fathers — shape our view of God as Father. They discuss the Trinity, God’s relational nature, and how healing reorients our hearts to see Him as He truly is.

— EPISODE CHAPTERS —
(00:00) Wrestling With Our View of God
The episode opens with how our view of God is often shaped by early influences, especially parental examples, leaving distortions that need healing.
(24:31) The Trinity and Our Identity
Nathan and Scott explain how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reveal God’s relational nature and empower our identity, moving beyond shallow analogies into deeper theological truth.
(47:22) God the Father’s Relational Heart
This section highlights God as Father, emphasizing His generosity and constancy while challenging listeners to confront how childhood experiences shaped their view of Him.
(1:19:31) Activation Steps
The episode ends with reflection and activation, inviting listeners to identify distortions from earthly fathers and anchor themselves in God’s unchanging love and truth.

— EPISODE LINKS —
• Episode Notes
https://cultivaterelationships.com/shoot-the-breeze/stb145/
• Bookshelf | Faith Booklet
https://cultivaterelationships.com/bookshelf/#faith
• Podcast Playlist | Galatians Series
https://cultivaterelationships.com/galatians/
• Unseen Realm, by Michael Heiser
https://a.co/d/9Xf2SqA
• Youtube | St. Patrick's Bad Analogies
https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw
• The Freedom Booklet
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