That's Grace Podcast

If you believe in God, or you are exploring faith, you may still wonder what is actually supposed to change. Following Jesus is not just about trying harder. It begins with God changing you from the inside out. So what does He change first? This message explains what God does when Jesus truly becomes the center of your life. It shows how God starts at the core by giving you a new identity, a new spiritual life, and a new purpose that does not depend on your performance. It explains how God begins by changing who you are, not just what you do.

Drifting away from God usually doesn’t happen all at once. It happens quietly, as life starts to feel more stable and urgency fades. Over time, trust in God can slowly be replaced with a sense of self-reliance. This message looks at a story from the Bible that challenges us to reflect on how success might be shaping us, where small compromises can quietly form, and how faith can drift when we stop relying on God the way we once did. Starting strong matters—but staying dependent on God when life feels easier may be the harder part.

Following God is supposed to make life clearer—but sometimes it does the opposite. You take a step of obedience, and instead of feeling safer, everything feels more uncertain. This message looks at a story in the Bible about Gideon, a man who faced that same tension. As he obeys God, the path forward doesn’t get easier—it gets riskier. Through his story, we see why fear isn’t a sign you’ve missed God, and what it actually looks like to trust Him when the outcome isn’t in your control.

Trusting God can feel simple in theory, but much harder when obedience feels risky and the outcome is uncertain. Sometimes fear shows up after we take a step forward, leaving us wondering if our faith is too fragile or not strong enough. Through the story of Gideon, we see that God is not put off by honest faith that still has questions. He meets us where we are, strengthens the faith we bring Him, and grows it as we keep moving forward. This message offers reassurance and encouragement for anyone learning how to trust God one step at a time.

We often want God’s help without His interference. We ask Him to fix what’s broken, remove the pain, and bring clarity—while still holding onto control, comfort, and autonomy. In this message, we see from the story of Gideon that before God moves to use us, He confronts what we’ve been protecting. Before Gideon steps into anything bigger, God forces a moment of honesty that exposes what’s competing for trust. This message challenges us to see what’s quietly holding our faith back—and invites us to experience the freedom that comes when we stop holding on and start trusting. If you’ve ever wanted God to work in your life but hesitated to fully surrender, this message will encourage you to take that next step.

Feeling unqualified can keep you hiding when God is actually calling you forward. This message looks at the story of Gideon—a man who feels afraid, overlooked, and unprepared—and shows how God meets him right there. God doesn’t wait for Gideon to feel confident or capable; He calls him to act before Gideon believes he’s ready. Faith doesn’t start with having it all together—it starts with trusting God enough to take the next step. If you’ve ever wondered whether your past or insecurity disqualifies you, this message is for you.

Christmas often promises peace and joy, yet many of us feel rushed, distracted, and overwhelmed instead. In this message from The Weary World Rejoices, Sean Sears explores why experiencing God during the holidays often starts with slowing down and making space. You’ll see how the Christmas story invites us to clear distractions and welcome God into the noise of everyday life. If your life feels full but your heart feels restless this Christmas, this message offers a simple, hope-filled invitation to make room for God.

Anxiety has a way of lingering—especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Many of us believe things will eventually get better, but still struggle to find peace in the middle of what we’re carrying right now. In this message from The Weary World Rejoices, Sean Sears shares how real peace doesn’t come from having everything figured out, but from trusting God in the middle of what we can’t control. Through the Christmas story, you’ll see how God meets anxious, weary people with His presence and invites us to release the weight we were never meant to carry.

For many of us, the holiday season doesn’t begin with joy—it begins with weariness. You’ve been moving fast, carrying a lot, and hoping things would feel different by now. But what if hope doesn’t start with fixing your circumstances, but with seeing what God is doing in the middle of them? This message explores how God steps toward people who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or discouraged, offering a hope that can actually steady your life. Through three simple truths from the Bible, you’ll see that God hasn’t forgotten you—and that you can find rest and hope again.

Talking about your faith can feel intimidating, especially when you’re worried about being misunderstood, sounding pushy, or not knowing what to say. Many of us hesitate in moments that actually matter because we’re unsure how to bring up spiritual things in a way that feels natural and respectful. This message explores how to approach those conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence. You’ll learn how to recognize when the moment is right, how to begin without pressure or awkwardness, and how to talk about what you believe in a way that others can genuinely hear.