Philippians 3 (Part 2) -- I count everything as rubbish compared to Jesus!

Faith in the Hard Places: A Conversation with KaLeigh Long

I had the privilege of sitting down with KaLeigh Long, the Founder and CEO of Westwin Elements, and her story is powerful. We talked about how she stepped into this industry, the highs and the lows she has walked through, and how through every season her heartbeat has been to glorify God in both her work and her family life.

Her journey is a testimony of God’s faithfulness in the hard places. It is the kind of story where you can look back and see how He took difficult moments, refined them, and brought something good and beautiful out of them on the other side. It is a reminder that nothing is wasted in the hands of a faithful God.

I pray this conversation blesses you and encourages you in your walk this week.

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Episode Title: Heaven’s Protocols of Forgiveness: A Conversation with Bruce Hebel

Guest: Bruce Hebel, Forgiving Forward

In this powerful and deeply needed conversation, I sit down with Bruce Hebel from Forgiving Forward, a ministry dedicated to restoring lives, marriages, families, and churches through the transformative power of Biblical forgiveness.

We live in a culture where forgiveness is often misunderstood, ignored, or treated like an optional spiritual accessory. Many people cling to the belief that “time heals all wounds,” yet we continue to see countless men and women carrying old wounds that still feel raw and fresh. Emotional scars linger. Relationships fracture. Hearts grow cold. And bitterness quietly steals the life God intended for us.

Bruce shares how Forgiving Forward offers a radically different path — one rooted in Scripture, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and proven through real-life stories of freedom and restoration. In this episode, you’ll learn how Bruce and his wife Toni help people apply what they call Heaven’s Protocols of Forgiveness, a Biblical framework that brings healing not only to individuals but to entire families and church communities.

• Why forgiveness is often misunderstood or neglected, even among believers
• The myth behind “time heals all wounds”
• How unresolved wounds keep people stuck emotionally, spiritually, and relationally
• What Heaven’s Protocols of Forgiveness are — and why they work
• How forgiveness restores marriages, reunites families, and heals church division
• Real-life stories of breakthrough, freedom, and restored relationships
• How to start walking in forgiveness toward those who have hurt you
• The difference between forgiveness as a feeling and forgiveness as obedience
• Steps to help others experience healing through forgiveness

If you’re wrestling with bitterness, betrayal, disappointment, or the weight of lingering emotional wounds, this conversation will speak directly to your heart. Forgiveness isn’t cliché — it’s transformational. And Bruce lays out a practical, Biblical path toward freedom that anyone can access.

This episode is also an incredible resource for pastors, counselors, leaders, and anyone walking alongside hurting people.

Learn More About Forgiving Forward

For more information, resources, events, and the full story behind this ministry, visit:

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Philippians 3:1–3 — “Safeguarded by the Gospel”

Introduction

• We’re continuing our study through the book of Philippians.
• Last week we focused on genuine Christian fellowship and how it advances the gospel and strengthens unity in the body of Christ.
• True Christian community isn’t optional — it’s essential for every believer and every church.

This week, as we enter Philippians 3, Paul reminds us of something vital:

The gospel must be repeated often because we are quick to forget.

Like Martin Luther once said, “I preach the same message week after week because the people still haven’t learned it.”

1. Rejoicing in the Repeated Gospel (v.1)

“Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.”

Key idea:

Paul repeats the gospel to protect believers from drifting.

• Repetition is not a sign of boredom; it’s a sign of importance.
• Paul knew that the gospel must be continually preached to safeguard our faith.
• The word “safeguard” means to protect, to keep safe from danger or false teaching.

Application:

We live in a time full of spiritual distractions and false voices. Repetition of truth strengthens discernment and keeps us anchored in the gospel.

2. Beware of False Teachers (v.2)

“Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved.”

Paul doesn’t hold back.

He calls out anyone who mixes faith and works as a means of salvation.

• In his day, false teachers claimed salvation required faith plus circumcision.
• Today, false teachers might say faith plus baptism, or faith plus performance, or faith plus church membership.
• But Scripture is clear: Salvation is by grace through faith alone in Christ alone.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Ephesians 2:8–9 — “For by grace you have been saved through faith...”
• Galatians 3:3 — “After beginning by the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by the flesh?”

Application:

Trying to maintain your salvation through your own effort is not only exhausting — it’s unbiblical.

What begins in the Spirit cannot be sustained by the flesh.

3. True Transformation Happens in the Spirit (v.3)

“For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.”

Paul explains what true faith looks like:

• We are the true circumcision — not by outward signs but by inward transformation.
• In the Old Testament, circumcision marked covenant with God.
• Now, under the new covenant, the Holy Spirit performs a spiritual circumcision — cutting away the old heart of sin and giving us new life.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Romans 2:29 — “Circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit.”
• Galatians 5:6 — “What matters is faith expressing itself through love.”

Application:

When Christ changes you, it shows.

• Your words sound different.
• Your attitude shifts.
• Your priorities change.
• You begin to love what He loves and hate what He hates.
• That’s the mark of a heart transformed by grace.

4. Living Out the Gospel Daily

Paul’s message reminds us:

• The gospel isn’t something you hear once — it’s something you live out every day.
• It protects you from deception, anchors you in truth, and shapes your character.
• The evidence of salvation isn’t religious performance; it’s a life marked by faith expressing itself through love.

Application Questions:

• Am I guarding my faith by staying rooted in the gospel?
• Do I put confidence in my own effort or in the finished work of Christ?
• Is my life reflecting the inward change the Holy Spirit has made in me?

Closing Thought

Paul repeats the gospel because eternity is at stake.

We never outgrow our need for grace.

And just like the Philippians, we need the reminder — salvation is Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone.

When your heart belongs to Jesus, the fruit of your life will show it.

Worship by the Spirit.

Glory in Christ Jesus.

I got to sit down with Bubba Burcham a husband, a dad, and a member of the 2000 Oklahoma Sooners National Championship team for a powerful conversation about what it really means to be a man who leads well.

We talked about faith, family, business, and what it looks like for men to step up and make an impact where it matters most. Bubba shared some great insight on leadership, owning your own business, and how entrepreneurship can be a tool for influence and legacy.

I pray it challenges you and encourages you in your walk this week.

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I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend, State Representative John Kane. It was a great conversation getting to know the man behind the name on the ballot. I pray this episode encourages you in your walk this week.

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What a testimony!

From drugs and prison to freedom through the power of the Gospel of King Jesus! Today, ** Pastor Nick Sterner—**shares how Christ and His Word are stronger than anything we could ever do on our own. Once bound by sin, Nick now leads others to the same freedom he found in Jesus.

The cross of Christ is powerful enough to forgive and redeem even the vilest of sinners.

This episode will inspire your faith, strengthen your walk, and remind you that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.

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Sunday Sermon -- Phil 2: 19-30 AM service 11/9/2025

Today’s episode will move you deeply — it’s heartfelt, emotional, and full of eternal perspective. My conversation with CREC Pastor Jeff Ripple will leave you encouraged, challenged, and filled with hope for heaven.

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Jeremy Little opens up about friendship, ministry, and life in the real world.

We’ve been friends for 33 years, and I’m deeply grateful for his influence, wisdom, and the countless moments that have shaped us both.

This conversation is full of laughter, truth, and the kind of perspective that only time and faith can build.

I pray it blesses you and encourages you this week.

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