There are many promises in scripture pertaining to the Messiah, but how do the sacraments strengthen our faith? Join Brad Kafer and MIchael Lewis as we talk with author and retired professor Phillip Cary about finding the Gospel promise in the sacraments. 

If our assurance should be rooted in the objective work of Christ on our behalf, then why does Paul say in Colossians 1:27 that the mystery revealed to us is Christ in you, the Hope of Glory? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore this topic on this week's episode. 

The church ideally should be a safe place for sinners and sufferers to unburden themselves and find rest.  Unfortunately, it's often quite the opposite.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we talk about how the church in the U.S., for various reasons, has often been guilty of shooting it's wounded and protecting abusers. 

Is your relationship with Jesus one of comfort, or of dread and fear?  God's Grace is not meant to be something we are striving to attain, but something we are gifted as a result of His great love for us.  Join Brad Kafer and Bradley Gray of the Reclamation as we discuss the book "The Big Relief" with author David Zahl.  Grace should bring relief and comfort, not fear and dread.

The Law/Gospel distinction lies at the heart of the Protestant Reformation. Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we talk with Coalt Robinson and Jay Wipf of Renewalcast, about Jay's wonderful Law Gospel Catechism: Learning God’s Two Words: A Brief Catechism on the Law and the Gospel. 

God's Law may not be a means of reconciling ourselves to God, but in Chirst, it shows us the shape that love takes in different situations.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss what the proper use of the Law is for Christians, and how the misuse of the Law is damaging. 

How is the Gospel helpful to people who have been abused and traumatized? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we talk with Bishop Justin Holcomb about applying the riches of the Gospel to those broken by the sins of others. 

Justin Holcomb brings the gospel fire in this clip about how Jesus not only takes the punishment for our sin, but also the shame and degradation that comes with it. In return, we receive his spotless righteousness.

Ever been confused about communion? You're not alone. 

Sadly, for many Christians in the modern church, communion has become a cause of anxiety and dread, rather than a means of Grace.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss the reformed view of communion as a comfort to the broken sinner.