Episode 13: You Are the Church | Ephesians 3:1-13

What is the Church? Is it a building? Is it a gathering? In episode 13, Marian Jordan Ellis tackles this important question and challenges us to rise up! Today we talk about the three primary purposes of the Church and how we together we are the Light of the World.

Episode 12: Carriers of Glory | Ephesians 2:19-21

We are carriers of glory. Our lives are not common or insignificant because God’s very real presence resides with us! These incredible thoughts are based on the fact that the New Testament calls those of us who are "in Christ," the temple of the Holy Spirit. In today’s episode of This Redeemed Life, Marian Jordan Ellis continues our verse-by-verse study of Ephesians and looks at the profound reality that now we are the temple of the living God! We no longer need to go to a physical location to meet with the Lord because we are the carriers of His glory, and His Spirit is in us!

Episode 11: Racial Reconciliation is God’s Idea | Ephesians 2:11-18

In today’s episode from This Redeemed Life, Marian Jordan Ellis continues a verse-by-verse study of Ephesians. Today Marian dives into the deep theological waters of chapter 2 and explains how racial reconciliation is God’s idea. Since Jesus demolished the dividing wall that once existed between the Jews and Gentiles, the Church is now called to be ministers of unity and reconciliation.

Bonus Episode:  Healing the Trauma of Sexual Abuse | Guest Jamie Mershon, LPC

Studies show that 1 out 3 women have suffered from sexual abuse. This number is staggering, and many of those women have never experienced the healing power of Jesus Christ. In Season 1 of This Redeemed Life, Marian shared her abuse story and how this trauma greatly impacted her identity, and how Jesus redeemed and restored her life. Our listeners asked for more information on the healing from sexual trauma and we invited Jamie Mershon (a Faith-based Licensed Professional Counselor) to discuss the healing process and how we can protect our children from sexual abuse.

Episode 10: Don’t Forget Your Spiritual Birth Certificate

Christians talk about knowing our identity in Christ, but what exactly does this mean? Is this merely a Christian cliché or is there something real and powerful in this statement? In episode 10, Marian wraps up Season 1 by looking at the four key components of our identity in Christ and how walking in these truths enables us to live the abundant life that Jesus promised. This "spiritual birth certificate" proves vital to experiencing the blessings and victory that God promises in His word.

Episode 09: Special Guest: Dr. Ben Young

In today’s episode, Marian sits down with Dr. Ben Young and talks about the importance of Ephesians to the Christian walk. Ben was instrumental in leading Marian to Jesus and taught her God’s Word for years at her home church in Houston, Texas. This conversation is a must-listen as it explains some important theology found in Ephesians. Marian and Ben also take a few minutes to talk about his book, Room for Doubt which is a great resource for anyone with spiritual doubt.

Episode 08: You are God’s Mona Lisa | Ephesians 2:8-10

The Bible uses a startling word to describe the children of God, it calls us His masterpiece.  In this episode of This Redeemed Life, Marian shares about the greatest art heist in the history of the world and what Hitler’s diabolical scheme to steal the world’s masterpieces for himself and what the Mona Lisa teaches us about our identity in Christ.

Episode 07: “But God.” The Two Best Words in the Bible | Ephesians 2:1-7

In today’s episode of This Redeemed Life, Marian begins to unpack Ephesians 2 and looks at the two most important words in the Bible—but God!  Those of us who put our faith in Christ are the greatest transformation story ever told as God brings us from death to life by His grace. Join us as we marvel at the mercy of God that wakes us from the dead and lavishes us with new life in Christ.

Episode 02: Time Traveling to Find Our Identity | Ephesians 1:3-6
Have you ever battled a voice that made you feel worthless, unwanted, unloved, or useless? In this episode, Marian explains how we make agreements with the enemy about our identity, which keeps us from living for God’s glory. But thankfully in Ephesians, we discover our true identity based on God’s love.

Welcome to This Redeemed Life with Marian Jordan Ellis, a podcast with the life-changing truth straight from God’s Word. Tune in each week as Marian opens the Bible and brings her real-life experiences, practical teachings, and answers your questions about living the redeemed life. Marian has been in the trenches with Jesus and teaches others how to overcome, walk by faith, and show the world that Jesus is better.

Episode 04: The Holy Spirit, Your Security and Seal | Ephesians 1:13-14

Have you ever questioned your salvation? Do you ever have doubts concerning your eternal security? In this episode, Marian shares her engagement story and what her wedding ring teaches us about God’s commitment to us. In this teaching, we discover the Holy Spirit’s role in our redemption and how He gives us confidence of our eternal salvation.