The Gospel is not the message that we win because others lose. The Gospel is that all win because one lost that all might live — and it’s the greatest honor to live now as the very body of that One —the Body of Christ. How do two become one body, Bride of Christ? We call this incident in John Chapter 2, “the cleansing of the temple.” John doesn’t call it that. He knows that Jesus doesn’t cleanse His temple with a whip; He cleanses it with wine, blood that’s wine. Everything exists and is maintained so that you and I would witness the sacrifice of the Lamb and freely choose to sacrifice like the Lamb, that we would become who we truly are: The Body and Bride of Christ, that we would learn to love LOVE, who is our bridegroom.

Embracing grace, we realized on the cross Jesus demonstrated His forgiveness of all sin for all time.  And then we come to 1 John 1:9, telling us if we confess our sin we will be forgiven.  Did Jesus single sacrifice release us from all sin for all time or didn’t it?  And this is what this episode, “Confessing Sin,” digs into.  Enjoy.   

Introduction:  God’s unconditional love, forgiveness, and inclusion often are rejected because of God’s wrath.  Ironically, biblical wrath reveals God’s unconditional grace.  In the next 28 minutes, you just may see wrath as you’ve never seen it, in God’s grace. 

In this weeks episode Jason and David are joined by good friend Paul Young to explore how to experience God’s presence even in the midst of life’s storms. This is a profound conversation about trust, love, and finding God “at the bottom of the boat”—a place of stillness, surrender, and clarity amid chaos.

In Part 2 of our conversation with longtime friend Paul Young, we explore what it truly means to trust a God who never leaves. Together, we unpack how faith is more than just belief, it’s learning to rest in the love and presence of Jesus, even when life feels chaotic or overwhelming. From the storms we face to the deep wounds of our past, we reflect on how God’s unchanging goodness and self-giving love can restore trust, bring peace, and transform our hearts.

In this conversation, Malcolm and Cheryl Smith explore the profound themes of relationship and covenant in the context of the gospel. Malcolm emphasizes the importance of understanding the gospel as a relationship rather than a mere contract, highlighting the significance of covenant as a deep, trusting connection.The discussion delves into the nature of Jesus’ incarnation, his suffering, and the ultimate goal of his mission, which transcends mere forgiveness of sins.

The conversation culminates in a reflection on righteousness and the commandment of love, emphasizing intimacy and union in our relationship with God. They also explore the profound themes of friendship, identity, and the transformative power of faith. Malcolm and Cheryl emphasize the importance of understanding one’s identity through Christ and the concept of metanoia, which signifies a shift towards seeing oneself and God in a new light. The discussion delves into the significance of the Eucharist as a celebration of the incarnation and the mysteries of faith that connect believers to the divine.

They discuss the impact of cultural and religious beliefs on one’s ability to trust oneself and the importance of reconnecting with intuition to understand God’s heart. The dialogue emphasizes overcoming barriers to self-expression, the role of metaphors in understanding intuition, the concept of the flow state as a pathway to enhanced productivity and creativity, and the importance of partnering with God to bring about healing and transformation.