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In today’s episode of my 4-part series, “Letters from Prison” we delve into the book of Philippians. This letter provides a unique glimpse into the heart and mind of the Apostle Paul, who viewed his life as a reflection of Jesus’ journey. His profound connection to Christ filled him with a sense of hope and humility, even in his darkest hours, enabling him to find joy and contentment despite external challenges. The core message of this letter emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the Lord and maintaining a positive attitude regardless of circumstances. Paul encourages believers to cultivate joy and peace through their trust in God, urging them not to succumb to fear during times of persecution but to continue living out the teachings of Jesus amid adversity. As we reflect on Paul’s letter to the Philippian community of believers, we are encouraged not just to endure adversity but to find joy and peace through relationship with God through Christ, embodying the teachings of Jesus in our daily lives. Let this message inspire you to remain steadfast, joyful and grounded in the truth of the gospel.

How can we be sure that God is truly for us—not waiting for us to be good enough or faithful enough? In this week’s episode, Dr. C. Baxter Kruger and Jason Clark unpack how real assurance grows day by day, moment by moment, as we encounter Jesus in the midst of our doubt, fear, and shame. They explore how life is not about striving to earn acceptance, but resting in the love of the Father, Son, and Spirit—and discovering the freedom that comes as we walk with Jesus and take sides with Him in how we see ourselves, others, and the Father.

Before there was sin, there was God’s intention — adoption, union, and love. In this episode, we expose the orphan mindset that fuels our excuses and show how starting from God’s acceptance changes everything.

In this episode, join author and speaker Terry Tripp on location in Myrtle Beach, SC, as he unpacks powerful, eye-opening truths from his book centered on the woman at the well. Through teaching and songs woven throughout the episode, Terry invites you into a deeper, freer understanding of grace and identity.

Along the way, Terry explores questions and insights such as:

This episode challenges religious assumptions, stirs the heart, and points to a grace that still meets people right where they are.

All creation is the manifestation of a Love (God) Song, the Logos (logic) of God. Music is not illogical but more “logic” than we can comprehend. And so, to appreciate Music, the Music, the Logos, must comprehend us. Physicists argue that all elementary particles are different ‘notes’ on a fundamental string, such that “The universe… is akin to a cosmic symphony,” (Brian Green). Aslan sings Narnia into existence. In Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, God through angels sings creation into existence, and when a fallen angel sings discordant notes, God Himself sings those discordant notes into a deeper harmony. The dissonance creates a longing for consonance and ecstatic delight in a deeper resonance. In the Revelation, a slaughtered lamb stands on the throne (the top of the ark) and sings meaning into the Seven Sealed Scroll as all creation worships. Reality is a dance, and if you’re not dancing to the Logos of Love, perhaps you don’t actually exist. When you nail the Logos to a tree, what do you get? Sheet music, dance steps, science, and technology — it has its place, but it’s not the same as feeling happy or dancing in the moonlight.

“The Logos became flesh and we have seen his glory—grace.” Jesus lived gracefully; He lived His life like a dance. The dance fulfilled the law, although it was not at all what we expected. We had the sheet music; we had the knowledge of good and evil; we had the law in a coffin in a stone temple. We had the dance steps, but we were all surprised by the Dancer and His Dance.