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Good Call with Andrew Farley
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Episodes
Good Call with Andrew FarleyMoses Was NOT Allowed in the Promised Land?
Why was Moses barred from the promised land? This clip explores his disobedience at Meribah and reveals a deeper gospel picture—Christ, the Rock, struck once…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDoes the Abraham-and-Isaac Story Have a Parallel Today?
Is Abraham’s story a picture of grace before law? This clip unpacks the powerful contrast between faith and law, revealing God’s promise came first—and the…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHere's a Powerful Testimony!
A listener shares how the grace message transformed her family, freeing them from legalism and restoring joy in Christ. This powerful testimony celebrates the…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat is Covenant Theology?
Are believers under the New Covenant right now? This clip clarifies confusion around covenant theology, showing the New Covenant began through Jesus’…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat is the "New" Commandment?
What did Jesus mean by a “new commandment”? This clip contrasts law versus grace, revealing it’s not striving to love God more, but receiving His love—then…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHow Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?
Can you lose your salvation? In this clip, Andrew equips a pastor with clear, biblical truth—showing why eternal life is truly eternal, forgiveness is…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDon't Look Back? (Luke 9)
“Don’t look back” isn’t about losing salvation—it’s about Jesus heading to the cross. Andrew dismantles fear-based teaching, revealing this passage is about…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDid You Know? You Have a New Heart!
What is the believer’s new heart? In this clip, Andrew unpacks its true meaning—your spiritual core, transformed at salvation, filled with new desires, and…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat Does Galatians 2:20 Mean?
Galatians 2:20 is more than Jesus dying for you—it’s you dying with Him. In this clip, Andrew reveals the neglected half of the cross: the old you is gone, and…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat's My Purpose in Life?
A lifelong craftsman questions his purpose and calling. Andrew clarifies the freedom of identity in Christ—your purpose isn’t your job but expressing…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyMy Child Won't Talk to Me. What Can I Do?
A mother struggles with her adult daughter’s anger and distance. Andrew offers hope without false fixes—encouraging prayer, realistic expectations, and a…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyAm I Sick Due to Unconfessed Sin?
After devastating loss and abuse, a caller wrestles with forgiveness, boundaries, and false guilt. Andrew dismantles performance-based theology, affirms her…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyIs Church Discipline Biblical?
A caller asks about church discipline in the New Covenant amid leadership struggles. Andrew unpacks its true purpose—restoration, not control—while warning…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat is Jesus Doing as Our High Priest?
Why do we still need Jesus as our High Priest if everything is finished? Andrew explains the difference between Old and New Covenant priesthood—revealing a…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDo I Have a Heavenly Bank Account?
A caller confronts teaching that money earns heavenly rewards. Andrew dismantles this “pay-to-play” gospel, exposing manipulation and restoring the truth…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHow to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You Deeply
After deep betrayal, a caller wrestles with anger and forgiveness. Andrew reframes forgiveness—not as excusing wrong or feeling better—but as a freeing choice…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDo We Need to Get Right with God Daily?
Many pastors teach that we need to get right with God. Maybe the pastor is speaking to the lost, or encouraging believers to make right choices. We need to…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhy So Many Different Flood Stories Around the World?
Why do so many cultures have flood stories if only Noah’s family survived? Andrew explains how global accounts actually support a shared historical event—one…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyAlternate Lifestyle? What Can I Do?
A concerned friend asks how to respond to LGBTQ-affirming theology spreading in a loved one’s life. Andrew offers clarity on Scripture, while urging…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyIf We're New, Why Do We Sin Daily?
If Christians have a new heart, why do they still sin? In this honest conversation, Andrew unpacks the difference between your new identity and old…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyOffer Our Bodies As "Living Sacrifices"?
Christians wonder what they are supposed to do. There are many different answers. Romans 12:1 says to offer our bodies. That's the believer's act of worship…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHow Do I Know I'm Praying Right?
Are you overthinking every decision, wondering if you’re really following God’s will? In this call, Andrew exposes the trap of spiritual self-inspection and…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDo Both Jesus and Sin Live in Me?
Many Christians read Romans 7 and think they’re still sinners at the core. But what if Paul was describing something entirely different? In this clip, I…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyNo Condemnation... If We Walk Rightly?
What if the verse that’s been making you question your walk with God… was never meant to? In this eye-opening radio highlight, Andrew uncovers a surprising…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat is Revelation Really About?
In this clip, Revelation is reframed—not as a forecast of doom, but as a revealing of Jesus Christ. His victory. His authority. And the security we believers…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHow Can I Know God's Will for My Life?
What if everything you were taught about “finding God’s will” is backwards? What if you’re not one decision away from missing it… not one mistake away from…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyNo Sacrifice Left? (Hebrews 10:26)
“For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins…” (Hebrews 10:26) There’s no…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHave You Lost Your “Spiritual Hunger”?
A recent caller shared he feels spiritually empty. He reads his Bible twice a day and tries to pray constantly… but it all feels like a chore now. He’s worried…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyThe Armor of God
What is the armor of God? Should it be seen as literal is the armor symbolic of something else? Finally, how do we put it on? Jason called in to our radio…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyAltars, Revivals, and Rededications
Jamal from Florida called to ask for my thoughts on… altar calls revivals and rededications Listen as I discuss these three modern-day church practices and how…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHow Does Grace Change the Way We Pray?
When you truly grasp the new covenant of God’s grace, it changes everything—including how you pray. You realize you’re fully forgiven, deeply loved, and clean…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyMarriage Trouble
Diane from Nazareth, Pennsylvania would like to help her two friends rebuild their marriage together, but she just doesn’t know where to start. So Diane called…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyThe Parable of the Wedding Feast
Anthony from Tennessee called in to our radio program to ask about the Parable of the Wedding Feast. Many are called? Few are chosen? On what basis are they…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyIs It Wrong for Christians to Feel Sad or Despair?
Some Christians have heard that if you’re feeling sad, discouraged, or overwhelmed, you must be doing something wrong—that “real” faith means always feeling…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyFreedom in Christ
People talk about freedom in Christ all the time, but what does “freedom” even mean? This was Steve’s question when he called in from Decatur, Indiana. In this…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWill You See God?
Hebrews 12:14 says that there is a sanctification (or holiness) without which no one will see the Lord. Does this mean that some believers won’t be holy enough…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDoes God Forgive Us as We Forgive Others?
It’s a common belief that sounds spiritual—and even Biblical: God forgives us as we forgive others. But is that actually the Gospel? If you’ve ever been told…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat Is Legalism?
Michael from Ontario, Canada called in to our radio program to ask for a good definition of legalism. In this short clip, I talk with Michael about the dangers…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat About James?
To whom is the book of James written? To Christians only, or to unbelievers, or to both? And what should we make of James 4 when it addresses sinners who need…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat’s Our Role When Others Stray From the Truth?
Some churches and denominations seem to wave a magic wand over Scripture, affirming lifestyles that are clearly not of God. Maybe you have a friend or family…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyBreak the Covenant?
With earthly contracts, there are two or more parties involved, and sometimes there’s a cancellation clause. This clause lets one party back out of the deal if…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyPerfection and Godliness
Cameron called in to ask about the “perfection” we have in Christ versus the “godliness” we’re called to in our attitudes and actions. How do these two fit…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyIs Church Membership Really Necessary?
Has church membership ever felt more like a maze of requirements than the Gospel? A caller recently asked about her church requiring membership to take…
Good Call with Andrew FarleySin Versus Temptation
Jack from Arkansas called in to our radio program to ask about temptation: Is temptation a mental sin? Was Jesus really tempted like we are? What do we really…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDisappointment in Heaven?
Wendy from Boston called in to tell me that she has been taught that some believers will be disappointed in Heaven, because they won’t get as many rewards as…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyDoes Your Faith Bring You Rest?
Jesus said connection with Him is easy and light, and that we’d even find relaxation in Him. But how can that even happen in the chaos of life? A caller…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhen We've Sinned
We are totally forgiven for all our sins- past, present, and future. And we don’t have to ask for forgiveness for each sin, wondering if God will answer our…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyJust Think Positive?
Grace is currently grieving the loss of someone close to her. But she has been told by others to “just think positive.” And it’s not working. So Grace called…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyIs Having a New Heart Truly Biblical?
Are you hesitant to celebrate your new heart? Those embarrassing, nasty thoughts can make you doubt its trustworthiness. Ezekiel 36 promises a new heart and…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyThe Believer's Heart
Tony from Cleveland called in to ask about the believer’s heart and how Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 fits in. This is such an important question, because it…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWas Jesus Really Tempted?
The book of James tells us that God is not tempted by sin. However, Hebrews says that Jesus was tempted in every way. At first glance, this may seem like a…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyIs Tradition the Key to Spiritual Truth?
A recent caller asked about the allure of the Orthodox Church, with its ancient ceremonies and traditions. Sure, it sounds appealing – who wouldn’t want…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyChurch Attendance
What role does gathering together play? How important is it? Why? This was Becky’s question when she called in to our radio program. Check out this episode in…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyA Hundredfold Return?
Mark 10 speaks of a hundredfold return for those who believe the gospel. But what does Jesus mean? Does He refer to a cash return or something spiritual? This…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyCan Christians Live Without the Ten Commandments?
How do we define sin without clinging to the Ten Commandments? A caller posed this question, and I had to respond – imagine trying to use the Law to keep track…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyHow Do I "Get Back" to God?
Have I repented enough? Can I get back in God’s favor? Will God hear my prayers? These were Clint’s questions as he nearly broke down in tears asking me about…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyRighteous By (New) Birth, Not Behavior!
Jonathan called in to ask about the difference between our righteous actions and our righteousness as people. His question spurred me to share several…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyWhat's the Deal With Old Testament Violence?
Does the God of the Old Testament seem different in the New Testament? A caller asked me about this apparent shift from violence to mercy. Is God having a…
Good Call with Andrew Farley"Why Do You Believe?"
Dennis recently asked his mother why she believes Jesus is the one true way to God. Her answer: “I don’t know, I just always believed that way.” Dennis was not…
Good Call with Andrew FarleyConsider It All Joy?
The book of James tells us to “consider it all joy” when we encounter trials. Anthony called in with back pain and Lymes disease, wondering how to apply this…