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Good Call with Andrew Farley
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Episodes
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Are You Collecting Heavenly Rewards?
We hear a lot about eternal rewards in Christian circles, but what does it actually mean to “store up treasures in Heaven”? Is it about snagging a bigger…
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So Many Different Beliefs!
David has only been a believer for about one year. But already he has noticed all the different beliefs and opinions among Christians. His question is: If the…
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Lost Your First Love
In Revelation, there’s an admonition for Christians to remain focused and not lose their first love. David from Florida called in about this expression. He had…
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Should We Strive to Be Like Jesus?
Ever been told you need to try harder to be like Jesus? It’s easy to get swept up in the hustle for cleaner living and better behavior, thinking it’ll boost…
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Saved By Your Spouse?
Jack from Grand Rapids, Michigan called in to ask about this challenging New Testament passage: “For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his…
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Who Are the “Vessels of Wrath”?
Leonard called to ask about this challenging passage in Romans: “What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured…
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Do You Need to “Surrender” to God?
Have you ever been told you need to “surrender” to become more useful to God? To some of us, “surrender” almost sounds like we’re criminals or in an opposing…
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The Renewing of the Mind - Faith?
Romans 12:2 describes a transformation that occurs in our lives as our minds are renewed: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the…
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2 Powerful Truths We Must Know!
Chris is frustrated with his own performance. Chris knows he is a believer, but he’s just tired of sinning. So he called in to our radio program to ask about…
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Are We Guaranteed Perfect Health or Wealth?
There’s a false idea in the religious world that a Christian is guaranteed health and wealth. Have you ever heard this prosperity gospel pitch, where God’s a…
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Praying in the Spirit
“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” Ephesians 6:18 “building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy…
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The Mind of Christ?
Helen was taught that she no longer needs mind renewal because she has the mind of Christ. We do have the mind of Christ. But the Bible also tells us that our…
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What Makes Grace So Life-Changing?
Everyone loves to hear that God is gracious and kind, but there’s so much more to grace than feel-good generalities. Ever wondered how to explain what makes…
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Sin Consciousness
If Old Testament worshipers had the benefit of a once-for-all sacrifice, they would have no longer had consciousness of their sins: ”Otherwise, would [the…
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Discerning the Difference
Through our ministry, Carrie is learning a lot about God’s grace and her new identity in Christ. But in the process, she’s encountering popular teachings that…
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Wrestling With Guilt Over Your Past?
Many people wonder if their past mistakes are too much for God to handle. A recent caller shared his struggle with finding peace because of past sins, and I…
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A Variety of Gifts and Expressions
“Am I a lazy Christian? What’s wrong with me if I’m not involved in formal ministry?” This was Joe’s question. In this episode, I address the variety and…
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Dependency on Christ
Juanita called to ask what it means to depend on Christ every day: What does it look like? How do we know we are “doing it”? In this episode, I share with…
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Do You Need an Extra Portion of the Holy Spirit?
Do you ever feel like you’re on a spiritual rollercoaster, always chasing the next big “experience”? A caller recently shared her whirlwind encounter with…
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What Is Growth?
What is “spiritual growth”? Who causes it – God or you? What role do your choices play? These were George’s questions when he called in to our radio program…
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The Voice of Sin
How do we recognize and resist the voice of sin? This was Karl’s question when he called in from Arkansas to our radio program. In this episode, I address…
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Does God Need You to Give Him Glory?
We’ve all seen it – the athlete scores a goal and points to Heaven, or someone shouts, “To God be the glory!” But have you ever wondered if God is really…
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Same God, Different Covenant
Belinda’s friend asked her, “If God sent plagues upon Egypt, then why wouldn’t we expect the same from Him today?” Then Belinda called in to get my take, and…
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Doctrines of Demons
Marcy called in to our radio program to ask about this controversial passage: But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the…
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Do You Have Your Grace Glasses On?
If you’re living under grace, you might wonder if the Old Testament is even relevant now. A recent caller asked if the Old Testament is still important, or if…
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The Trinity
What is the Trinity? How do we know the Trinity is an accurate view of God if the Bible never actually uses that terminology? Peter called in to our radio…
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License to Sin?
If we’re totally forgiven, then is God’s grace a “license to sin”? And doesn’t it seem like so many believers are sinning just fine without this “license”?…
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Are You “Ready” for Christ’s Return?
Scripture tells us that the “day of the Lord” will come like a thief in the night. But the uncertain timing of Christ’s return and the final judgment can leave…
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Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Paul tells us everyone who belongs to God has the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9). John tells us everyone who has eternal life has Jesus (1 Jn. 5:12). And Ephesians…
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Imparted Righteousness
Trudy from Utah heard in a sermon recently that God looks at her “as if” she’s righteous. It gave here the impression that God is faking Himself out when it…
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Is God Disciplining You Through Bad Circumstances?
Ever wondered if God is disciplining you when life takes a downturn? Maybe you’ve lost your job, faced health issues, or struggled with temptation and thought…
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The Size of Your Sins
Are some sins “bigger” than other sins? Are there small sins? Lesser sins? This was Tyler’s question when he called in to our radio program. I hope my response…
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Clean Living = Answered Prayers?
Linda heard recently that if she submits to God, then her circumstances will submit to her prayers. She called in to find out if there’s any truth to the idea…
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Once Saved, Always Saved? Really?
The permanence of your salvation is an important truth we’ll never stop proclaiming at The Grace Message. (Sadly, there are still far too many teaching you can…
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Least and Greatest in Heaven?
In Matthew 5, Jesus said whoever practices and teaches the commands of the Law will be called great in the kingdom of Heaven. But we Christians are not under…
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The Believer’s Heart
Test your heart? Guard your heart? Purify your heart? We hear so many different messages about our hearts, it’s no wonder that it can be difficult to discern…
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Is Your Next Sin Already Forgiven?
There’s a common misconception that 1 John 1:9 instructs Christians to confess their sins to be forgiven and cleansed by God every day. The idea that God…
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Is God Mad At Me?
George struggled so much with sin that it got to the point where he wondered if God was fed up with him. Was this the end for George? Was God so angry and…
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A Stricter Judgment?
Simon called in about this controversial passage: Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be…
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Is the Gospel Truly Grace Plus Nothing?
While most Christian teaching mentions the grace of God, few go as far as we do at The Grace Message in bragging on God’s grace and the finished work of…
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They Have No Bible!
What about those who’ve never heard the Gospel? What about those who’ve never even seen a Bible? How can they come to know God? This was Brian’s question when…
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Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh
The apostle Paul experienced physical “weakness” of some kind, because of what he called a “thorn in the flesh.” There are many theories about this thorn: Was…
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How Can You Live Out 1 Corinthians 13 Love?
The well-known chapter on love, 1 Corinthians 13 is recited at weddings and held up as a model for relationships. Being patient, kind, bearing all things…
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Abuse God’s Grace?
Helen heard a song on a Christian radio station that got her worried about abusing God’s grace. What does it mean to abuse His grace? And what’s the solution?…
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Conditional Forgiveness?
Cedric is the son of a Pentecostal minister. He grew up praying the Lord’s Prayer in church. But he noticed the prayer says “Forgive us our sins for we also…
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Can I Really Do ALL Things Through Christ?
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Many interpret these famous words from Philippians 4 to mean that with enough faith, you can move…
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Can You Walk Away From God?
Anyone who has read the Bible has seen these promises from God: He won’t forsake you. No one can snatch you out of His hand. Nothing separates you from His…
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Led by the Spirit!
Hearing from God. Being led by the Spirit. Following Jesus. We hear these expressions all the time, but what do they really mean? How are we led? What’s our…
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How Are You Doing with Jesus’ Radical Commands?
In Matthew 5, Jesus presents us with challenging teachings that may leave us wondering if anyone can live up to them. From loving our enemies to cutting off…
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Love As Jesus Loves?
When Diane thought about loving others as Jesus loves her, it seemed so impossible! In fact, it seemed no more possible than living under the old covenant law…
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Put Off Your Old Self?
Do you need to wake up every day and try to put off your old self? Put off who you were? Or has that already been done? Ephesians 4 says, “you have heard Him…
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How Exactly Do You “Walk by the Spirit”?
Have you ever wondered how to truly walk by the Spirit? In a world filled with self-help techniques and strategies, it’s rare to hear about the transformative…
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Have I Lost My Faith?
Isaac became a born-again believer at an early age. But that was a long time ago. He grew up feeling his faith every day. In school, he stood up for the Gospel…
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A Reprobate Mind?
Romans describes a group of people and says “God gave them over to a reprobate mind” (Romans 1:28, KJV). Maria called in to ask about this “reprobate mind” and…
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If God Loves Everyone, Why Does Hell Even Exist?
Contrary to the notion that God only loves those He pre-selects, the New Testament declares that God’s love is for the whole world. He longs for anyone and…
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In & Out of Fellowship?
George struggles with sin every day. So, naturally he started to wonder if God even hears his prayers or if he has lost fellowship. And what about those who…
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What Is the Crown of Life?
James 1:12 says we will receive “the crown of life.” What is the crown of life? Are there other crowns? Will only some believers receive them? These were…
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What if We Front-Loaded the Gospel With Love and Grace?
We all want to grow but may find ourselves unsure of where to start. The popular approach revolves around a performance-based, carrot-and-stick mindset. We’re…
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Covenant Confusion!
We live under a new covenant that carries all kinds of beautiful implications for our new life in Christ. Still, many believers are not aware of the…
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Handling the Word
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) What…