Saving Grace
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsJoin conversations on theological concepts and difficult questions with Grace School of Theology and special guest experts. Many of our podcasts are accompanied by additional resources such as study guides. Access them through our website: gsot.edu or The Grace App (available on both iOS and Android).
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#168: Set Sail for Your Extraordinary Dreams
June 17, 2022 07:18 - 27 minutes - 38 MBEvery one of us has an extraordinary dream, that combined ability and passion to find one calling that truly resonates with our God-given gift and talent mix. Wherever your natural sphere of influence is, you can live the best life God has made available, and leave a legacy of life extraordinary for the glory of God!
#167: Is God Calling You To Be A Chaplain?
June 11, 2022 04:16 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBIt has been said that "Chaplaincy builds a bridge between sacred and secular." The need for skilled Chaplains has increased and is expected to continue to expand in the near future. So, let's look more closely at this unique calling. Who knows? God may use this to draw you closer to Him. In this podcast episode, Ken Schlenker shares his enlightening perspective of sharing the heart of a chaplain. Ken Schlenker is here to answer any questions you may have concerning chaplaincy or the minis...
#166: When God Breaks Your Heart (Part 2)
June 04, 2022 03:39 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBWill the God who can do everything do anything for me? Does He care? God's grace opens up a way for us to receive faith to overcome life's hardest battles. Learn to trust God amid trials in this podcast with Ed Underwood, author of "When God Breaks Your Heart," here at Saving Grace Podcast. Access the episode now! In Part 2 of this podcast series, Ed Underwood shares more of what God has taught him, that might help us in our own times of suffering. Will the God who can do everything do anyth...
#165: When God Breaks Your Heart (Part 1)
May 28, 2022 02:11 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBWhenever we go through trials is when it seems God is letting us down. But know that God gives us grace to overcome! Learn to keep trusting God amid faith-shattering circumstances in this episode with Ed Underwood, author of "When God Breaks Your Heart," only here at Saving Grace Podcast. Access the episode now!
#164: Living By Grace: Grace That Mitigates
May 25, 2022 00:51 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBIn today's society, there is a lack of awareness of what racism implies. Jesus Christ is the only way to a new heart. Through Christ's blood, we have been reconciled to God and to each other, and experience grace that mitigates in a world challenged by hatred and division.
#163: Living By Grace: Grace and Vocation
May 23, 2022 23:40 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBGod wants us to "be productive" and prosper because He delights in that. In Christ, we can receive grace for work so we can truly honor Him through our vocation. Dr. Mark Rae talks about the value and the blessing of work and partnering with God in this podcast by Saving Grace. Access this episode now!
#162: Living By Grace: Parenting with Grace
May 16, 2022 22:18 - 28 minutes - 41.3 MBParenting with grace is God's desire for every parent. We all need God's grace to build a home filled with grace and love. Are you struggling with the pressures of being a parent? If you are, hear this podcast now and be encouraged that parenting with grace is possible, because grace in parenting is available for you!
#161: Living By Grace: Grace in Ministry
May 09, 2022 20:36 - 28 minutes - 33.3 MBGrace in ministry is for all believers, for we are all called to serve. Such service is possible by the gifts that we each have from God by His grace. Living by His grace empowers us to a life of service as a response to His love for us and the grace of God in our lives. Listen to this powerful podcast by Saving Grace now!
#160: An Introduction to Living by Grace
May 02, 2022 19:52 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBLiving by Grace is living a life of joy and thanksgiving. In the midst of the daily grind, there is always something to be grateful for. Get to know more about what a life of grace looks like by listening to Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President at Grace School of Theology, in this Saving Grace episode. Access this episode now!
#159: Shepherds – The Right Time (Encore)
December 31, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBToday we complete our Advent series, The Right Time, with a look at the Shepherds. What was the status of a shepherd in the society of that day? How did they respond to the angelic hosts? How did they prepare for the arrival of Christ?
#158: Magi – The Right Path (Encore)
December 24, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBHave you ever headed to a destination and realised you were on the wrong route? As we continue our Advent Series, The Right Time, we will travel with the wise men to see what navigation tools they used to find the right path to the new born King and their response to the Christ Child.
#157: Simeon – The Right Vision (Encore)
December 17, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOur faith in Christ gives us hope for tomorrow and for eternity. But what happens to one’s faith when God is silent for 400 years? As we continue our Advent series, The Right Time, we will consider Simeon and his example of faith and praise.
#156: Joseph – The Right Heart (Encore)
December 10, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBAs we continue our Advent Series: The Right Time, we will consider Joseph – his heart and his behavior as he, too, prepared for the arrival of Jesus. The Reverend Mark Rae returns to provide insight into the character Joseph.
#155: Mary – The Right Response (Encore)
December 03, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWe have become so familiar with the beauty of the Christmas story. But perhaps we have failed to make a personal connection with the people in the biblical narrative who were awaiting the arrival of the Messiah. To kick off this 5-part Advent series, The Right Time, Rev. Mark Rae will re-introduce Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why was she favored, and how did she respond to the news Gabriel delivered?
#154: How Does God Draw People to Believe?
November 19, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBScripture reveals the love of God in drawing mankind to Himself. The beautiful story revealed in scripture of the work of the Trinity in drawing us near provides comfort and assurance to all of God's amazing love. Dr. Bob Kerrey, author of ‘How Does God Draw People to Believe?’ and Lead Pastor of Moon Valley Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona will be our guest today.
#153: What is God’s part and My Part in Salvation?
November 05, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBIn coming to faith in Jesus, what is God's part, and what is our part? Does God make us believe? Do we have a choice? Dr. Bob Kerrey, author of ‘How Does God Draw People to Believe?’, will walk us through scripture that answers these important questions.
#152: How Does Islam Differ from Christianity?
October 22, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBDo Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Is Islam a religion of peace? How does the Kingdom of God differ from the Islamic State? These questions and more will be addressed today to help equip you to defend your faith in conversations with Muslim friends. With us to answer these questions is Al Fadi, a former Wahabbi Muslim, and founder of CIRA International: Center for Islamic Research and Awareness.
#151: How a Former Muslim Came to Jesus
October 08, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBImagine being raised in the religion of Islam in the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia. Imagine being a strong defender of the Islamic faith with a fascination for Jihad. What would it take for God to get his attention, and draw him to Jesus Christ? Al Fadi, a former Wahabbi Muslim, and founder of CIRA International: Center for Islamic Research and Awareness will share that story about his life.
#150: The Second Coming and Beyond – What Did Christ Say?
September 24, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB"Though we don't know everything about the end of days, Christ told us much about what we need to know. Our guest, Dr. Ron Rhodes, author of Jesus and the End Times, will take us through the scriptures to better understand the second coming of Christ and beyond."
#149: What Jesus Wanted Us to Know About The End Times
September 10, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThe last days, the end of time - there is much talk about what the future holds for the human race. But what did Christ say about the end of time? Our guest, Dr. Ron Rhodes, author of Jesus and the End Times, will help us glean from scriptures, the truth we need to prepare for the days that are surely coming.
#148: The Goodness and Greatness of God
August 27, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBChrist warned us that in this world we would have trials. We see increasing persecution, growing division, mass killings, good called evil and evil called good. Has God lost control? Not at all. He has overcome.
#147: The Glory and Groaning of God
August 13, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB“Does God really care about us? Is He really good? Is He great enough to solve our problems?” We are graced yet again with the presence of Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President of Grace School of Theology, who have also said, “… if God permits trials as I grow up in faith, He will also provide the consoling truth that can sustain my hope through undeserved suffering.”
#146: God’s Protection in Persecution
July 30, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBBack with us in today’s episode is Pastor Anise Irfan, a pastor leading a thriving ministry in Pakistan, despite the overwhelming challenges that the churches face daily.
#145: God’s Work in Pakistan
July 16, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBOur guest today has an incredible story of danger, of excitement and of God’s work in a country where it is so difficult to serve Him without being under threats. God shows up and allows this pastor to do an incredible ministry in Pakistan.
#144: Christ’s Unique Record
May 21, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBIf we were to review your life’s record today, what would it reveal? Many of you will have a few things you’re proud of and happy to reveal but maybe there will also be other things in your life that you regret, things that you might feel embarrassed to reveal. This is where God’s mercy and grace come in. But what about the life record of Christ?
#143: Christ’s Unique Role
May 14, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIs Jesus the Messiah? Well as Christians, we are certain that He is. But are we prepared to defend what we believe? Mark Rae continues our series on the uniqueness of Christ, with a look at Christ’s unique role as Messiah, the Anointed One.
#142: Christ’s Unique Request
May 07, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAs we continue our series on the uniqueness of Christ, we recall from our last two programs His unique reality in all eternity. Christ’s unique relationship to God the Father. The equality that He claimed and the power and authority that are Christ’s. Today, we’re going to consider Christ’s unique request. You may be surprised that it comes with the ordinance of communion.
#141: Christ’s Unique Relationship
April 30, 2019 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBFor all who believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins and eternity with Him, we have been given a beautiful relationship into the family of God. But no relationship is quite like that between the Father and the Son…
#140: Christ’s Unique Reality
April 23, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBToday we begin an exciting five-part series on uniqueness of Christ. Did you know there is no other religion that makes the claim that the Bible or Christ Himself makes about His eternal existence? Christ’s miraculous conception, the prophecies fulfilled about His coming, and His exultation that transcends time and space gives us a glimpse of Christ’s uniqueness.
#139: The Opportunity of a Lifetime (Encore)
April 16, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBThe return of Jesus Christ is a sure thing and that certainty gives us an opportunity of a lifetime. He will come first for His church, and return with His church to set up His earthly kingdom. In light of Christ’s imminent return, how do we prepare? How do we make our life now count for eternity?
#138: The Ascension of Christ (Encore)
April 09, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBMuch is said about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But the story is not complete without talking about the ascension of Christ. Where did He go? Is He coming back? If so, how should that knowledge affect my daily life now?
#137: The Tomb, A Personal Encounter (Encore)
April 02, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 81.2 MBWhat was it like to be among the first who encountered the risen Christ? Our guest Mark Rae, Vice President of Community Development at Grace School of Theology, will take us back to the Scripture to consider, not only the excitement and joy, but also the fear and doubt from those first encounters.
#136: At the Foot of the Cross (Encore)
March 26, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBIn light of Christ’s imminent return, how do we prepare? What should we be doing so that He finds us faithful? How do we make our life now count for eternity?...
#135: Faith Alone in Christ Alone (Encore)
March 19, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBWhat is needed to secure eternal life? Confession? Repentance? Perseverance in good works? Could it be that passages we assume tell us how to get to heaven aren't meant for that purpose at all? Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President of Grace School of Theology, will help listeners clear the cobwebs of confusion by offering scriptural support for faith alone in Christ alone as the means for receiving eternal life.
#134: Relationship or Fellowship? (Encore)
March 12, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBConfusing the issue of our relationship with God and our fellowship with God causes many Christians to doubt their salvation, stealing their God-given joy. In this episode, Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President of Grace School of Theology, is our special guest as we discuss his book, Maximum Joy...
#133: The Faith Factor (Encore)
March 05, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 12.5 MBWhatever happened to grace? Why does it seem to be missing in the teaching of many churches today? How does the faith factor make a difference? Our guest is Dr. Dave Anderson, President of Grace School of Theology, who will explain the motivating factor of faith alone and what it means to live a "thank you" life.
#132: Finding Joy in Your New Normal (Encore)
February 26, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBWhen a person dies, there’s a new kind of trial for those left behind. How does one move on after losing a loved one? Dian Sustek, author of “Finding Joy in the Journey,” returns this week to tell us about her source of joy in the new normal after her husband passed away.
#131: Finding Joy in Our Trials (Encore)
February 19, 2019 14:07 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBDoes God really want us to "count it all joy" when we face tough times? Dian Sustek, author of "Finding Joy in the Journey," shares her powerful testimony about choosing joy in the midst of trials.
#130: Knowing God’s Love (Encore)
February 12, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 30.2 MBMany people hesitate to listen to the gospel because they think Christianity is all about rules and religion. In an effort to clearly communicate that the gospel is all about God’s love, Pastor Jeremy Vance wrote a book entitled "John, Jesus and Me." We talk to him about how this book provides a fresh look on the gospel of John as a love letter from God to us, and how we can personally experience God’s love, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost.
#129: When You Don’t Feel His Presence (Encore)
February 05, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MBAre you going through a “desert experience?" In this episode, Dr. Dave Anderson shares biblical principles to help in seasons when you do not feel God’s presence. Drawing from the experiences of people in the Bible, he provides encouraging insights and also warns of dangers that can mislead us as we try to understand feelings in relation to faith.
#128: Christ, Our Joy (Encore)
January 29, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Bible tells us to always be joyful but for people who are going through tough times, it can be hard to feel joyful. In this encore episode, we are blessed to have our regular host, Carmen Pate, share about her ongoing battle with leukemia and how she continues to experience joy in the midst of trials.
#127: Christ, Our Love (Encore)
January 22, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 25.4 MBDoes God’s love ever change? Today, more than ever, people need to know about the extravagant and unconditional love of God. In this encore episode, Dr. Mark Haywood returns to the podcast to share about God’s love for humanity throughout history and how we can experience His love both now and in the future.
#126: Christ, Our Peace (Encore)
January 15, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWe live in a turbulent world, so how can we experience the peace of God in the midst of the chaos? In this encore episode, Dr. Joe Wall shares encouraging insights to help us enjoy unparalleled peace throughout the year.
#125: Christ, Our Hope (Encore)
January 08, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 19.1 MBHappy New Year from Grace School of Theology and the Saving Grace Podcast! To start off the year, we bring you an encore series that fits perfectly as we enter this new season full of hope and expectations. In this series, we are focusing on the One whose first and second coming fulfils every hope and gives each of us the potential of lives full of joy, love and peace. Today, let’s consider the hope of Christ’s coming, both then and now with Dr. Dave Anderson, the founder and president of Gra...
#124: Shepherds – The Right Time
January 01, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBToday we complete our Advent series, The Right Time, with a look at the Shepherds. What was the status of a shepherd in the society of that day? How did they respond to the angelic hosts? How did they prepare for the arrival of Christ?
#123: Magi – The Right Path
December 25, 2018 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBHave you ever headed to a destination and realised you were on the wrong route? As we continue our Advent Series, The Right Time, we will travel with the wise men to see what navigation tools they used to find the right path to the new born King and their response to the Christ Child.
#122: Simeon – The Right Vision
December 18, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOur faith in Christ gives us hope for tomorrow and for eternity. But what happens to one’s faith when God is silent for 400 years? As we continue our Advent series, The Right Time, we will consider Simeon and his example of faith and praise.
#121: Joseph – The Right Heart
December 11, 2018 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBAs we continue our Advent Series: The Right Time, we will consider Joseph – his heart and his behavior as he, too, prepared for the arrival of Jesus. The Reverend Mark Rae returns to provide insight into the character Joseph.
#120: Mary – The Right Response
December 04, 2018 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWe have become so familiar with the beauty of the Christmas story. But perhaps we have failed to make a personal connection with the people in the biblical narrative who were awaiting the arrival of the Messiah. To kick off this 5-part Advent series, The Right Time, Rev. Mark Rae will re-introduce Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why was she favored, and how did she respond to the news Gabriel delivered?
#119: Bookends of Majesty
November 27, 2018 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBHow would one briefly describe God’s majesty, His interaction with, and master plan for mankind? Well, our Psalmist David wrote a beautiful song in Psalm 8, that does just that. Our speaker, Reverend Mark Rae, will help us glean from this beautiful passage, the truth of God’s sovereignty and grace over all creation.