I Was A Pastor When I Heard The Gospel | Chris Blackeby Pt 2
About this episode
Chris Blackeby shares his transformative experience with the Gospel and discusses the liberation from religious performance.
In Part 1, Chris Blackeby shared the heartbreaking journey that brought him to the edge of death. A lifetime of chronic illness, devastating betrayal, and unanswered prayers left him questioning everything he thought he knew about God. Part 2 begins with the experience that changed everything. What followed wasn't just physical healing—it was a complete transformation of how Chris understood God, grace, and the Gospel itself. For nearly two decades, Chris has traveled the world sharing a message that has challenged and liberated countless people: the Gospel is Jesus plus nothing. No striving. No earning. No endless effort to gain God's approval. No behavior-based spirituality designed to make you feel like you're always one step away from connection with Him. In this conversation, Chris and Jeremy explore the religious systems that often leave people exhausted, ashamed, and constantly working toward a relationship they already have. Together, they unpack the radical idea that God's love, acceptance, and presence are not rewards to be achieved, but gifts that have already been given. For Jeremy, this message was deeply personal. When Chris first shared these truths years ago…
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