That's Grace Podcast - WB

There are parts of us we’d rather not look at too closely. Sin we excuse. Wrong motivations we defend. Patterns we explain away because confronting them would mean admitting something needs to change. In this week’s message, Robb Hollifield challenges us to pray the dangerous prayer, “Search me,” and invite God to reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface. Not to bring guilt and shame, but to lead us toward freedom, healing, and transformation.

If you believe in God, or you are exploring faith, you may still wonder what is actually supposed to change. Following Jesus is not just about trying harder. It begins with God changing you from the inside out. So what does He change first? This message explains what God does when Jesus truly becomes the center of your life. It shows how God starts at the core by giving you a new identity, a new spiritual life, and a new purpose that does not depend on your performance. It explains how God begins by changing who you are, not just what you do.

Following God is supposed to make life clearer—but sometimes it does the opposite. You take a step of obedience, and instead of feeling safer, everything feels more uncertain. This message looks at a story in the Bible about Gideon, a man who faced that same tension. As he obeys God, the path forward doesn’t get easier—it gets riskier. Through his story, we see why fear isn’t a sign you’ve missed God, and what it actually looks like to trust Him when the outcome isn’t in your control.

We often want God’s help without His interference. We ask Him to fix what’s broken, remove the pain, and bring clarity—while still holding onto control, comfort, and autonomy. In this message, we see from the story of Gideon that before God moves to use us, He confronts what we’ve been protecting. Before Gideon steps into anything bigger, God forces a moment of honesty that exposes what’s competing for trust. This message challenges us to see what’s quietly holding our faith back—and invites us to experience the freedom that comes when we stop holding on and start trusting. If you’ve ever wanted God to work in your life but hesitated to fully surrender, this message will encourage you to take that next step.

Joy is something we all long for, but many of us assume it has to wait until life gets easier. In this Christmas Eve message, Sean Sears shares how the joy announced in the Christmas story isn’t tied to perfect circumstances, but to God stepping into real life with real people. You’ll discover where lasting joy actually comes from and why it’s available even when life feels unfinished.