About this episode

Pastor Owen Miller discusses the transformative work of Jesus in our lives, likening it to demolition for the purpose of renewal and sanctification.

In this week’s message, “Demolition Required,” Pastor Owen Miller invites us into the refining, renewing work of Jesus described in Matthew 3:11–12 . John the Baptist paints a vivid picture of the Messiah standing with a winnowing fork in his hand—separating wheat from chaff, preserving what is good, and clearing away what cannot remain. Pastor Owen reminds us that this is the very heart of sanctification . Jesus lovingly enters the hidden corners of our lives, not to shame us, but to transform us. His work often feels like demolition—tearing down old patterns, false identities, and the debris of sin—but it is always for the sake of rebuilding something stronger, truer, and more Christlike. In this message you’ll be encouraged to: Trust Jesus with the ongoing process of spiritual formation Embrace the “winnowing” work that separates what is life-giving from what is destructive Find hope in Christ’s unwavering love and patient craftsmanship See sanctification not as punishment, but as purposeful renewal No matter what Jesus is clearing away or cultivating within you, there is always hope. He is faithful to build the good and remove the harmful, shaping us into people who reflect…

People in this episode

Host: Charles R Grimes

Guest: Pastor Owen Miller

Topics covered

• spiritual formation
• sanctification
• transformation
• renewal
• hope in Christ

Keywords

• demolition
• sanctification
• spiritual growth
• renewal
• winnowing
• transformation
• hope
• Christlike

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Demolition Required, Matthew 3:11–12

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