Pastor Brock Jones examines the biblical doctrine of man through Romans 5, explaining Adam’s federal headship, the origin of the sin nature, and how Christ’s work provides the only true solution.

He critiques secular psychology and 12-step approaches for treating only the outward actions of sin and urges listeners to embrace sanctification and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

The episode includes personal testimony about starting the podcast, gratitude for listeners, and a prayer for spiritual growth and truth.

Host Brock Jones takes on the controversy around Melodie Beattie and the rise of codependency and 12‑step teachings, arguing they blend New Age spirituality with recovery methods and often miss the true gospel.

This episode warns Christians to scrutinize popular recovery programs and authors, contrasts counterfeit spiritual awakenings with biblical salvation through Jesus Christ, and urges reliance on Scripture for real, lasting change.

Host Brock Jones walks through 1 Samuel, contrasting faithful leadership with the failures of Eli and Saul to show how a wrong view of sacrifice — treating the burnt offering as mere ceremony — led to spiritual defeat and national suffering.

The episode highlights the necessity of the Holy Spirit and Christ’s finished work as the true object of faith, warns against worldly substitutes like secular psychology or 12-step solutions, and calls leaders and believers to return to the cross for lasting victory and sanctification.