What does it mean to live not just free from sin but free to fulfill God’s purpose?

In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the profound concept of freedom in Christ. They discuss how freedom is not just liberation from sin and bondage but also an invitation to live out God’s purpose and love others. With personal stories and biblical insights, they invite you to trust God’s grace and embrace the freedom to live a life of influence and authenticity.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

* Freedom in Christ as both liberation from sin and freedom to live out purpose.

* The dangers of striving to control sin versus trusting in God’s grace.

* How theology can either free or bind us.

* The principle that sin controls those who believe they can control sin.

* The idea that God’s confidence in the cross ensures our sin is never the issue.

* The transformative power of trusting and believing in others.

* Freedom to love and serve as central to living a fulfilling life.

* The distinction between freedom from bondage and freedom to purpose.

Chapters:

(02:00) Freedom in Christ

(05:30) The Danger of Striving and Bondage to Sin

(09:00) Trusting God with Unique Callings

(12:30) Scott’s Journey: From Humility to Business Success

(16:00) Freedom as a Gift and a Purpose

(19:00) Living Freedom Daily

(22:00) Embracing Purpose and Influence

This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.

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What role does trust play in understanding and living out God’s love?

In this episode, Bill and Scott delve into the profound connection between truth, trust, and transformation. They discuss how trusting God’s truth and acting on it enables us to experience His grace, which brings lasting change. Through personal stories and biblical examples, they illustrate how living in grace can redefine our lives and influence others.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

* The difference between knowing truth and trusting truth.

* How trusting God allows us to experience His love.

* The relationship between trust, grace, and transformation.

* Biblical examples of acting on trust, such as David and Abraham.

* The impact of experiencing grace on personal identity.

* How performance-based living can hinder spiritual growth.

* The transformative power of grace in shaping our influence on others.

* The idea that the Christian life is about maturing into who God says we are.

* Overcoming the pressure of religious performance through trust.

* How grace enables us to live out our true identity in Christ.

Chapters:

(02:30) The Distinction Between Knowing and Trusting Truth

(05:45) Experiencing God’s Love Through Trust

(08:30) Acting on Truth: Biblical Examples

(12:00) Grace as the Catalyst for Transformation

(15:00) Letting Go of Performance-Based Faith

(17:45) Personal Stories: Experiencing Grace

This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.

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How can humility transform the way you treat and influence others?

In this episode, Bill and Scott delve into the transformative power of humility as a relational and spiritual principle. They explore how trusting God and others with our true selves allows us to experience grace, love, and purpose.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

* Humility as a relational truth that involves trusting God with who you are.

* The Biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

* Why self-degradation is not a path to godliness but dishonors God’s gift of life.

* The parable of the Pharisee and the publican as a caution against self-righteousness.

* How humility changes the way we view and treat others, leading to love and honor.

* The importance of letting God be the initiator in our spiritual journey.

* Recognizing others as gifts rather than competitors or burdens.

* Humility as both a gift from God and a relational practice that impacts influence.

Chapters:

(02:05) Understanding Humility Through 2 Timothy

(04:30) Humility as Trusting God with Who You Are

(07:00) The Pharisee and the Publican: Lessons on Pride

(10:15) Humility’s Impact on Relationships and Influence

(13:30) How Grace Transforms Our Hearts

(16:45) Trusting God and Others with Yourself

This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.

Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/

Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast

* Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2

* Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM

* GodTube: https://www.godtube.com/livinginfluencepodcast/

Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books

This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/