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

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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.

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What practical steps can we take to overcome the lies that shame tells us?

In this episode, Bill and Scott explore how shame shapes our self-perception and relationships, offering an alternative perspective rooted in grace. Scott shares his deeply personal journey through two cancer battles with his wife, highlighting how grace transformed their relationship. Together, your hosts discuss the power of embracing who God says we are and the impact this has on our influence and leadership.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

* The dangers of reading Scripture through the lens of shame.

* Understanding the concept of living from a pure heart.

* How grace can transform our relationships and influence.

* Scott’s journey through two cancer diagnoses with his late wife and the lessons learned.

* The shift from performance-based faith to trusting God’s grace.

* How viewing oneself as God sees us changes our leadership and influence.

* The difference between pursuing righteousness as a reality versus an obligation.

* The significance of believing in a new heart as a Christian.

Chapters:

(02:25) A New Way to Read Scripture

(09:18) The Transformative Power of Grace

(12:08) Pursuing Righteousness from a Pure Heart

(14:40) How Jesus Took on Both Sin and Shame

(16:33) The Purpose of Our Influence

Verses discussed in this episode:

* Romans 6.

* 2 Timothy 2:22

* Galatians 2:20

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

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How can I experience the joy of being known and accepted for who I am?

This episode explores the impact of our self-perception on our influence, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and embracing our true identity in Christ. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the freedom that comes from recognizing our new reality in Christ and the transformative power of love and trust. They also share personal stories and Biblical truths to encourage you to live in the light of God's grace and experience the joy of being known and loved.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

* Fear and shame can be significant life issues that negatively influence ourselves and others.

* Trusting God and others is essential for experiencing love and creating a sense of well-being.

* Love has an amazing power to create a sense of well-being and to mature us.

* We need to be willing to be vulnerable and allow others to love us despite our flaws.

* Our self-perception has a significant impact on our influence on others.

* Living in freedom means embracing our new identity in Christ and living without hiding.

* There is hope for breaking generational patterns through trusting God and processing unresolved issues.

Chapters:

(02:30) The Power of Love

(05:00) Bill's Testimony of Transformation

(07:30) The Importance of Vulnerability

(10:00) Breaking Generational Patterns

(12:30) Freedom in Christ

(15:45) The Impact of Our Self-Perception

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

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When was the last time you asked yourself the following question: Who am I?

This episode challenges the common belief that Christians should constantly see themselves as sinners. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd propose that true influence comes from understanding our identities as saints, defined by God's grace and righteousness. They also explore the idea of "dying more" versus "living more," suggesting that, as Christians, we should focus on living into our new identity in Christ rather than constantly striving to overcome our sinful natures.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

* True influence comes from who you are.

* Many Christians see themselves as sinners, influenced by the prevalent idea in Christian theology.

* A "die more" mentality can hinder your spiritual growth. You can "live more" by embracing your identity as a saint.

* God sees you as a saint, defined by His grace and righteousness.

* The concept of surrender is not about striving but about recognizing what Jesus already did for you.

* Working on sinning less will not make you love more. But learning to love more will make you sin less.

* God gave you a new heart when you were saved.

* Obedience to the truth is evidence of your new identity in Christ.

Chapters:

(00:30) Two Ways to See Yourself: Sinner or Saint

(01:45) The Trap of Self-Degradation and the True Meaning of Surrender

(05:10) Embracing Your New Identity in Christ

(07:20) The Paradox of Love and Sin

(11:13) The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the Evidence of Holiness

(17:13) Trust and Obedience: The Evidence of a New Heart

(19:53) The Power of God's Provision

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

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What are some ways to settle unresolved sin and learn to trust God with our lives?

This episode explores the concept of unresolved sin and its impact on our lives. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the differences between shame and guilt, and how to heal from shame. They also emphasize the importance of trusting God with unresolved issues and finding hope in grace.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

* Unresolved sin can lead to a lack of trust and brokenness in relationships.

* Shame can convince us that there’s something wrong with us.

* The first act of sin management was Adam and Eve sewing fig leaves together to cover their nakedness.

* Working on our sin will never reduce the measure of our shame; only Jesus can deal with our sin.

* Jesus took upon Himself our shame.

* Many people have never been taught that there is a resolution to what has happened to them.

* Blaming others for our life choices is a tragedy that can happen when we’re convinced there’s something wrong with us.

* We need to learn to speak openly to God about the things that are unresolved in us.

* God's promise is that He will cleanse us of sin.

* There is hope in the resolution of unresolved issues.

Chapters:

(00:46) Unresolved Sin and Its Effects

(04:27) The Importance of Trust and Forgiveness

(05:09) Shame and Guilt

(07:31) Sin Management

(09:04) The Story of Adam and Eve

(13:18) Dealing with Unresolved Issues

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

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What prevents us from believing God's truths about ourselves?

In this episode, we explore the process of unresolved sin and how it can hinder us from being able to trust the truths that God declares about us. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd talk about the two-fold dynamic of sin: the one who sins and the one sinned against. They also discuss the importance of forgiveness and how it can help us to heal from the effects of sin.

Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:

(02:38) The Impact of Unresolved Sin

(04:09) The Two-Fold Dynamic of Sin

(11:43) The Importance of Forgiveness

(15:35) The Difference Between Remorse and Repentance

(17:45) Bill’s Testimony

(21:16) The Importance of Living Clean

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* The Pilgrim’s Progress, a book by John Bunyan.

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

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