What does it actually mean to be born again? In this episode, we dive deep into John 3 and Jesus' shocking conversation with Nicodemus — the most religious man in all of Israel — to unpack the biblical doctrine of regeneration and why it changes everything about how we understand salvation.

We cover:

• Why religion is not enough to enter the kingdom of God
• What Jesus meant by being "born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5)
• The connection between Ezekiel 36 and the New Covenant promise of a new heart
• Why the human heart — not your upbringing or circumstances — is your greatest problem
• The difference between reformation and regeneration
• Why salvation is a miracle, not a merit system
• How to know if you've truly been born again

Whether you grew up in the church, have all the right answers, and still wonder if you truly know God — or you're just beginning to ask who Jesus really is — this conversation is for you.

📖 Key Scriptures: John 3:1–8 | Ezekiel 36:24–27 | Titus 3:5 | Ephesians 2 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Jeremiah 17:9

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What does it mean to be "born again"? Jesus told the most religious man in all of Israel — a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin, a man of wealth, power, and Scripture — that he still wasn't good enough to enter the kingdom of God. In this episode, we unpack John 3:1–8 and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus to answer the question that heaven and hell hang on.

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If being religious, knowing the Bible, and obeying God's Word can't get you into heaven — what can? We explore what being "born again" (or born from above) actually means, why regeneration is a miracle of God and not a decision you make, and why this is the dividing line between those who enter glory and those who don't.

📖 Scripture: John 3:1–8, Ephesians 2, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 15:8

Topics covered:

• Who was Nicodemus and why does it matter?

• What does "born again" mean in the Bible?

• Can you lose your salvation?

• Is faith a gift from God?

• What is regeneration?

• Signs that you have been born again

What does the Bible really say about sex, romance, and marriage? Pastor Todd Fletcher joins us to break down 10 powerful keys drawn from King Solomon's life and writings — including Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes — that can transform your relationship and marriage.

This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu

In this episode, we cover:

✅ Rejecting the sins of your parents

✅ How to choose a godly spouse

✅ Why avoiding sexual sin protects your future

✅ The importance of faithfulness in marriage

✅ Pursuing excellence together as a couple

✅ Making your wedding day special

✅ Taking courtship and dating seriously

✅ Enjoying marital intimacy as a gift from God

✅ How to work through conflict and marital problems

✅ Building a new life together — for the long haul

Todd Fletcher has been the lead pastor of Chapel in the Hills Church in Golden, Colorado for 12 years and wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Song of Solomon.

Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married for decades — this conversation is packed with timeless biblical wisdom on love and relationships.

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📖 Song of Solomon | Proverbs 5 | Ecclesiastes 7 | 1 Corinthians 7