Adopted: Living as God’s Child (Romans 8 Unpacked)

Adopted: Living as God’s Child (Romans 8 Unpacked)

In this episode the hosts unpack Romans 8, exploring how the Spirit brings believers into adoption as God’s children, the legal and emotional implications of sonship, and the Holy Spirit’s witness in our hearts. They discuss how seeing God as Father reshapes prayer, repentance, suffering, and daily living. The conversation also addresses how earthly fatherhood can distort our view of God and offers practical directions for holding experience up to Scripture. Hosts share personal stories, encourage resilience in suffering, and invite listeners to live out these truths in community.

Mindset Matters: Living in the Spirit

In this episode we study Romans 8:5–11 and explore the difference between a mindset set on the Spirit and one set on the flesh. Liam and guest Donna share practical examples, biblical markers (fruit of the Spirit vs. works of the flesh), and how the Holy Spirit’s permanent residence in our hearts changes how we live. We also discuss how to lovingly confront someone whose life doesn’t match their words, how to receive hard truth, and the call to remember and fight sin with prayer, Scripture, and community as we grow toward Christ.

Holy Spirit: The Hidden Hero of Salvation

Hosts Liam and Jason walk through Romans 8, exploring the roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in salvation. They discuss why Jesus' blood sacrifice was necessary, how the Holy Spirit convicts and sanctifies believers, and how God's perfect plan unfolds despite tough questions and spiritual battles. The episode weaves in C.S. Lewis references, practical ministry updates, and a call to trust God’s sovereignty while living in gratitude through trials.

No Condemnation: Living in the Freedom of Romans 8:1

Brianna and Chuck unpack Pastor Brennan’s sermon on Romans 8:1, exploring what "no condemnation" really means—not just relief from guilt, but the final verdict removed for those in Christ Jesus. They discuss what it means to be united with Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit in conviction vs. condemnation, and why universalism fails to account for the necessity of faith and repentance. The episode offers practical encouragement to rest in God’s finished work, seek the Spirit’s witness through prayer and Scripture, and live in the assurance of God’s grace.

Wrestling with Sin: Paul's Honest Confession (Romans 7)

In this episode of the Crosspoint Podcast we unpack Romans 7, exploring Paul’s candid struggle with sin, the tug-of-war between flesh and Spirit, and what it teaches believers about sanctification. Hosts Liam, Audley, and Amber discuss practical lessons — love for God’s Word, growing awareness of sin, continual repentance, and the assurance of victory through Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit.