The Heart of A True Relationship with God

Satan, You are NOT the Father!

Your identity shapes everything—how you see yourself, how you live, and what you believe is possible. But what if the way you define yourself is based on a lie? In this powerful episode, Trey and Shay dive deep into the struggle of identity, revealing how the enemy uses deception to keep us stuck in fear, insecurity, and striving for approval. Through biblical truth and personal testimony, they uncover how to break free from false labels, embrace the identity given by God, and step into the victory that has already been won for us. If you've ever felt like you're not enough, this conversation will change the way you see yourself. Chapter Markers [00:00:05] The Power of Identity: Who Told You That? [00:01:54] The First Attack on Humanity Was on Identity [00:03:16] Does God Want to Keep Knowledge from Us? [00:07:09] Shame, Hiding, and the First Question God Asks [00:08:52] The Lies We Believe and the Truth of Our Father [00:12:57] Why Love Is Always a Choice [00:24:34] Surrendering Control: The First Step to Freedom [00:28:14] Walking on Water: Trusting God in the Unknown [00:36:09] Stop Judging People by Their Boot Camp Phase [00:40:09] You Are a Winner—Act Like It Subscribe and follow the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yoDxr4CWZY3xMBhU9GqcG Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/following-the-way/id1798829275 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88NIKxGI9MWz1fW0ZLIwWA Website: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/followingthewaypod

The Heart of A True Relationship with God

This week, we’re tackling a topic that’s often misunderstood: relationship vs. religion.  So many people believe they have to fix themselves before coming to God, as if perfection is a prerequisite for faith. Others carry the heavy burden of thinking they’ve out-sinned God’s mercy or that He’s sitting in heaven, waiting to punish them. But what if all of that is just a distortion of who God really is? In this episode, we cut through the myths that keep people from experiencing the freedom and love of Christ. We talk about the difference between working from acceptance versus for acceptance, how Jesus responded to people caught in sin, and why religion without relationship leads to spiritual exhaustion. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not "good enough" for God, this conversation is for you. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Understanding the Heart of the Father1:05 The biggest misconceptions about God5:45 The exhausting trap of religious performance 10:50 Why God asks for nothing in return18:22 What Jesus actually said about religion 26:30 Are we pushing people away from Christ? 33:40 Jesus meets you where you are40:15 What’s the cure for religious burnout? Subscribe and follow the podcast: * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yoDxr4CWZY3xMBhU9GqcG [https://open.spotify.com/show/0yoDxr4CWZY3xMBhU9GqcG] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/following-the-way/id1798829275 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/following-the-way/id1798829275] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88NIKxGI9MWz1fW0ZLIwWA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88NIKxGI9MWz1fW0ZLIwWA] * Website: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/followingthewaypod [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/followingthewaypod]

The Greatest Love Story of All Time

Welcome to the very first episode of Following the Way with Trey and Shay!What better way to begin this journey than by diving into the greatest love story of all time? On this special Valentine's Day episode, Trey and Shay explore God’s love, His authority, and His relentless pursuit of us. From creation to redemption, they walk through the Bible’s grand narrative—a love story that continues today. They also share their personal testimonies of how God transformed their lives and marriage. Join the conversation and discover how God’s love is calling you!Chapter Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to Following the Way!01:31 Defining love: What does the Bible say?02:54 God’s nature: Love and authority explained05:04 Free will and love: Why choice matters08:03 God’s pursuit: The Garden of Eden and beyond11:16 The greatest love story begins16:57 The Old Testament: Longing for a Savior20:32 Jesus arrives: The hope fulfilled27:29 The ultimate act of love: Jesus’ sacrifice28:54 Personal testimonies: How God pursued us42:52 Healing, purpose, and transformation46:31 Closing thoughts: We’re part of the story46:53 Prayer and final encouragement