Self-Made Spirituality and the Freedom Only Christ Gives

Self-Made Spirituality and the Freedom Only Christ Gives

Self-made spirituality promises freedom, authenticity, and personal meaning, but Scripture shows that true freedom is never found in self-definition. It is found only in submission to the truth of God's Word and the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines how modern spirituality reshapes truth, identity, and freedom around the self, why this worldview leads to confusion and bondage, and how Christians can remain anchored in Christ with clarity, conviction, compassion, and biblical discernment. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Why Scripture Must Remain Supreme in the Christian Life

Many voices today claim to speak for God through new revelation, personal impressions, or powerful spiritual experiences. But Christians are not left to chase new words, shifting feelings, or unstable authorities. God has spoken finally, fully, and sufficiently in His Word. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture must remain supreme in the Christian life. When the authority of the Word of God is weakened, doctrine becomes unstable, discernment becomes unclear, and the church becomes vulnerable to deception. This episode considers the danger of placing personal experience, prophetic claims, or modern revelation alongside Scripture and calls Christians to test every teaching, experience, and claim by the Word of God. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

The New Apostolic Reformation and the Sufficiency of Scripture

Dave Jenkins and Dawn Hill discuss the New Apostolic Reformation, prophetic culture, modern apostles and prophets, and the need for Christians to test everything according to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. This episode addresses claims of fresh revelation, apostolic authority, the Seven Mountain Mandate, worship, experience-driven spirituality, and offers gospel hope for those coming out of false teaching. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Why Worldview Matters for the Christian Life

Everyone has a worldview, whether they realize it or not. The real question is whether that worldview is shaped by God's Word or by the culture around us. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why worldview matters for the Christian life. A worldview shapes how we understand truth, identity, morality, suffering, sin, obedience, and discipleship. God's Word calls Christians not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. This episode also explains the biblical framework of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation, showing why Christians must remain grounded in God's Word, committed to the local church, and steady in Christ in a confused age. Links: Contending for the Word: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/ The War of the Worldviews: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/war-of-worldviews-book/

The Cost of Faithfulness: Why Christ Is Worth Everything

Faithfulness to Christ often comes with a cost. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines 2 Timothy 3:12 and explains why believers should not be surprised when obedience to Christ brings opposition, misunderstanding, or pressure to compromise. Concluding the June series on biblical sexuality and identity, this episode encourages Christians to stand firm on the truth of God's Word. Believers are reminded that endurance comes from Christ, faithfulness requires courage and compassion, and the hope of the gospel makes every sacrifice worthwhile. As followers of Christ, we are called to live with clarity, humility, and conviction while fixing our eyes on Jesus, who is worth it all. For more from Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/