In this episode, Mark and John discuss the Exchanged Life with the founder of Grace Enrichment Ministries. You can learn about this ministry:

www.GraceEnrichment.org

Jeff discusses why learning should be sequential. We discuss why the lack of leadership in churches is the result of a lack of discipleship. Jeff states that he graduated from seminary but wasn't taught the fact that Christ is in the believer. We discuss how taking away comfort and control will change the culture, but also start conflict. Finally, Jeff helps pastors learn how to start teaching grace in the church. This is a great and fruitful conversation.

Links

Bill Hull Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bill-Hull/author/B001JS5RLO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753209803&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=dbb8a2ed-1980-46cb-9446-dade43a26221

Classic Christianity by Bob George: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Christianity-Lifes-Short-Thing/dp/0736926739/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Mqh8Lv6WhYRBXy1rZVQafac5GKywxSbZCrD9YNsDGsgXcWPsDnIOqigk4neoKh407vVq0jzUjmNZ31kKJNLxSFvkYVAYaxt4-iWuToO-WmbYudWPs4R9A5Qf--5GSm2FjnB3V-MXhP0UfRJJp_YZ_oeMjyng5_B6u0cYaS1ZMvgybntepQzAv9IALmp43MbDR80lMdfr5eN2ad7efS4WWXjhqI9kEw1Iz0RZd-trGns.ksQ6yo7e6PY18MA-WraZVXjanU2fcX8DD11mwxNfev8&qid=1753210400&sr=1-1

Strategic Disciplemaking at GFI: https://vimeo.com/668048377

For Me To Live is Christ Leaders Guide PDF: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/for-me-to-live-is-christ-copy

Show Notes: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/taking_ground.pdf

In this podcast, Mark and John define what it means to take back ground from the enemy. Because of strongholds in our lives, ground related to non-surrender and unbelief must be "taken" back. Areas of non-surrendered discussed include anger, hatred, pride, rebellion, and unforgiveness. Areas of unbelief discussed include idolatry, guilt, self-pity, fear, and worry. This episode is part 2 of episode 59, which speaks to freedom from strongholds.

Links

Pineapple Story: https://youtu.be/qfxBl-qaItg?si=aoH2q8UOJhe0TKBL

Book: Reclaiming Surrendered Ground by Jim Logan: https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Surrendered-Ground-Protecting-Spiritual/dp/0802413129/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M8HU1K82H1L1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tHlWYunT45G6jKtbpf4xcmvXA8ONZW8fCL6hiQ1Iv07GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.yCeIMenB5s_ysJI3Hvu47ONm7XMn7ti4G3xHO77My10&dib_tag=se&keywords=reclaiming+surrendered+ground+by+jim+logan&qid=1752169504&sprefix=jim+logan%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1

Freedom in Christ: https://www.ficm.org/ministry-materials/free-resources/

InFusion Ministry: https://www.infusionnow.org

July GFI Workshop Details: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/event/exchanged-life-counseling-workshop-9/

Notes for Podcast: https://gracenotebook.com/paradigm-shift/

In this episode, Mark and Dr. John discuss the need for a paradigm shift. The guys define and discuss different paradigm shifts that have changed the way we think and live. People need a grace-awakening! Shifts discussed include:

• Self-effort shifts to empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
• Feelings-based identity shifts to a Christ-centered identity.
• Performance-based acceptance shifts to grace-based acceptance.
• Doing in order to be shifts to being in order to do.
• Self-worth based on worldly values shifts to self-worth based on Biblical values.

Other points of discussion include holiness, ministry, and the fact that Christ is Savior, Lord, and Life. Dr. Woodward discusses how biblical knowledge is not the same as biblical insight.

"We try harder is fatal in the Christian life. We do not live the Christ-life by trying, but rather by trusting." Stephen Olford

In this podcast, Mark and John interview GFI's newest Life Coach, Lynn Hill. Lynn is a retired pastor who lives in Middle Tennessee. In this episode, Lynn shares his story, which is loaded with success, failures, and his journey in grief through the loss of his wife.

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e1x6tpgDfWU

In part 2 of this conversation on grief, Dr. John uses a clock illustration to speak of grief and potential hindrances to stop the healing process. Mark and John discuss practical ways to deal with grief. This includes cultivating a strong, sensitive support system, having the freedom to cry, creating a plan for socializing regularly, cultivating a trustworthy, honest confidant, and releasing resentment. The guys discuss physical guidelines to deal with grief, which include rest, getting plenty of fluids, eating healthy, moving, and getting sunlight. The guys also discuss spiritual ways to deal with grief, and these include prayer, developing a positive, practical perspective based on spiritual truth, memorizing scripture, and developing a yearning for eternity.

In this episode, both Mark and John share personal grief stories. The guys also finish with practical ways to help others through their grief process.

Links:

June Hunt's Book on Counseling: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/counseling-through-your-bible-handbook

Music for the Soul: https://www.musicforthesoul.org

Created 4 More: https://created4more.net/author/janegoins/

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U4_eJwQrUyo

To watch our 55th Celebration: https://www.youtube.com/live/bzctzo3l_ts?si=PumXiDpaFURcCkLE

In this episode, Mark and Dr. John define grief and discuss the stages of grief. Within each stage, Mark and John speak of hope and give practical ways to resolve the grief in your life. Dr. John uses the illustration of a wound to illustrate grief and how we deal with it. God understands grief, and as Isaiah 53 states, He is a "Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief." If you are struggling with grief, please email us: hello@gracefellowshipinternational.com

Notes:

https://gracenotebook.com/dealing-with-loss/

https://gracenotebook.com/encourage-yourself-in-god/

June Hunt's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Counseling-Through-Your-Bible-Handbook/dp/0736921818/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1RA58I1JY8FCU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-8WW0OSSOYmyqizEH-xswJSVfULsCNTNB3BSn1d3IM5K2gPNwx4uBnjoGU9f7ZkgW6cGGiH6JgO6Sh51n7Wmrwxo2fh9vIsXcjwo-BJnGJcQWbhNI6NeLX-6gCw2UDCORAodCckQpKawhcN3ZhmvrLMQPxldR614OitHROJz1fxEuhp8WVjIiYkufiOW77jgrItKHOwA_OpsZ6f6xOWM85KjXR7AbqHqutlyasdTy1w.qnMxbImtxLx1R8Hkpk2P3LEQM3xq7u23-fawmdUAtgU&dib_tag=se&keywords=june+hunt+books&qid=1747248782&sprefix=June+Hunt%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-6

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z33ElFKMJrc?si=uo4gnF_1mbjftMZg

In this episode, Mark and John discuss the journey to the cross and suffering. During Passion Week, Jesus suffered, and the guys discuss how God uses suffering and brokenness in our lives. Mark and John walk through Philippians, chapters 2-3, and we see that our life as bondservants of Jesus is better. If we have confidence in the flesh, we will not see a need for the cross. However, the old you was canceled at the cross. There is a resurrection quality of life for us. Tony Evans said, "Brokenness is God stripping away everything from us that prohibits the beauty of Jesus being seen in us."

Links/Notes: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/freedom-process.pdf

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hIyexAoUm7w?si=vBIP4WtEHA2vjsl_

In this episode, Mark and John discuss spiritual warfare and how to gain freedom from strongholds. During this conversation, the guys discuss different strongholds, explain the freedom topic, and give scripture references for further study. Some of the topics include a distorted view of God, cults and the occult, unforgiveness and bitterness, rebellion, pride, legalism, and habitual sins. Finally, Mark and John give practical ways on how to "resist the Devil" (James 4:6-7).

Links:

Intro to 7 Steps: https://restored.kotobee.com/#/reader

Daily Affirmation of Faith: https://gracenotebook.com/the-daily-affirmation-of-faith/

Tearing Down Strongholds: https://gracenotebook.com/the-daily-affirmation-of-faith/

Christ is Life Conference: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/collections/video-download?page=2