Empowered | Week 1 | (part two)

Join Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles as they record another podcast in the exact same outfits as the last one! 

Listen in as Pastor Josh describes the high bar and low bar of entry into the gospel. The high bar involves adding conditions like works or specific practices to faith in Jesus, potentially hindering people from coming to Christ. Pastor Josh emphasizes the danger of making salvation about adherence to rules rather than understanding the transformative power of the gospel. He draws parallels to the parable of the prodigal son, illustrating the misconceptions people may have about God's love.

They also talk about the danger when cultural or religious practices are added to the message of salvation. Overall, the episode aims to explore and clarify aspects of the gospel, its potential misunderstandings, and its transformative impact on individuals and communities.