Exploring the journey of Christians towards emulating Jesus through understanding God's character, immersing in scripture to lead well, seeking spiritual matters over earthly desires, embodying virtuous traits like compassion and forgiveness, and transforming into new creations in Christ.
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The Casino Smell
Jared's mom smelled cigarette smoke on his clothes after a trip to Nevada.
She wrongly assumed he'd been smoking, highlighting how smells can create false narratives.
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Dead vs. Alive
Paul in Colossians emphasizes the contrast between being dead in sin and alive in Christ.
Baptism symbolizes dying to the old self and being raised to new life.
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Smelling Dead
Examine your life for areas that still reflect old, sinful habits ("smell dead").
Confess these to God, seeking His transformative power to make them alive.
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In this episode, Jerrad begins a four-part series in Colossians 3. He opens with a direct challenge: if you are alive in Christ, why does your life still carry the smell of death? Jerrad teaches through Paul’s reminder that followers of Jesus must put to death the old self and walk in the new. This is not behavior for approval. It’s transformation that flows from identity.
What You’ll hear: • What it means to be dead to sin and alive in Christ • Why repentance begins with self-awareness • How to identify areas that still reflect your old self • Why putting off sin is more than behavior change • How Scripture shapes men into spiritual leaders • What God says about anger, lust, and identity
Tune in to ask the hard question: what in your life still smells like the man you used to be? Episode Resources Read Colossians chapter 3
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