You may believe in Jesus and still wonder why God sometimes feels far away—or whether you can really know Him personally. Maybe other Christians seem closer to God than you do, and you wonder whether that kind of relationship is possible for you too.

In this episode, Ted Ross explains how the New Covenant opened the way for believers to come near to God through the blood and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Hebrews, Ephesians, and John show that Jesus did more than forgive sin: He became our living High Priest, brought us near to the Father, and made it possible for us to approach God with confidence. The episode also explains an important difference between being given access to God and actually growing closer to Him day by day.

• Why closeness with God is not reserved for pastors, priests, or unusually spiritual people
• How Jesus’ blood gives believers direct access to the Father
• Why you do not have to get your life together before coming to God for mercy and help
• How prayer, trust, and obedience help your relationship with God grow
• What it means to bring your real struggles to God instead of trying to handle everything alone

Listen to the full episode to see what Scripture says about knowing God personally—and consider one area of your life you can begin bringing to Him more honestly this week.

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You may believe in Jesus and still wonder, “Can God really call someone like me righteous?” You know your mistakes, your weaknesses, and the times you have not done what you knew was right. And even if righteousness comes through faith, what should that mean for the way you live?

In this episode, Ted Ross explains the Bible’s teaching on righteousness by faith and why Scripture also calls Christians to pursue what is right. Through Isaiah 61, Romans 3–4, James 2, Romans 6, Matthew 5, and other passages, you’ll see the difference between being made right with God through faith in Jesus and learning to live in a way that reflects that righteousness. The episode also looks at why outward religious appearance is not enough and why God cares about the heart behind what we do.

• Why your standing with God is based on faith in Jesus, not your daily performance
• How faith and works fit together without turning grace into something you earn
• Why God calls believers to pursue righteousness in everyday choices
• How to recognize when you are pleasing God rather than seeking people’s approval
• Why Jesus is the pattern for what righteous living should increasingly look like

Listen to the full episode to see how right standing and right behavior fit together—and consider one area where God may be calling you to take the next right step.

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You believe in Jesus and sincerely want to live differently, yet old temptations and habits can still make you wonder whether you are really changing. Why does spiritual growth sometimes feel so slow after you have been saved?

In this episode, Ted Ross explains sanctification—how Jesus’ sacrifice sets believers apart for God and how the Holy Spirit continues transforming them into the likeness of Christ. Through passages including 1 Corinthians 6, Hebrews 10, Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 3, and Philippians 2, you will see how God’s work and your obedience fit together. God is making you holy, and He calls you to keep walking with Him as He changes you.

• Through Jesus’ sacrifice, God has already set you apart as His, even while He continues changing you.
• Being unfinished does not mean you are unchanged or that God has stopped working.
• God’s transforming work calls you to respond with faith, obedience, and the spiritual disciplines that draw you closer to Him.
• When temptation or failure appears, you can draw near to God instead of allowing the struggle to create distance.

Listen to the full episode for a clear biblical explanation of sanctification, five practices that support Christian growth, and a seven-day challenge to help you take your next obedient step with God.

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