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Ephesians 3:1-13 (Episode 454) Sep 29, 2026

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This episode walks through Ephesians 3, where Paul explains the mystery of Christ now revealed. Gentiles are fellow heirs in the gospel. The discussion also connects Paul's imprisonment, his calling, and the church's role as the place where God's wisdom and grace are made known. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb unpack why Paul frames his suffering as service to others, how the church functions as the means by which God reveals his mystery, and why the riches of Christ are never exhausted. Have a listen.

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Ephesians 2:11-22 (Episode 453) Sep 18, 2026

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This episode walks through the second half of Ephesians 2, where Paul talks about grace in Christ for Jews and Gentiles. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb focus on how Christ abolishes the dividing wall, fulfills the promises, and makes one new people in himself. Have a listen.

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Ephesians 2:1-10 (Episode 452) Sep 11, 2026

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This episode walks through the opening of Ephesians 2 and uses it to clarify the distinction between law and gospel. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb show how Paul first flattens every human being under sin, then lifts everyone up by God's mercy and grace in Christ alone. Have a listen.

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Ephesians 1:11-23 (Episode 451) Sep 04, 2026

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This episode continues the walk through Ephesians 1, moving from election and predestination into Paul's language of inheritance, sealing, and assurance. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb keep returning to one main point: everything in this chapter points back to Christ, not secret knowledge, not human effort, and not spiritual performance. Have a listen.

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Ephesians 1:1-10 (Episode 450) Aug 28, 2026

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Erick and Daniel are joined by Caleb Keith as they begin Paul's letter to the Ephesians. This episode quickly zeroes in on Paul's opening emphasis on election, adoption, and being "in Christ." Rather than treating predestination as a speculative puzzle, the conversation frames it as gospel comfort: God's saving work is established before the foundation of the world and delivered in Christ. Have a listen.

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Colossians 3:22-4:18 (Episode 449) Aug 24, 2026

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Erick, Daniel, and Brian finish Colossians by discussing vocation, work, prayer, and gracious speech, with a close look at Paul's words to bondservants and masters. They also reflect on the faithfulness of Tychicus, Onesimus, Epaphras, Luke, and the rest of Paul's closing greetings as a picture of the church as a real family in Christ. Have a listen.

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Colossians 3:16-21 (Episode 448) Aug 13, 2026

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The hosts explore Colossians 3, focusing on the gathered church and why singing and preaching shape faith. They also discuss vocation and Paul's household code, showing how ordinary work, family life, and sacrificial love are all transformed by the gospel. Have a listen.

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Colossians 2:20-3:17 (Episode 447) Aug 06, 2026

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Paul centers Christian identity in Christ alone. The hosts unpack how God buries and raises sinners with him and calls Christians to put sin to death and live from the security of being hidden in Christ. Have a listen.

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Colossians 2:1-19 (Episode 446) Jul 30, 2026

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Erick, Daniel, and Brian continue through Colossians 2, showing how Paul points believers to Christ alone for wisdom, assurance, and holiness. They discuss why human rules, spiritual add-ons, and self-improvement cannot defeat sin, and how baptism and forgiveness give the Christian true identity and peace. Have a listen.

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