Grace Free Church Talks

Welcome to the Grace Free Church Podcast. At Grace Free Church, we believe that everyone deserves a place to belong, and we’re committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment where real life meets real faith. Each week, you’ll hear messages from the Bible that are relevant, inspiring, and down-to-earth-designed to connect deeply with the challenges and joys of everyday life. Our talks are crafted to be practical and uplifting, with takeaways that you can immediately put into action to make your whole week better. Expect moments of encouragement, insight, and maybe even some laughter along the way as we explore timeless truths in a way that’s honest and relatable. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, returning after time away, or simply looking to grow, we’re here for you. Join us as we discover together what it means to be loved, accepted, and empowered to live a life of purpose. Tune in to feel uplifted, connected, and inspired to take on your week with a fresh per

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Don’t Quit When You Get the Answer You Don’t Like (Don't Quit Here)
14d ago · 30:00
When God’s answer isn’t the one we wanted, faith means choosing to trust His character even when we don’t understand His actions. Habakkuk wrestled honestly with God over injustice, silence, and answers that seemed to make things worse, but he refused to walk away. His circumstances didn’t change, but his perspective did. Sometimes faith is simply choosing to stand, wait, and trust—and saying, “Yet, I will praise Him,” even when life still doesn’t make sense. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
Don’t Quit When Life Empties You (Don't Quit Here)
21d ago · 30:00
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When You’re Still Waiting (Don't Quit Here)
28d ago · 30:00
One of the hardest parts of following God is waiting, but waiting doesn't mean God has forgotten us. Joseph spent thirteen years experiencing betrayal, injustice, false accusations, and imprisonment before God's promise finally came to pass. Throughout every setback, Scripture repeatedly reminds us that "the Lord was with Joseph." God's silence encourages us to trust that even when we can't see what He's doing. Waiting isn't wasted time—it's often where God does His deepest work in us as He prepares us for what comes next. (Talk by Josh Daubert)
Don't Quit When You Can't See It (Don't Quit Here)
1mo ago · 30:00
Life often feels like trying to put together a puzzle without having the picture on the box. We only see a few confusing or painful pieces—relationship struggles, health issues, financial stress, uncertainty about the future—and it's easy to want to give up. Through the story of Elisha and his servant in, we're reminded that while we only see part of the story, God sees the whole picture. The servant panicked because he only saw the enemy, but God opened his eyes to see that He was already at work in ways he couldn't see. The challenge is to keep trusting God, even when life doesn't make sense
Don't Quit When Your Story Changes (Don't Quit Here)
1mo ago · 30:00
Life rarely follows the plan we imagined. Unexpected setbacks, closed doors, broken relationships, disappointments, and unanswered questions can leave us wondering if our story has gone off the rails. This talk reminds us that we're not the author of our own story—God is. Looking at Paul's journey in, we see that what felt like frustrating "no's" from God were actually leading to a far greater purpose than Paul could have imagined. Instead of giving up when life doesn't make sense, we're invited to trust God's direction one step at a time, remain faithful in what He's already asked us to do, a
Forgiveness is Freedom (How Not To Ruin Everything)
1mo ago · 30:00
In the final message of the How Not to Ruin Everything series, "Forgiveness Is Freedom," we explore one of the most challenging but life-giving aspects of healthy relationships: forgiveness. Using Hebrews 12:1-2 and Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18:21-35, this message explains that unforgiveness is a heavy burden that often feels like justice but ultimately becomes a prison for the person carrying it. Because God has forgiven us an impossible debt through Jesus, we are called to extend that same forgiveness to others. Forgiveness doesn't mean excusing wrong behavior, pretending the hurt didn't ha
Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys (How Not To Ruin Everything)
1mo ago · 30:00
We can easily get pulled into other people's drama and followers of Jesus are called to respond differently. Jealousy, gossip, suspicion, and emotional instability create chaos that affects everyone nearby. We don't have to own every conflict or become another voice adding to the noise. Instead, we're called to be peacemakers who bring wisdom, truth, and calm into a world that desperately needs it. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
Say What Needs To Be Said (How Not To Ruin Everything)
2mo ago · 30:00
One of the biggest challenges in healthy relationships is having hard conversations. Whether it's fear of conflict, disappointing others, people-pleasing, or simply feeling uncomfortable, many of us avoid the conversations we know we need to have. But avoiding difficult conversations often creates resentment, distance, assumptions, and unresolved pain. We should also receive difficult conversations with humility instead of defensiveness, recognizing that honest, loving conversations are one of the greatest ways we can love both God and the people around us. (Talk by Josh Daubert)
Marriage by Design (How Not To Ruin Everything)
2mo ago · 30:00
God's design for marriage is much more than a legal relationship or romantic partnership—it's a living picture of the Gospel. While husbands and wives have distinct roles, they share equal value before God and are called to reflect Christ's love through the way they treat one another. Healthy marriages aren't built on power, control, or keeping score, but on serving each other, fighting for each other instead of against each other, and keeping Jesus at the center. The goal of marriage is not simply happiness, but displaying the love, grace, and unity that Christ has shown to His people. (Talk
Parenting Without Panic (How Not To Ruin Everything)
2mo ago · 30:00
One of the deepest forces driving our parenting is fear. Whether it's fear of failure, disappointment, missed opportunities, or not being enough, fear often fuels unhealthy parenting patterns like over-control, pressure, and anxiety. God's design for parenting isn't behavior management but heart formation. Parents are called not to crush their children's spirit, but to nurture, train, and instruct them in the ways of Jesus. God loves our children even more than we do, and faithful parenting means trusting Him while consistently showing up with love. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
Love Stops (Go: Reach one more.)
2mo ago · 30:00
Move beyond simply believing the right things and start living out the love of Jesus in practical ways. In Luke 10, Jesus confronts a religious expert who wants to know who qualifies as a “neighbor.” Instead of giving a list, Jesus tells a story that flips expectations upside down. The people who should have stopped to help didn't, while the person least expected to show compassion became the hero. The message reminds us that real love is more than a feeling—it stops, notices people, crosses boundaries, and costs something. Just as Jesus stopped for us in our brokenness, we are called to stop
If not you, then who? (Go: Reach one more.)
3mo ago · 30:00
Move beyond simply consuming church content and start actively contributing to God’s mission in the world. Faith was never meant to stay inside church walls. Jesus calls ordinary people—not just pastors or church leaders—to serve, love, encourage, and point others toward Him in everyday life. While stepping out can feel uncomfortable and inconvenient, the message emphasizes that people are desperately searching for something real, and God wants to use His people to bring hope into a hurting world. The challenge is simple but powerful: if not you, then who? (Talk by Josh Daubert)
Don’t Send That Text (How Not To Ruin Everything)
3mo ago · 30:00
Something as small as the tongue can completely shape the direction of relationships, families, and even entire lives. Words don’t just communicate—they create. They can build trust, peace, confidence, and healing, or they can create anxiety, insecurity, conflict, and destruction. In a world driven by quick reactions, texting, social media, and constant opinions, followers of Jesus are called to a different rhythm: quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. The message challenges us to stop using words carelessly and instead become people who speak truth with love, creating life
Stop Keeping Score (How Not To Ruin Everything)
3mo ago · 30:00
It's easy to build mental spreadsheets of offenses, failures, and painful moments—especially with the people closest to us. While hurt and betrayal are real, constantly replaying the past and holding on to receipts slowly poisons relationships with resentment, defensiveness, and bitterness. Real love chooses a different path. Instead of operating transactionally, it gives grace, deals with issues honestly, and focuses on moving forward instead of weaponizing the past. Jesus erased our debt and showed us what grace looks like, and that challenges us to extend that same grace to others. (Talk by
When Anger Takes Over (How Not To Ruin Everything)
3mo ago · 30:00
While anger itself isn’t always sinful, unchecked anger can quietly poison relationships, destroy families, and damage our own hearts. Throughout Scripture, we see a clear difference between human anger, which is often driven by pride and selfishness, and God’s righteous anger, which is rooted in love, justice, and truth. Anger is usually a symptom of something deeper happening inside us, including wounds, memories, or sinful patterns that have taken root over time. But there’s hope: through God’s Word, prayer, and the work of the Holy Spirit, we don’t have to stay trapped in old cycles. In Ch
You Need Boundaries (How Not To Ruin Everything)
3mo ago · 30:00
Many of us have been conditioned to believe that saying “yes” is always good and saying “no” is selfish, but over time that mindset leads to burnout, resentment, and strained relationships. Looking at the life of Jesus, we see a different model—one where He regularly stepped away, said no to expectations, and protected time with God, even when people needed Him. The takeaway is clear: if Jesus, who loved perfectly, had boundaries, then we need them too. Healthy boundaries don’t push people away—they actually protect your soul, your relationship with God, and your ability to love others well. S
You’re Not Always Right (How Not To Ruin Everything)
4mo ago · 30:00
While it may seem harmless, the need to be right is often rooted in pride and quietly pushes people away, makes others feel unheard, and ultimately dishonors God. True humility isn’t thinking less of ourselves—it’s valuing others above ourselves and choosing love over winning. Jesus, who was always right, modeled this perfectly by putting others first. The challenge is simple but deep: if we truly love God, it should show up in how we treat people. (Talk by Josh Daubert)
About That Apology You’ve Been Avoiding (How Not To Ruin Everything)
4mo ago · 30:00
Jesus teaches in Matthew 5 that making things right with people is so important that it should come before even our acts of worship. The problem is, most of us don’t really apologize—we defend, deflect, or soften the landing with excuses. Real change happens when we stop protecting our pride and take full ownership of our actions. This is the clear path: own it, say it, feel it, change it, go to the person, and make it right. It’s not easy—it costs pride and comfort—but it opens the door to healing, freedom, and stronger relationships with both people and God. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
The Real Problem Isn’t Them (How Not To Ruin Everything)
4mo ago · 30:00
One of the biggest relationship killers is our inability to see our own part in the problem. Stop focusing so much on what other people are doing wrong and start honestly looking at ourselves. The truth is, we all have blind spots—patterns, habits, and attitudes that quietly damage our relationships if left unchecked. Real change doesn’t start when someone else finally gets it together; it starts when we let God search our hearts, show us what needs to change, and give us the humility to own our part. You may not be able to change other people, but you can let God change you—and that can chang
Right Here Is Where You Start Again (Right Here Is Where You Start Again (Easter Sunday))
4mo ago · 30:00
Easter is deeply personal. Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb overwhelmed by grief, confusion, and pain—so consumed by what she’s lost that she can’t even recognize hope standing right in front of her. But when Jesus simply speaks her name, everything changes. Resurrection is not just a theological idea; it’s a personal invitation from a God who knows us, pursues us, and offers new life. No matter what pain, anxiety, shame, or brokenness someone is carrying, the empty tomb means their story is not over. Hope is available, and starting again is as simple as turning toward Jesus. (Talk by Joshua
Broken World. Real Hope. (The Lie We Still Believe)
5mo ago · 30:00
After walking through the consequences of sin and the brokenness it brought into the world—shame, distance from God, and pain—we see something surprising: God’s response isn’t just punishment, it’s protection and a plan. By keeping Adam and Eve from the tree of life, God is actually preserving the possibility of redemption instead of locking humanity into brokenness forever. God’s plan ultimately leads to Jesus, who makes a way back to Him. The takeaway is simple but powerful: the world is broken, but there is real hope, and it’s found in choosing to trust and follow Jesus. (Talk by Josh Daube
Cursed But Covered (The Lie We Still Believe)
5mo ago · 30:00
Sin breaks everything, and the pain we experience isn’t random—it’s connected to humanity’s choice to live apart from God. But right in the middle of that brokenness, something powerful shows up—grace. From the very beginning, God doesn’t just explain the consequences; He provides a covering and points forward to Jesus, who ultimately defeats sin and restores us. Yes, the world is broken, but we are not left uncovered—God has already made a way back. (Talk by Joshua Ott)
How Did I Get Here? (The Lie We Still Believe)
5mo ago · 30:00
God asks Adam and Eve two powerful questions after their failure: “Who told you that?” and “Did you eat from the tree?” These aren’t questions meant to shame them—they’re an invitation to pause, rewind the tape, and understand how they got there. The same thing happens in our lives. We start believing lies about ourselves, about God, or about our worth, and those lies slowly shape the choices we make. God’s questions lead us toward two healthy responses: recognizing where those lies came from and taking honest ownership of our decisions. When we stop blaming others and bring our failures to Go
What Shame are you Covering Up? (The Lie We Still Believe)
5mo ago · 30:00
Shame convinces us that our mistakes define us, pushes us to hide behind busy lives or excuses, and makes us feel like we have to run from God instead of toward Him. But the good news is that God’s response has always been the same: He comes looking for us. Just like He asked Adam and Eve, “Where are you?”, God still pursues us today with grace, not condemnation. Real freedom begins when we stop hiding and bring our shame to the cross where Jesus already carried it for us. (Talk by Josh Daubert)
Well...that escalated quickly. (The Lie We Still Believe)
6mo ago · 30:00
Temptation rarely shows up loud and obvious—it starts subtle and escalates fast. The serpent doesn’t just offer fruit; he offers autonomy, control, and the illusion that we can be our own god. And just like that burning bush story gone wrong, what seems small can spiral quickly. Sin always promises more than it delivers and costs more than we expect. At the core, this is about identity and trust—forgetting who God is and who we already are in Him. Every day we face two voices and two choices: life or death, control or surrender. The invitation is simple but powerful—step off the throne of your

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Don’t Quit When Life Empties You (Don't Quit Here)

When You’re Still Waiting (Don't Quit Here)

Don't Quit When You Can't See It (Don't Quit Here)

Don't Quit When Your Story Changes (Don't Quit Here)

Forgiveness is Freedom (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Say What Needs To Be Said (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Marriage by Design (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Parenting Without Panic (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Love Stops (Go: Reach one more.)

If not you, then who? (Go: Reach one more.)

Don’t Send That Text (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Stop Keeping Score (How Not To Ruin Everything)

When Anger Takes Over (How Not To Ruin Everything)

You Need Boundaries (How Not To Ruin Everything)

You’re Not Always Right (How Not To Ruin Everything)

About That Apology You’ve Been Avoiding (How Not To Ruin Everything)

The Real Problem Isn’t Them (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Right Here Is Where You Start Again (Right Here Is Where You Start Again (Easter Sunday))

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Cursed But Covered (The Lie We Still Believe)

How Did I Get Here? (The Lie We Still Believe)

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Well...that escalated quickly. (The Lie We Still Believe)

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Don’t Quit When You Get the Answer You Don’t Like (Don't Quit Here)

Don’t Quit When Life Empties You (Don't Quit Here)

When You’re Still Waiting (Don't Quit Here)

Don't Quit When You Can't See It (Don't Quit Here)

Don't Quit When Your Story Changes (Don't Quit Here)

Forgiveness is Freedom (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Say What Needs To Be Said (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Marriage by Design (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Parenting Without Panic (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Love Stops (Go: Reach one more.)

If not you, then who? (Go: Reach one more.)

Don’t Send That Text (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Stop Keeping Score (How Not To Ruin Everything)

When Anger Takes Over (How Not To Ruin Everything)

You Need Boundaries (How Not To Ruin Everything)

You’re Not Always Right (How Not To Ruin Everything)

About That Apology You’ve Been Avoiding (How Not To Ruin Everything)

The Real Problem Isn’t Them (How Not To Ruin Everything)

Right Here Is Where You Start Again (Right Here Is Where You Start Again (Easter Sunday))

Broken World. Real Hope. (The Lie We Still Believe)

Cursed But Covered (The Lie We Still Believe)

How Did I Get Here? (The Lie We Still Believe)

What Shame are you Covering Up? (The Lie We Still Believe)

Well...that escalated quickly. (The Lie We Still Believe)