The Faith in Real Life Podcast
"Faith in Real Life," hosted by Pastor and Author Nat Crawford and Co-Lead Pastor Dan Coke, is a dynamic and engaging podcast dedicated to empowering Christians to seamlessly integrate their faith into every aspect of their daily lives. Each episode dives deep into the heart of what it means to live a life grounded in faith, amidst the complexities of the modern world.
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Are You Really Saved? Examining Faith, Obedience, and Grace | Faith in Real Life Ep. 25
In Episode 25 of Faith in Real Life, Nat Crawford and Daniel Coke dive deep into a question every Christian must wrestle with:
👉 Am I really saved?
This conversation unpacks the biblical tension between faith and obedience, grace and lordship, and the role of repentance in true salvation. They explore whether someone can truly claim Jesus as Savior without submitting to Him as Lord.
📖 You’ll learn:
- Why discipleship is the evidence of saving faith
- What “repent and believe” really means
- The danger of false assurance
- How the thief on the cross shows us authentic faith
- The cost—and reward—of following Jesus
This episode isn’t about guilt. It’s about clarity, assurance, and grace. Whether you're a new believer, a lifelong Christian, or just exploring faith, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
🎧 Don’t miss this one.
đź“Ś Episode Takeaways
- Jesus is our Savior, bridging the gap between man and God.
- Lordship means Jesus is sovereign, and we are not.
- Discipleship involves following Jesus and embodying His teachings.
- Repentance is essential—it’s not optional.
- Belief and repentance are two sides of the same coin.
- The thief on the cross models real repentance and faith.
- Obedience is not perfection, but direction.
- False assurance is spiritually dangerous.
- Struggling with sin doesn’t disqualify you—but grace empowers you to grow.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:34 – Jesus as Savior
04:44 – What is Lordship?
07:43 – Discipleship Defined
09:35 – Common Misunderstandings
12:34 – The Role of Repentance
17:07 – Belief + Repentance = Saving Faith
20:03 – Is Lordship Required?
23:00 – Faith vs. Works
24:57 – Obedience & the Christian Life
26:38 – The Cost of Discipleship
29:20 – Sanctification & Transformation
34:44 – The Struggle with Sin
38:45 – Examine Your Faith
42:34 – Assurance of Salvation
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