Studies That Strengthen

S3 Ep 45 ”CHAINged--Positional Sanctification”

Today we’re talking about positional sanctification—the powerful truth that when we are united with Christ, our standing before God changes completely. This isn’t about our daily progress or spiritual performance, but about the position God places us in through the finished work of Jesus. In Christ, we are set apart, declared holy, and brought into a new identity before we ever begin the lifelong process of growing in holiness. In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to be sanctified in Christ and how understanding our position transforms the way we live.

S3 Ep 4- ”CHAINged--Justification And Reconciliation”

In this episode of the “CHAINged” series, we explore the powerful, yet humbling, realities of justification and reconciliation and what they mean for those who have been captured by Christ. Once enemies of God, we have now been declared righteous and brought near through the finished work of Jesus. Like prisoners in a triumphal procession, our lives now testify to the victory of Christ. This episode unpacks how being “CHAINged” IN Him means our guilt is removed, our relationship with God is restored, and our lives now display His triumph.

S3 Ep4 ”The Fragrance p2”

In this episode, we follow the Apostle Paul as he makes an unexpected departure from Troas to Macedonia as recorded in Second Epistle to the Corinthians 2:12–13. Despite what seemed like an open door for ministry, Paul walked away—not because of a lack of opportunity, but because he was being directed by the sovereign will of God.What do we do when God leads us without explanations, confirmations, or the signs we often seek? This conversation explores the deep confidence believers are called to have in God's providence—trusting that He is guiding our steps even when circumstances feel unresolved or unclear.Join us as we examine:• Why Paul left a fruitful moment in Troas• What kind of confidence and faith does it take to just "move".• Living by trust in God’s will rather than by visible signs• What fragrance does the knowledge of God emit from us through these actions?God is not calling us to figure it out—He is calling us to follow.Listen now and be encouraged to rest in the confidence that the Lord is leading, even when you cannot yet see why. And through His leading, spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of God EVERYWHERE from Troas to Macedonia.

S3 Ep2 ”The Fragrance-Part 1”

What does Paul mean when he says we are the “aroma of Christ” to God? In this first episode of a two-part teaching, we begin unpacking the powerful imagery found in 2 Corinthians 2—where the knowledge of God is described not just as truth to be heard, but as a fragrance that is spread everywhere.This episode explores how regeneration is the starting point of that aroma. Before we can carry the fragrance of Christ, we must first be made alive by Him. We’ll walk through the biblical process of new birth, how God awakens hearts that were once dead, and why the gospel is both life-giving to some and offensive to others.Join us as we begin tracing how salvation is entirely the work of God—and how those He renews become living evidence of His triumph and grace.Part 2 will continue by looking at what it means to live as that fragrance in the world.

S3 Ep1 ”Chainged- The Takeover”

What happens when Christ doesn’t just invite… but conquers?In the opening episode of our new series Chainged, we begin with The Takeover, rooted in Paul’s words from 2 Corinthians 2:12–14. Writing to a troubled Corinthian church, Paul pulls from a powerful and unsettling Roman image—the triumphal procession. A victorious general parades captives through the streets, chained and displayed, as proof that the battle is over and allegiance has changed.Paul boldly applies this image to the gospel.In this episode, we explore what it means for Christ to “lead us in triumph.” Is this a celebration—or a surrender? Are we spectators in the procession… or captives claimed by a conquering King? As the aroma of victory fills the streets, we’re forced to wrestle with a sobering truth: when Jesus takes over, nothing remains neutral.This episode lays the historical, cultural, and theological foundation for the Chainged series, where we will walk through the triumphal procession in depth—uncovering what it meant in Paul’s world and what it means for our lives today.Because the gospel doesn’t just free us.It chains us—to Christ.

S2 Ep 18- A Bridge Between Seasons ”Corinth”

As we transition from Season 2 into Season 3, this episode serves as a bridge—grounding us in the historical and spiritual backdrop of Corinth and the church the apostle Paul was addressing in his letters.Corinth was a wealthy, influential, and morally complex city, shaped by commerce, culture, and constant movement of people and ideas. The church planted there reflected its surroundings—diverse, gifted, yet deeply challenged by division, pride, immorality, and confusion about what it meant to live faithfully in Christ. Paul’s letters were not written in abstraction, but in response to real people, real struggles, and a real gospel mission unfolding in a difficult place.In this episode, we walk through the background of Corinth, the pressures facing the early church, and the pastoral heart behind Paul’s words. Understanding the world they lived in helps us better grasp the weight of his instruction, correction, and encouragement—and prepares us for the themes we’ll explore in Season 3.This conversation sets the stage for what’s ahead, reminding us that the gospel does its most powerful work not in ideal conditions, but in broken ones—and that the challenges faced by the Corinthian church are not as distant from our own as we might think.

S2 Ep 17 ”What Mary Knew”

In this episode, we reflect on the sacred truths God entrusted to the mother of Jesus and the remarkable promises she carried in her heart. From the angel’s announcement to the quiet moments of pondering all these things, Mary was given knowledge that revealed not only who her Son was, but what He came to accomplish. While Scripture does not tell us every detail of what Mary understood, it does show us that God allowed her to know enough, as she needed to know it. This episode reminds us not to limit what God may reveal according to His will, and to stand in awe of the depth of His purposes fulfilled through Christ. Join us as we look at Mary’s faith, her understanding of God’s promise, and how her story encourages us to trust God even when we see the picture in parts.

S2 Ep 16 ”Witnessing Through Biblical Womanhood Part 3” w/ Candice Sesco

In Part 3 of Sharing Jesus Through Biblical Womanhood, Candice Sesco continues the conversation by focusing on the vital role of biblical womanhood within the home and God’s intentional design for both men and women. Drawing from Titus 2 and Genesis chapters 3 and 4, this episode explores how the fall impacted family roles, why God’s design still matters today, and how living according to His order brings clarity, peace, and a powerful witness for Christ.

S2 Ep 15 ”Witnessing Through Biblical Womanhood”- Part 2 w/ Candice Sesco

The way we live our lives and shine the truth of Christ MATTERS! Discover God’s beautiful design for biblical womanhood through the practical strategy found in Titus 2. In part two of this teaching , guest Candice Sesco shares how older and younger women can walk together in faith, passing on truth, wisdom, and godly example for everyday life. A conversation full of encouragement, purpose, and hope for women seeking to live out the gospel in their homes, churches, and communities.

S2 Ep 14 ”Dead In Sin, Alive To Christ” Live at Covenant Church

In this powerful episode, Eula Harper shares a heartfelt and compelling message on the biblical theme “Dead in Sin, Alive to Christ.” Drawing from Scripture, she unpacks what it truly means to be transformed by the gospel—moving from spiritual death to the vibrant, resurrected life that Christ offers.Eula walks listeners through the weight of our condition without Jesus, the grace that meets us in our brokenness, and the identity we receive when we are made alive in Him. With clarity and conviction, she invites us to see salvation not as a distant idea, but as a present, personal, life-altering reality.Whether you’re exploring faith, longing for renewal, or seeking a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, this message will challenge, encourage, and refresh your spirit.