[003] Sanctification
Season 1 : Episode 3 - Why Do You Still Struggle? Can You Actually Change?
Is believing in Jesus enough to change? What does it mean to be saved from your sin—and then put your sin to death? We work to debunk the myth of the "Instant" Christian.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
01:00 Recap last episode
01:47 Framing “Sanctification”
05:32 Can we actually change who we are?
10:47 Do the desires we have prevent us from being changed?
15:47 Why do I still struggle with old temptations after salvation?
38:13 How do I know if I or someone else is actually being changed?
44:45 Final thoughts/Charge for the Believer
45:59 Outro
Record Date: February 6th, 2026 | Release Date: May 14th, 2026
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