Are we picking and choosing what sin is based on our own opinions instead of what God's Word actually says?

In Episode 5 of Between Grace & Truth, Mike and Jackie have an honest conversation about sin, everyday choices, and how easily we can hold others to standards we don't always apply to ourselves.

We often have strong opinions about what Christians should and shouldn't do. But are those convictions coming from Scripture, or are they coming from our own beliefs and traditions?

From conversations about Halloween to the food we put into our bodies, we explore how we sometimes focus on certain behaviors while overlooking other areas of our own lives.

Where do we draw the line between personal conviction and biblical truth? Are we quick to recognize sin in others while making excuses for ourselves? And what does it really look like to honor God in our everyday decisions?

This isn't about judging others or claiming to have all the answers. It's about examining our own hearts, opening God's Word, and being willing to ask difficult questions.

Join us as we continue learning what it means to walk in both grace and truth.

Scripture to reflect on: Romans 14:23, James 4:17, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 6:1–2

Between Grace & Truth is a faith-based podcast hosted by Mike and Jackie, where we have real conversations about following Jesus, growing in faith, and applying biblical truth to everyday life.

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Have you ever wondered, “Am I actually doing what God has called me to do?”

In this episode of Between Grace & Truth, we have an honest conversation about calling, purpose, and what happens when you feel overwhelmed or unsure about the direction God wants you to go.

How do we know what God is calling us to? What if we feel like we’re not where we’re supposed to be? And how do we move forward when we desperately want God to just show us what to do?

We talk about learning to trust God when we don’t have all the answers, surrendering our plans to Him, and understanding that following God isn’t always about having the entire path figured out—it’s about being faithful with the next step He puts in front of us.

If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, your direction, or whether you’re really walking in God’s will, this conversation is for you.

This week, we’re getting real about what it looks like to keep God first when life gets busy, stressful, and sometimes just plain exhausting. We share a little about our own week—the good, the difficult, and the everyday things we’re walking through—and talk about how we try to keep our focus on Christ through it all.

We also answer a question from one of our listeners: How do we actually study the Bible? We talk about our approach to Scripture, why we’ve enjoyed reading through the Bible chronologically, and why the goal isn’t simply to follow a reading plan—it’s to know God, understand His Word, and allow it to change the way we live.

Following Jesus doesn’t happen outside of real life. It happens right in the middle of it.

Join us as we continue the conversation Between Grace & Truth.

What does it really mean to surrender your life to Christ?

In Episode 2, Mike and Jackie continue the conversation about their faith journey and what God has been teaching them about true surrender. They talk about what it means to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus—not just with your words, but with your plans, relationships, finances, business, and every part of your life.

Surrender isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a daily choice to loosen our grip on what we want and trust God with what He wants.

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23

Welcome to the very first episode of Between Grace & Truth.

In this episode, we’re introducing ourselves, sharing a little of our story, and talking about why we felt led to start this podcast in the first place. We talk about what has changed in our lives and our faith, what God has been teaching us, and why we believe there’s value in having honest conversations about following Christ in everyday life.

We don’t have everything figured out and that’s really the point. Between Grace & Truth is a place for real conversations about faith, marriage, family, struggles, growth, and learning what it looks like to walk with God in the middle of ordinary life.

This is the beginning of something we’ve felt called to step into, and we’re excited to see where God takes it.

Thanks for joining us at the beginning. Welcome to Between Grace & Truth.