You’ve put your faith in Jesus Christ—but what comes next? If you’re new to Christianity, you may be wondering whether you need to be baptized, why going to church matters, how to begin reading the Bible, or how to pray. In Part 2 of The Basics of Christianity, we continue answering these foundational questions and explore what it looks like to begin walking with Jesus in everyday life.

This conversation is designed to help new believers understand the next steps of the Christian life and find a starting point for growing in their relationship with Christ.

We’ll talk about baptism as an act of obedience, the importance of belonging to a local church, building a personal habit of Bible reading and prayer, and what to do when you struggle with sin or question whether you’re truly saved. You’ll also hear encouragement for seasons of doubt, spiritual discouragement, and uncertainty about God’s will.

The goal isn’t to become perfect or simply get better at following religious rules—it’s to know Jesus, grow in His Word, and keep following Him. You don’t have to figure out the Christian life alone. Stay rooted in the gospel and take your next step of faith.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — What Do You Do After Becoming a Christian?

00:29 — Why Should You Be Baptized?

02:19 — Do You Really Need to Go to Church?

03:23 — Why Christians Need Community

06:46 — Five Reasons to Belong to a Local Church

09:30 — Why Do I Need to Read My Bible?

10:32 — How to Start Growing Through God’s Word

12:19 — Where Should a New Believer Start Reading the Bible?

13:36 — How Do I Pray?

15:07 — Spiritual Disciplines That Help You Grow

15:22 — Will You Still Struggle With Sin After Becoming a Christian?

16:25 — What to Do When You Sin

17:13 — Why You Should Run to God Instead of Away From Him

18:27 — What If You Keep Struggling With the Same Sin?

19:24 — How to Recognize Growth Without Expecting Perfection

19:58 — How Do I Know I’m Really Saved?

21:28 — Finding Assurance in Christ

23:57 — Common Misconceptions About Christianity

24:22 — Does God Love Me More When I’m Doing Well Spiritually?

24:32 — Do Christians Still Experience Doubt?

25:01 — Does Following Jesus Mean Life Will Be Easier?

25:22 — Does Suffering Mean God Is Punishing Me?

25:54 — Do I Need to Clean Myself Up Before Coming to Jesus?

26:05 — Is Christianity Just About Being a Good Person?

26:16 — Do I Need to Understand the Whole Bible to Share Jesus?

26:37 — What If I Don’t Feel Close to God?

27:08 — What If I Don’t Know God’s Will for My Life?

27:39 — One Thing Every New Christian Needs to Know

28:20 — Stay Rooted in the Gospel

What does the way you spend your time and money reveal about what matters most to you? In this episode of Rooted in the Gospel, we continue our series on the spiritual disciplines by exploring biblical stewardship and what it means to faithfully manage the resources God has entrusted to us.

From our daily schedules and screen time to our finances and generosity, Scripture reminds us that we are not the ultimate owners of what we have—we are stewards called to use it for God's glory.

We'll explore biblical principles for stewarding your time wisely, using your days with eternity in mind, giving generously, trusting God's provision, and recognizing when money or distractions begin to take too much control of your heart. Through passages such as Ephesians 5:15–16, Matthew 6:21, and 2 Corinthians 9:7, discover how stewardship becomes an act of worship and an expression of faithful Christian discipleship. This isn't about achieving a perfect schedule or budget, or earning God's favor. It's about asking a deeper question: Lord, how would You have me use what You have entrusted to me?

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00:00 — Introduction to Biblical Stewardship

01:05 — What Stewardship Really Means: Everything Belongs to God

03:57 — Stewarding Your Time for God's Glory

06:06 — Ten Biblical Reasons to Use Your Time Wisely

09:40 — Living Today With Eternity in Mind

12:09 — Why Time Is Short, Passing, and Uncertain

14:38 — Wasted Time, Accountability, and Moving Forward

19:06 — Examining How You Spend Your Time

21:18 — Stewardship of Money: A Matter of the Heart

23:09 — Everything You Have Belongs to God

25:18 — Giving as Worship: Trust, Generosity, and Cheerfulness

31:33 — What Your Money Reveals About Your Heart

33:18 — Final Challenge: Faithfully Use What God Has Entrusted to You

💬 You don't have to have the perfect schedule, the perfect budget, or a perfectly organized life to be a faithful steward. God is not calling you to squeeze productivity out of every moment or feel guilty about every purchase. He is calling you to recognize that everything you have—including your time, resources, abilities, and opportunities—has been entrusted to you.

Start with what is already in your hands. Examine your calendar, consider where your money is going, and ask the Lord to help you use both wisely. Don't remain trapped in regret over yesterday's wasted time or past financial decisions. You cannot change yesterday, but you can choose faithfulness today.

Your challenge this week: Pray, “Lord, how would You have me use what You have entrusted to me?” Then take one practical step toward greater faithfulness, whether that means being more intentional with your time, putting down your phone, giving generously, or trusting God instead of allowing fear to control your finances.

Remember, the goal is not perfection. It is faithful obedience as you grow to become more like Christ.

If you’re new to Christianity and wondering, “What does it really mean to follow Jesus?” or “What do I do now?”—this episode is a place to start. In this first part of The Basics of Christianity, we walk through the heart of the Christian faith: the gospel, sin, salvation, repentance, faith, and what it means to be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This conversation was intentionally created as a simple resource that can be shared with someone who is new to Christianity or looking for clarity about the foundations of their faith.

Whether you’ve recently put your faith in Jesus, you’re still learning what Christianity means, or you’ve been a believer for a while but feel unsure about where to go next, this conversation will help you understand the foundations of the Christian life. We’ll walk through the Romans Road, explain repentance and faith, and introduce three important concepts every Christian should understand: justification, sanctification, and glorification. Most importantly, this episode is not about giving you a list of religious things to accomplish—it’s about helping you know Jesus and understand the good news of the gospel.

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The Romans Road

Romans 3:23 — All have sinned and fall short of God's glory.

Romans 6:23 — The wages of sin are death, but God's gift is eternal life in Christ.

Romans 5:8 — Christ demonstrated God's love by dying for sinners.

Romans 10:9–13 — Believing, confessing, and calling on the name of the Lord.

Romans 8:1 — There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 — Why This Episode Was Created: A Resource for the Basics of Christianity

01:05 — Christianity Begins With the Gospel, Not a List of Rules

02:22 — Questions Every New Believer May Have

04:16 — What Is the Gospel?

05:07 — The Romans Road: Understanding Salvation Through Scripture

05:31 — Romans 3:23: We Have All Sinned

06:00 — Romans 6:23: The Consequences of Sin

06:57 — Romans 5:8: Christ Died for Us

07:54 — Romans 10:9–13: Responding to the Gospel

09:10 — Romans 8:1: No Condemnation in Christ

12:03 — The Gospel Demands a Response

13:32 — What Is Repentance?

15:20 — Repentance and Faith: Turning From Sin and Turning to Christ

17:37 — Salvation by Grace Alone Through Faith Alone in Christ Alone

18:30 — Justification: Declared Righteous in Christ

23:04 — Why Do Christians Still Struggle With Sin?

23:24 — Sanctification: Becoming More Like Christ

26:36 — Transformation Through the Renewing of Your Mind

28:26 — What Is God's Will for Your Life?

30:11 — Examining Your Life and the Fruit of the Spirit

32:29 — Why Obedience Matters If Salvation Is by Grace

35:23 — Glorification: Our Future Hope in Christ

38:51 — Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification Explained