
Grow In Faith
Life giving devotionals in under 5 minutes.
Pastor Mike Woodruff, Christ Church pastors, and others will guide you through the Bible and help provide insights into scripture and practical takeaways for your daily walk with God.
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379 episodes
Don't Grow Weary in Doing Good Galatians Pt. 32
As we conclude our study in Galatians, Paul leaves us with a powerful challenge: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9). These words speak to two kind...
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Season 12
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Episode 32
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4:12

Bearing Burdens & Reaping What We Sow Galatians Pt. 31
As we near the end of our study in Galatians, Paul’s message becomes intensely practical: "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2). In this passage, we’re reminded that Christian community isn’t ju...
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Season 12
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Episode 31
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7:18

Gentle Correction & Guarding Against Pride Galatians Pt. 30
In this final stretch of our Galatians study, Paul gets intensely practical about how we live out our faith in community. One of the hardest—yet most necessary—parts of Christian relationships is gentle correction: helping one another se...
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Season 12
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Episode 30
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4:53

Living Out the Gospel Galatians Pt. 29
This week, we conclude our devotional series on Galatians, focusing on the practical applications of the gospel in our daily lives. We’ll explore the final verse of Galatians 5 and all of chapter 6, where Paul offers wisdom on humility, restora...
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Season 12
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Episode 29
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6:09

The Purpose of Freedom Pt. 28
In this continuation of our Galatians study, we delve deeper into the biblical understanding of freedom—not as license to do whatever we want, but as the God-given capacity to live as we were meant to live.When God liberated Isr...
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Season 12
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Episode 28
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5:23

The Paradox of True Freedom Pt. 26
In this episode of our Galatians series, we explore one of Scripture’s most profound and countercultural truths: "For freedom Christ has set you free" (Galatians 5:1). But what does biblical freedom really mean?Contrary...
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Season 12
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Episode 27
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4:51

True Freedom vs. Legalism Galatians Pt. 26
In this installment of our Galatians devotional series, we dive into Galatians 5:2-12, where Paul confronts the dangerous temptation to trade gospel freedom for religious legalism. The issue? Circumcision—not just as a physical act, but as a sy...
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Season 12
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Episode 26
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6:34

Freedom in Christ Galatians Pt. 25
This week, we continue our study of Galatians, focusing on the profound implications of freedom in Christ. In Galatians 5:1, Paul declares, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free," urging believers not to return to the bondage ...
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Season 12
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Episode 25
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5:33

The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians Pt. 24
In this week's study of Galatians 5:22-26, we examine the beautiful fruit of the Spirit—the evidence of God's transformative work in our lives. Unlike the "acts of the flesh," these qualities reflect Christ's character growing wit...
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Season 12
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Episode 24
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6:49

The Spirit vs. The Flesh Galatians Pt. 23
In this week’s study of Galatians 5, we examine the ongoing battle between the Spirit and the flesh—and what true spiritual growth looks like in the Christian life. Paul makes it clear: following Jesus isn’t about perfection, but ...
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Season 12
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Episode 23
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6:51

Walking in the Spirit Galatians Pt. 22
In this week’s study of Galatians 5, we explore what it means to grow spiritually—why it’s often harder than we expect and how God transforms us through His Spirit. Many of us struggle with impatience in our faith, looking for qui...
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Season 12
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Episode 22
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6:46

Faith vs. Religion: Understanding True Christian Growth Galatians Pt. 21
Are you growing in Christ's likeness? In this episode of our Galatians devotional series, we explore the crucial difference between faith and religion, and examine what genuine spiritual growth looks like.We dive into four distinct group...
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Season 12
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Episode 21
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5:02

The Profound Mystery of the Trinity Galatians Pt. 20
In this concluding reflection on Galatians 4, we explore the philosophical depth of the Trinity—why this doctrine matters not just theologically, but for how we understand God's love, justice, and very nature.📖 Ke...
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Season 12
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Episode 20
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5:06

The Trinity & Church History Galatians Pt. 19
In this continuation of our Galatians study, we explore Galatians 4 while diving deeper into the historical development of the Trinity doctrine. The early church carefully articulated this foundational truth through creeds—...
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Season 12
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Episode 19
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6:09

The Trinity in History Galatians Pt. 18
In this week’s installment of our Galatians devotional series, we dive into Galatians 4 to explore the profound mystery of the Trinity. Though the word "Trinity" isn’t found in Scripture, the Bible reveals God as Father,...
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Season 12
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Episode 18
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5:36

Understanding the Trinity Galatians Pt. 17
Join us for Week 5 of our Galatians devotional series as we explore the profound truth of the Trinity. While the term "Trinity" isn’t found in Scripture, the concept is woven throughout the Bible—including in Paul’s letter to the Galatia...
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Season 12
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Episode 17
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6:07

The Law & Grace: How Christians Relate to God's Commands Galatians Pt. 16
In this continuation of our Galatians study, we tackle a crucial question: If we're saved by grace alone, what role does God's law play in our lives? Paul makes it clear that while the law cannot save us, it remains a vital gift for be...
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Season 12
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Episode 16
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5:38

Faith vs. Works Galatians Pt. 15
In this powerful section of our Galatians devotional series, Paul confronts the churches in Galatia with startling directness—even calling them "foolish" and "bewitched" for abandoning the gospel of grace. As we study Galatians 3:1-14,...
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Season 12
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Episode 15
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5:17

Understanding the Law Galatians Pt. 14
In this installment of our Galatians devotional series, we dive into chapter 3, where Paul clarifies the role of the law in light of the gospel. If you’ve ever wondered how Old Testament laws apply to Christians today—or why grace does...
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Season 12
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Episode 14
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6:03

Grace vs. Law: Lessons from Les Mis Galatians Pt. 13
In this fourth week of our Galatians devotional series, we explore the powerful contrast between grace and the law—both in Scripture and in Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. Just as Jean Valjean encounters radical grace from the b...
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Season 12
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Episode 13
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4:47

The Revealed Truth of the Gospel Galatians Pt. 12
In today's study of Galatians 1:11-12, we explore three foundational truths about the gospel that Paul passionately defends:1️⃣ Truth Exists - Not as an abstract concept, but as a person: Jesus Christ2️⃣ Truth is Rev...
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Season 12
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Episode 12
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3:48

Standing for Truth in a Confused World Galatians Pt. 11
In today's passage from Galatians 2:11-14, we witness a dramatic confrontation between Paul and Peter over a critical gospel issue. When Peter compromises the truth by separating from Gentile believers to please Jewish legalists, Paul pu...
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Season 12
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Episode 11
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6:21

Paul's Divine Calling & the True Gospel
In today's devotional, we continue our study of Galatians 1:13-24, where Paul defends his apostolic authority and the divine origin of his gospel message. His dramatic transformation from persecutor to preacher reveals a powerful truth: ...
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Season 12
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Episode 10
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4:38

Paul's Gospel & Our Assumptions Galatians Pt. 9
In today’s devotional, we continue our journey through Galatians, moving into chapters 1 and 2 where Paul makes a bold claim: The gospel he preaches isn’t human in origin—it came by direct revelation from Jesus Christ.Pau...
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Season 12
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Episode 9
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4:54
