In this episode, Kate Gray and Jeffrey Slater explore whether personal development, or "inner work," is beneficial for Christians. They discuss their past experiences in the self-development space, how their perspectives changed after coming to faith, and what Scripture says about renewing the mind.

✅ What Romans 12:2 teaches about transformation
✅ The role of mindset work in spiritual growth
✅ How self-awareness and leadership training align with biblical principles
✅ Discernment: How to separate useful tools from self-centered ideologies

If you've ever questioned whether personal growth techniques are compatible with Christianity, this episode will offer clarity, encouragement, and biblical insight.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Come and Reason Ministries – https://comeandreason.com

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00:00 – Introduction: Should Christians do "inner work"?
01:00 – The shift from self-help to sanctification
02:30 – Romans 12:2 and renewing the mind
04:45 – How God leads us to the right tools
07:00 – The role of wisdom and discernment
09:30 – Overcoming self-reliance and trusting God
11:45 – Encouragement for believers seeking transformation

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Welcome to A Case for Grace! In this episode, Kate Gray and Jeffrey Slater explore the difference between the moment of salvation and the journey of sanctification. They share personal experiences, struggles with habitual sin, and insights from Dr. Timothy Jennings on how the brain forms habits—and why transformation in Christ is a lifelong process.

✅ The science behind breaking old habits and forming new ones
✅ Why sanctification is a process, not an instant transformation
✅ How grace plays a role in overcoming struggles
✅ The difference between willful sin and habitual sin

If you've ever felt like you're not "changing fast enough" as a believer, this episode will encourage you with practical insights on walking in faith.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Come and Reason Ministries

00:00 – Introduction: Salvation vs. Sanctification
01:00 – The challenge of habitual sin
02:45 – Neural pathways and the science of change
04:30 – Bible perspective: 2 Corinthians 5:17
06:15 – The reality of transformation over time
08:50 – Dr. Jennings’ insights on habit change
10:20 – Overcoming guilt and embracing grace
12:30 – Encouragement for new believers

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In this episode of A Case for Grace, Kate and Geoffrey explore a powerful idea: Was Jesus actually anti-religious?

They dive into the tension between religion and relationship, discuss their personal spiritual transformation, and unpack how grace, not rules, is the foundation of a Christ-centered life. From New Age spirituality to discovering the truth of the Gospel, this is a conversation for anyone questioning traditional church structures or seeking deeper connection with God.

Topics Covered:

• Why Jesus clashed with religious leaders
• The danger of legalism and spiritual pride
• The beauty of being interdenominational
• How The Chosen visually brought the Gospel to life
• Why rules may guide us, but love and grace must lead
• Creating space for conversation over condemnation
• The stages of faith and why every journey matters

Key Scriptures:

• Matthew 23:27-28
• Matthew 22:37-40

Timestamps:
00:00 – Was Jesus anti-religious?
00:26 – What interdenominational really means
01:28 – Why church people almost made us walk away
02:19 – How The Chosen brought the Gospel to life
03:06 – From New Age mysticism to finding Jesus
04:57 – Why Jesus embodied perfect human nature
06:22 – When religion doesn't look like Jesus
07:13 – What unifies us: truth over tribalism
08:16 – Fear of stepping outside the religious box
09:10 – Do rules really change our character?
09:26 – Jesus rebuking religious hypocrisy
10:20 – There’s a time and place for rules, but we must grow
11:17 – Creating space for open dialogue in faith
12:16 – What to do when relationship is greater than religion
13:06 – "We see the world as we are, not as it is"
14:23 – Why different teachers are needed for different seasons
15:05 – Stop demonizing the stages that helped you grow
16:51 – Wrapping up: Jesus is about grace, not rules

Listen now for a refreshing take on what it really means to follow Jesus—not religion.

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