Are you living for God’s approval—or resting in His grace?

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh as they continue our Galatians series (Part 2). Together, they unpack Paul’s strong warning against legalism—the belief that we earn or maintain God’s favor by following rules rather than trusting what Jesus has already done.This conversation tackles:

• What legalism really is (and why it’s so appealing)
• Why false teaching is spiritually dangerous
• How grace—not performance—leads to peace
• How to protect yourself and your family from distorted gospel messages
• Why Scripture must always be our final authority

This episode is a freeing reminder that God’s pleasure is not based on your performance—but on Christ’s finished work.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Setup
00:40 – Why Paul Wrote Galatians
01:41 – What Is Legalism?
02:23 – Grace vs. Performance-Based Faith
03:12 – The Weight of Man-Made Rules
04:37 – Can You Earn God’s Favor?
05:54 – Modern-Day Legalism in the Church
06:27 – God’s Pleasure Is Not Based on Performance
07:40 – Why the Galatians Were Vulnerable
08:37 – Paul’s Strong Words About False Teachers
10:38 – Why False Teaching Is So Dangerous
12:30 – What You Believe Shapes How You Live
14:23 – How to Guard Yourself from Deception
15:37 – Humility, Scripture, and Spiritual Anchors
16:25 – Turning Beliefs into Convictions
19:37 – Community, Parenting, and Authentic Faith
21:31 – Final Challenge & Encouragement