Good Call with Andrew Farley

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Our Thoughts and Feelings

Does "the Daniel fast" make us closer to God

Do Christians sin?

How are believers righteous and yet still sin?

Can your new heart be hardened or dirtied?

If you’re in Christ, you’re a new creation, with a new spirit and a new heart! But what happens to your new heart when you sin? Can it be hardened or dirtied? That was James’ question, a recent caller to the radio program. While there’s earthly consequence to sin, there’s an important spiritual distinction between the head and the heart. In this episode, I share about your new heart and whether it can be hardened, dirtied, or “not right with God.”

Can Christians struggle with fear?

If God’s perfect love casts out all fear, why do I still struggle with fear? Understanding our emotions and why we don’t need to feel guilty about them.

Not right with God?

If you’re in Christ, you’re a new creation, with a new spirit and a new heart! But what happens to your new heart when you sin? Can it be hardened or dirtied? That was James’ question, a recent caller to the radio program. While there’s earthly consequence to sin, there’s an important spiritual distinction between the head and the heart. I share about your new heart and whether it can be hardened, dirtied, or “not right with God.”

Can you lose your faith?

Isaac became a born-again believer at an early age. But that was a long time ago. He grew up feeling his faith every day. In school, he stood up for the Gospel and was even bullied for it. But today Isaac feels very little at times, sometimes nothing at all. “Where did my faith go? Have I lost it?” These were the questions on Isaac’s mind when he called in. In this episode, I address his concerns and offer him real hope. If you experience times in life when you feel nothing and begin to wonder w...

Psychology and the Gospel?

Randall from California called in to our radio program to ask about the potential role of psychology in the life of a believer. Does psychology offer helpful insights? If so, of what type? And where does the Gospel come into play given what psychology might say about us? In this episode, I address Randall’s question and offer a perspective on psychology and the Gospel message.

What's our incentive to avoid sin?

Should someone who does more work than others get paid more? Culture would say yes, but is the same true spiritually speaking? A recent caller to the radio program, Eric, asked about the parable of the vineyard workers. If Billy Graham gets the same reward in heaven as a drug user, what’s the incentive for a Christian to avoid sin? I address our fears about too much grace and what we truly want as believers.

Earthly Consequences of Sin

Alex called in to our radio program to ask about Proverbs 6:32 and, in particular, about the meaning of “he who commits adultery… destroys his own soul.” Alex’s question was a great opportunity to highlight the distinction between the forgiveness and grace we have in Christ versus the earthly consequences we still may experience due to foolish choices.

What's Your Spiritual Gift?

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. (1 Corinthians 12:4) “What’s my spiritual gift?” “How can I tell?” These are questions that any thinking believer will ask at some point. And these were Michelle’s questions when she called in to our radio program. In this episode, I share my thoughts on spiritual gifts, how to identify them, and how to keep them in proper focus given our identity in Christ. I hope this is clarifying and encouraging to you today!...

Do We Fight Sin?

Do we fight sin? Does God do all the fighting? Is there anything we are supposed to do in confronting temptation? This was Jerod’s question when he called in from Canada to our Radio program. In this episode, I discuss what our role is in response to the temptation of sin. I hope this is clarifying and helpful as you confront enemy ideas in your thought life.

Success in the Christian life

George is 59 years old and lives in Florida. He has been a Christian for many years, but does not feel like he has accomplished a lot for God’s Kingdom in terms of leading people to Christ and making disciples. So, George has gotten down on himself lately. In this episode, I share some encouragement with George. My hope is that it is a helpful reminder to you today of what real “success” in the Christian life actually looks like.

New covenant giving means no more tithing?

A caller heard a pastor teach that not giving 10% means you’re under a curse and you won’t fulfill the destiny God has for you. Well, there’s no clearer way to say it: This idea is nonsense! In this episode, I share that a tithing mandate is nowhere to be found in the New Testament letters. I also address a follow-up caller who argues that tithing is connected to blessing.

Conviction of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit convicts unbelievers of sin because of their unbelief in Jesus (John 16:8). But what about believers? How does the Holy Spirit relate to us when we’ve sinned? In this episode, I answer this important question.

Do our sins play a role in God's willingness to heal us?

As believers, we know God is capable of healing in miraculous ways. But we also know His ways are not our ways and the when and why of healing is a mystery. Do our sins play a role in His healing decision? That was Kevin’s question, a recent caller to the radio program. In this episode, I address whether God’s willingness to physically heal is contingent upon our performance or our faith (believing hard enough). If we try to do our part, do we increase our chances of being healed?...

Are you stuck in a sin-repent cycle?

Have you ever struggled with asking forgiveness for a sin you keep repeating? Barry, a listener to the radio program, called to share that an ongoing sin-repent cycle has led to feelings of guilt and dishonesty with God. His call raises two essential questions for Christians. First, does our forgiveness happen little by little, as we ask? Second, what’s the key to breaking free from a sin struggle?

The fraud of “Lordship Salvation”

If you’ve been in church for any length of time, you’ve probably heard teaching on “Lordship Salvation.” It’s the idea that you may have wanted Jesus as your Savior, but it’s not until the “extra step” of making Him Lord that you’re truly saved and God is pleased with you. No one says it directly, but the message is that God’s in love with a future version of you that is finally more submissive. It’s nonsense. In fact, I’d go so far as to call it religious abuse. Listen to this short clip where ...

Will more people be lost than saved?

Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) A recent listener to the radio program, Lenny, called to ask if Matthew 7:13-14 indicates more people will ultimately be lost than saved. It’s a timely question in light of culture’s focus on inclusion and acceptance, and Universalism’s mes...

Need a forgiveness “touch up”?

Jesus said to him, “He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet; otherwise he is completely clean. And you are clean – but not all of you.” (John 13:10) Many interpret the foot-washing conversation between Jesus and Simon Peter in John 13 as Christians still needing an occasional “touch up” cleaning, even if forgiven at salvation. This was the heart of a recent caller’s question. In this clip, I address the radical servanthood demonstrated by Jesus and whether believers need additional forgive...

Did God create evil?

“I make peace, and create evil”- God says this in Isaiah 45:7! But what does it mean? Is the God actually the author of evil? This was Carol’s question when she called in to our radio program. In this clip, I share my thoughts about the origin of evil and God’s goodness. Enjoy!

Am I even a Christian?

Is a long-term sin struggle an indication you might not actually be a Christian? That was the heart of Steve’s question, a recent caller to our radio program. Maybe you know your sin won’t cause you to lose your salvation, but you feel like God must be getting frustrated – or perhaps even disgusted – with your poor performance. In this episode, I address the impact our failures have on how God views us. I share how the presence of a sin struggle is actually an encouraging indication of Christ li...

Counting the cost?

In Luke 14, Jesus talks about the cost of following Him. He mentions hating our family and our own life, carrying our cross, and giving up everything we have to be taught by Him. What does Jesus mean by giving up “everything”? Does He mean we give up every single thing? This was Catherine’s question, a recent caller to the radio program. In this episode, I talk about calculating the cost. But it’s not some sort of super-commitment you need to make. No, the first thing Jesus really disciples us i...

Can we lose our salvation?

A recent listener to the radio program, Sue, called to ask about Hebrews 6 and if you can lose your salvation once you’ve been saved. It’s a challenging passage that can sound ominous. Is this a word of caution to believers about falling away from the faith? A warning to people riding the fence about Jesus and the consequences of passing Him up? In this short video, I address the point of this passage and the encouragement it contains for those in Christ!

Striving for perfection

Ariana called to share her anxiety over striving to be perfect and her worry that falling short could mean losing her salvation. It’s a fear many of us have experienced. If God’s scorekeeping and counting our sins, facing a final judgment should be anxiety-inducing! In this short video, I share why you can have confidence that you are safe, righteous, and as close to God as Jesus. It’s an important filter we all need to help us stop obsessing about perfection. Celebrate the truth with me today!...

Why you struggle

John 1:29 says that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away sin. Yet we still struggle with sin, so what did John mean? This was Courtney’s question when she called in to the radio program. In my response to Courtney, I also introduce some very important distinctions: What is “the flesh”? What’s up with the popular term “sinful nature”? Why is understanding this such a big deal? If you want to better comprehend your battle with sinful thoughts, this could be a HUGE help!...

How can we be alert?

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8) A recent caller to the radio program, Taylor, asked how the enemy functions in attacking Christians. The evil one cannot touch us, but we’re told in Ephesians 6 to put on the full armor of God. It’s clear that God wants us to understand the types of attacks we’re going to need to endure. In this short episode, I address two tactics the enemy uses in our lives and three ...

What Does Prayer Look Like After Total Forgiveness?

This episode we talk about what your dialogue with God looks like after embracing the finished work of Christ. If it's not about more forgiveness, what is it? I hope this episode brings your clarity!

Being used by God

In this episode, we talk with Ruidine about what being used by God means, and how it's been twisted in today's world. I hope you enjoy this episode!