To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z33ElFKMJrc?si=uo4gnF_1mbjftMZg

In this episode, Mark and John discuss the journey to the cross and suffering. During Passion Week, Jesus suffered, and the guys discuss how God uses suffering and brokenness in our lives. Mark and John walk through Philippians, chapters 2-3, and we see that our life as bondservants of Jesus is better. If we have confidence in the flesh, we will not see a need for the cross. However, the old you was canceled at the cross. There is a resurrection quality of life for us. Tony Evans said, "Brokenness is God stripping away everything from us that prohibits the beauty of Jesus being seen in us."

Links/Notes: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/freedom-process.pdf

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hIyexAoUm7w?si=vBIP4WtEHA2vjsl_

In this episode, Mark and John discuss spiritual warfare and how to gain freedom from strongholds. During this conversation, the guys discuss different strongholds, explain the freedom topic, and give scripture references for further study. Some of the topics include a distorted view of God, cults and the occult, unforgiveness and bitterness, rebellion, pride, legalism, and habitual sins. Finally, Mark and John give practical ways on how to "resist the Devil" (James 4:6-7).

Links:

Intro to 7 Steps: https://restored.kotobee.com/#/reader

Daily Affirmation of Faith: https://gracenotebook.com/the-daily-affirmation-of-faith/

Tearing Down Strongholds: https://gracenotebook.com/the-daily-affirmation-of-faith/

Christ is Life Conference: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/collections/video-download?page=2

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/KKUyIu0ECi4?si=qh3vTvRHV7e5dvqS

Show PDF: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/daily-cross-jbw.pdf

Diagram: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/daily_cross.png

Can I live in daily victory? In this episode, John and Mark discuss how to appropriate the fullness of Christ's redemptive work for abundant life today. The abundant life is not just Heaven, but available for all in Christ today! The cross, which was used as an instrument of torture and death, is now a symbol of victory for every Believer. However, each of us must choose Christ-centered living over selfish living. We must decide whether to live out of the abundance of our resources in Christ or just do it "my way!"

The Daily Cross: If Christ is my life, then here is what is true of me.

Your Mind: "Not my perspective, but God's perspective will determine my thoughts." It is not me, but God, in spite of the cost.

Your Will: "Not my will, but God's will be done." We should all want to cooperate with Christ!

Your Emotions: "Not my resources, but God's resources will be my source of living." The truth is, my resources cannot meet the demands of life. Therefore, we must ask ourselves, "Who is my source of living?" If it is me, there will always be a double disappointment. But if it is Christ, then that is enough!

Your Affections: "Not my values, but God's values will be my motivation."

Links:

Castle by Ron Solomon: https://www.gracestudyhall.org/courses/counseling-children