What actually happens when someone is saved? In this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie and Abigail unpack what salvation looks like beyond the moment of belief. They walk through key theological concepts—justification, sanctification, and glorification—breaking them down in practical, approachable ways.

You’ll hear discussion about how salvation is more than a ticket to heaven. It’s a lifelong process of being made whole in Christ. With honest questions and clear teaching, they explore how grace transforms us, how we grow through faith, and how God finishes what He starts in us. If you’ve ever wondered whether salvation is a one-time event or an ongoing process, or how your life should look different because of it—this one’s for you.

This week in our What Does the Bible Say About… series, we explored one of the most loaded and timely questions in modern Christianity: Should Christians be pro-Israel? Charlie walks us through the biblical story of Israel—from God’s covenant with Abraham to its fulfillment in Jesus—and helps us separate modern political narratives from biblical truth.

The message unpacks how different theological frameworks (like dispensationalism and covenant theology) shape our understanding of Israel’s role in God’s story, and why our support can’t be driven by superstition, fear, or political pressure—but by love, wisdom, and Scripture.

Rather than telling you what political position to hold, this sermon challenges us to live as Christ’s ambassadors in a complicated world—offering truth, compassion, and hope to all people, including both Jews and Palestinians.

How have you noticed different attitudes about Israel among Christians?

What are the two primary perspectives on whether or not Israel is still God’s chosen people? What role does that play in the way people think about the nation of Israel?

Does God still have promises to fulfill for them or are they fulfilled in Jesus?

How do the end times factor into this?

In this week’s Cultivate episode, Charlie and Abigail dive into one of the most important questions of the Christian life: What does it mean to be saved? This episode kicks off our new series on Soteriology—the study of salvation—by breaking down what Scripture says about grace, faith, and how salvation truly works.

Together, they explore what we’re saved from, why we need saving, and how God’s grace—not our effort—opens the door to a restored relationship with Him. Charlie helps clarify common misconceptions about salvation being earned, while Abigail brings her thoughtful curiosity to real-life questions about assurance, belief, and the beauty of God’s unmerited favor.

If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, legalism, or felt unsure about your standing with God, this episode brings clarity and hope. Join us for a conversation that brings salvation back to its core: God’s love reaching out to rescue, not reward.