{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651c3d369b495d0012bdae40/683fb1de0fde3d62aac8c2fc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Understanding the Gracious Heart of God—and What It Means for You","description":"<p>What does it really mean that God is gracious? In this episode, we explore the character of God—specifically His gracious heart—and how that changes everything.</p><p><br></p><p>We unpack the meaning of grace and graciousness, clarify how grace does not excuse sin (Romans 5 &amp; 6), and show how God’s grace empowers us to live transformed, godly lives.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll discover why resting in God’s grace isn’t passive, but powerful—and how His gracious heart equips you for everyday challenges, with peace and purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Introduction: God Is Gracious  </p><p>1:28 - What Does It Mean That God Is Gracious?  </p><p>8:28 - Defining God’s Grace  </p><p>10:45 - Grace Is the Life of Christ in Us  </p><p>12:02 - God Is All That He Is, All the Time  </p><p>13:03 - Does Grace Excuse Sin?  </p><p>13:44 - Grace in Romans 5 &amp; 6  </p><p>16:12 - Grace Teaches Us a New Way to Live (Titus 2)  </p><p>17:28 - Resting in God's Gracious Heart  </p><p>18:21 - Grace Empowers Godly Living  </p><p>19:02 - When Life Feels Like Chaos  </p><p>25:46 - Conclusion: Living in God’s Grace Every Day</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We recommend these resources as further reading:</p><p>🔵 A.W. Tozer's book, \"The Attributes of God\" (book 1): https://a.co/d/hS9O5XI</p><p>🔵 A.W. Tozer's book, \"The Attributes of God\" (book 2): https://a.co/d/7ZkZzJK</p><p>🔵 TrueFace's \"Trust For Today\": https://a.co/d/9GRrwTb</p><p><br></p><p>Discover every episode of the podcast at https://www.wearerecreated.com</p><p><br></p><p>The We Are Recreated Podcast is part of Worship With Us Ministries, a registered Canadian charity. Find out more at https://www.worshipwithus.ca</p>","author_name":"John Matthew & Kim from Worship With Us Ministries"}