Exhausted from trying to be a “good Christian”? In Episode 2, Doug and Pastor Curt unpack why the Gospel is a promise we rest in, not a list we strive to complete. If you're worn down by vague spiritual to-do lists or unsure whether you’re doing enough, this episode is for you.
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Full Show Notes
Welcome back to Anchored in Christ, a podcast about clear, Christ-centered faith in a noisy world. In this episode, Doug Hannah and Pastor Curt Hoover dig into the difference between chasing assurance and resting in God's promises. This is not a soft, feel-good message. It is the actual biblical gospel.
Whether you have been burdened by legalism or burned out by spiritual ambiguity, this episode is a fresh reminder that Christ really finished the work.
In This Episode: - Why so much of modern Christianity exhausts people with endless spiritual homework - How the gospel is not about what you do, but what has been done for you - The difference between moralism and assurance, and why it matters for real life - How baptism, the Lord's Supper, and the preached Word offer concrete promises, not abstract encouragement - Why online-only church cannot fully substitute for the meal and the Word - Why rest in Christ does not lead to laziness, but to freedom and joy - What the Word of God actually does when spoken out loud - Why remembering your baptism brings more assurance than any feeling
Pastor Curt’s Word of the Week: Justification Being right with God is not something you build up. It is something given. "Just as if I never sinned" is not just a nice saying. It is a truth rooted in Christ’s finished work. Pastor Curt explains how this word lies at the heart of the gospel.
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