Abundant Life
Encouraging and challenging Christians to spiritual change and growth by applying biblical principles to everyday life.
Episodes
August 3, 2023 • 62 mins
Abundant Life Episode 51
In this episode Saso and Ben have the privilege of interviewing Heather Gapen and talk about forgiveness.
Heather has a tremendous testimony. God miraculously saved Heather out of a life of addictions and brokenness. In the process of Heather growing as a Christian, she was faced with one of the most difficult commands of scripture, forgiveness, forgiving one another, and more specifically forgiving her...
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July 4, 2023 • 60 mins
Abundant Life Episode 50
In this episode Saso and Ben talk about Satan's plan to destroy humanity.
This episode was inspired by the recent Nefarious movie release (Please use discretion before watching movie, may no be suitable for young children)
Websters 1828 - Vigilant - Watchful; circumspect; attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety.
Key Verse
1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adve...
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June 5, 2023 • 73 mins
Abundant Life Episode 49
In this episode Saso and Ben interview Jeff Grachus as they discuss being fishers of men by the sharing of the gospel.
Key Verse
Matthew 4:19 - And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Luke 5
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April 27, 2023 • 53 mins
Abundant Life Episode 48
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss Jesus path from resurrection to second coming.
RESURREC’TION A rising again; chiefly, the revival of the dead of the human race, or their return from the grave, particularly at the general judgment. By the resurrection of Christ we have assurance of the future resurrection of men. 1 Peter 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according t...
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April 6, 2023 • 62 mins
Abundant Life Episode 47
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss Saso's recent visit to Israel, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. He is risen, He is risen indeed!
Deuteronomy 8:7
Luke 24:13-35
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January 31, 2023 • 63 mins
Abundant Life Episode 46
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the Sovereignty of God.
Websters 1828
Sovereign - Supreme in power; possessing supreme dominion; as a sovereign ruler of the universe.
Key Verse
Psalm 147:5 - Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
God is Sovereign
Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 19:21
Proverbs 21:30
Ecclesiastes 7:13
Lamentations 3:37
Matthew 10:29...
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January 10, 2023 • 63 mins
Abundant Life Episode 45
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss how God blessed and worked in their lives in 2022.
Prayer & Fasting Daniel 9:3
Marriage Conference James 1:2-4
Wedding Ephesians 5:32-33
Concert Psalm 147:5
Job Promotion Jeremiah 17:7-8
Salvation! Romans 10:8-10, Psalm 34:8
New Years Resolution Romans 12:2
Read the Word! Numbers 6:24-26
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December 6, 2022 • 59 mins
Abundant Life Episode 44
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss how Christians can be content with God, because God is enough.
Enough - That satisfies desire, or gives content; that may answer the purpose; that is adequate to the wants.
- Websters 1828
Key Verse
Philippians 4:19
This is such a powerful truth, God is more than enough, because if it is true, which it is, it means we that we should be trusting God to meet our eve...
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November 8, 2022 • 52 mins
Abundant Life Episode 43
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the how Christians must place their hope in God in times of discouragement and life's trials.
OPENED - Unclosed; unbarred; unsealed; uncovered; revealed; disclosed; made plain; freed from obstruction. - Websters 1828
Key Verses
2 Kings 6:15-17
Elisha’s servant was troubled with the armies that had encompassed them about, but Elisha was not fearful as he was able...
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October 25, 2022 • 70 mins
Abundant Life Episode 42
In this episode Saso and Ben interview Mike Baldwin, ex-police, as they discuss dealing with trials in the workplace.
Key verses
Colossians 3:23-24 - And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Resources
Dr. Tillotson's sermon on Hinderances to Answered Prayer
Ba...
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October 11, 2022 • 53 mins
Abundant Life Episode 41
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of being renewed and how to get on fire for Jesus!
Key verses
Titus 2: 11-14
RENEW'ED, participle passive Made new again; repaired; re-established; repeated; revived; renovated; regenerated. - Websters 1828
Grace - Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him. - Websters 1828
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September 27, 2022 • 70 mins
Abundant Life Episode 40
In this episode Saso and Ben interview Lt. Col. Dave Grossman on the topic of the engaging in spiritual warfare. Are you prepared for Spiritual Warfare?
Key verse
Ephesians 6:10-11
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Bio
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into...
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September 13, 2022 • 62 mins
Abundant Life Episode 39
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of the importance of the church.
The Christian life was not meant to lived out in isolation. Some people say that they can worship God on a mountain away from people. It’s true, you can worship God anywhere, Jonah prayed to God from the belly of a big fish. However, you can’t simply live like a monk because it’s not God’s design.
The last two episodes wer...
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August 22, 2022 • 56 mins
Abundant Life Episode 38
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of being unadopted.
Websters 1828
UNADOPTED - Not adopted; not received as one's own.
WRATH - The just punishment of an offense or crime. Romans 8:1.
Gods wrath in Scripture, is his holy and just indignation against sin. Romans 1:18.
Key Verse
John 3:36
On the last episode we spoke to Bob and he talked about his adoption. We also read verses that talk...
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July 11, 2022 • 63 mins
Abundant Life Episode 37
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of the Spirit of Adoption.
Websters 1828
Adoption:
The act of adopting, or the state of being adopted; the taking and treating of a stranger as one's own child.
The receiving as one's own, what is new or not natural.
God's taking the sinful children of men into his favor and protection.
Key Verses: Romans 8:15-17
The bible speaks favorably...
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June 6, 2022 • 61 mins
Abundant Life Episode 36
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of truth.
Websters 1828
Truth - Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been, or shall be. The truth of history constitutes its whole value. We rely on the truth of the scriptural prophecies.
Key verse
He is the origin of truth
John 1:17
If you follow the news on TV or maybe on Social Media, you are likely constantly wonderin...
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May 10, 2022 • 56 mins
Abundant Life Episode 35
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss saving faith and why this is foundational to all Christians.
Freedom That Lasts definition
Saving faith is believing that Jesus Christ is my only Savior.
Many believe that there are many ways to get to heaven but there is no saving faith in that.
Webster’s 1828
FAITH - is a firm, cordial belief in the veracity of God, in all the declarations of his word; or a full a...
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April 19, 2022 • 59 mins
Abundant Life Episode 34
In this episode Saso and Ben host special guest George Binoka who talks about his journey from hating God to Missionary.
Key Verses
Ephesians 4:22-24
Resources
Abundant Life
Kenya Baptist Ministries
Stay in the Fight Daily Devotional
Grace and Peace Radio
Show Me The Father Movie
Northwest Valley Baptist Church
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March 28, 2022 • 52 mins
Abundant Life Episode 33
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of trials. How do you respond to trials?
Trials - A test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation broadly : a source of vexation or annoyance. - Websters 1828
Key Verses
James 1:2-4
Sometimes call these sanctification tests, but God allows these into our life for a reason and purpose. Have you ever had your water heate...
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March 7, 2022 • 50 mins
Abundant Life Episode 32
In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of hope. What do you place your hope in?
Websters 1828
Hope
“A desire of some good, accompanied with at least a slight expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable. hopediffers from wish and desire in this, that it implies some expectation of obtaining the good desired, or the possibility of possessing it. hopetherefore always gives pl...
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