Sage Spirituality

Sage Spirituality

Reaching back, leaning in and seeking out a deeper experience with God. Go deeper with your host Joil Marbut. Visit us at https://www.sagespirituality.com/ for more information about our podcast

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December 9, 2025 28 mins

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You know that moment on vacation when someone offers you three luxurious days and two nights for free—and you instantly know it’s a timeshare presentation? Paul shows us in Romans 4 that the Gospel is nothing like that.

Using Abraham and David, Paul reminds us that righteousness has never been earned. Abraham simply believed God, and God credited him with righteousness. David celebrated the same truth: blessed is the o...

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If we didn’t earn our salvation, why do we still drift into pride? 

This week, we’re digging into Paul’s reminder to both Jews and Gentiles in the Roman church about the sneaky trap of pride — and how it can quietly shape our walk with God.

Pull up a chair and let the Holy Spirit show you what’s really going on in your heart. 

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In this episode, we dive into Paul’s bold message for anyone who thinks they can earn their salvation by being “good enough.” He makes it perfectly clear: righteousness is not something we achieve by our own effort—it’s a gift received through faith. We unpack how Paul’s teaching challenges the idea that our actions alone count toward our salvation and explore what it really means to be made righteous in God’s eyes. J...

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Is there such as a thing as an advantage in the spiritual life that isn’t an advantage?  In this episode we will look at Paul’s take on those Jewish brothers and sisters in the church at Rome.

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In this episode, we unpack Paul's powerful argument about God's faithfulness and human unrighteousness. What happens when our failures seem to highlight God's goodness? Does that excuse sin or expose our desperate need for grace? Paul reminds us that God's faithfulness doesn't give us a free pass to live however we want. Love isn't a license for us to keep on sinning; it's a call to ...

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In this eposide, join us as we consider Paul's challenge to the Roman church to live a life that would make non-believers their belief in God.

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In this episode, we will continue to consider how Paul’s message to the Romans applies to those of us who are believers today.  See why this book is both “the most pessimistic page of literature upon which your eyes have rest” as well as “the most beautiful poem to which your ears have ever listened.”  Come to the table as we reach back into church history and lean into this amazing story.

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The Gospel According to Paul #3 - Romans 1:18-32

The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church.  Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ.  In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel.  Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome.

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The Gospel According to Paul #3 - Romans 1:16-17

The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church.  Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ.  In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel.  Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome.  

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The Gospel According to Paul #2 - Romans 1:8-15

The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church.  Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ.  In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel.  Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome.  

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The Gospel According to Paul #1-Romans 1:1-7

The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church.  Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ.  In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel.  Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome.  

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What frustrated Jesus the most?  Was it the sinfulness that surrounded him on all sides?  Or maybe the occupying Romans in the Promised Land?  The Gospels actually continue to point towards faithlessness among those who claim to believe as the one thing that frustrated him the most.  Are you faithless? If so, how do you overcome it?  In this episode, we reach back and lean in to find the answer. 

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In this episode, we climb the mountain with Peter, James, and John to watch as Jesus is transformed before our eyes.  What was going on, and why did it happen?  Believe it or not, it has everything to do with you and your life in the 21st century.  Reaching back and leaning into a deeper relationship with God.  

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Pride is the root of sin. I caused an angel to fall and it causes us to think we cannot fail or possibly be wrong about something.  Jesus taught a life lesson with one short sentence in response to an epic failure from Peter.  Reach back and lean in to this episode and allow the Holy Spirit to give you the remedy to your greatest stumbling block. 

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In this episode, we will look inside the host of Sage Spirituality's new book, "The Exponential Life."  It was recently named "Hottest New Publication" on Amazon, and testimonies of transformed lives are rolling in.  Take a few minutes with Joil and see why reading this book will enrich your life. 

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In this episode, we consider the most important question ever asked in history.  One that can change the course of our lives.  Take a moment to consider what Jesus was really asking his disciples, and also allow yourself to see the power of a question.  

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December 20, 2023 48 mins

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Love has been so twisted and diluted in our world that it is nearly unrecognizable to many of us.  In this episode, we will look back at the meaning of real love and lean into the Advent text as we conclude this season of expectation.  Thank you for joining us in this Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love season.

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December 13, 2023 39 mins

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In this episode, we will pause during this Advent season and consider the difference between happiness and joy, one is fleeting, and one is secure.  One can be pursued, and the other can only come as a result of God’s gracious work in our lives.  

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December 5, 2023 41 mins

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In this special Advent episode of Sage Spirituality, we will pause to consider the prophecy and the proclamation of “Peace on earth” that surrounded the birth of Jesus.  Did Jesus come to bring peace? Or maybe we have misunderstood his definition of what peace truly is to us?    

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November 29, 2023 33 mins

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In this episode, we take time to slow down and consider the real meaning of Christmas.  We take a look at the Incarnation, God made flesh.  We find that there are no hopeless situations, only situations without Jesus. 

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