Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast! This Thanksgiving week, we’re revisiting Pastor Rob’s powerful series “The One Hit Wonder”—five short but impactful books of the Bible. Today’s focus: Philemon.
In this episode, Pastor Rob unpacks:
- Why Paul appeals to love over authority
- The cost of forgiveness and its connection to Christ’s sacrifice
- How spiritual authority works—and why love should prevail
- The incredible story of Onesimus: from runaway slave to bishop
- Practical takeaways for living out active faith and giving second chances
📌 Key Themes: Gratitude, active faith, spiritual authority, forgiveness, second chances, gospel transformation.
👉 What do you think? How has forgiveness or second chances impacted your life? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Thanksgiving Week Intro00:40 The One Hit Wonder Series Explained01:09 Who Was Philemon?02:02 Active Faith & Sharing the Gospel03:01 Understanding Every Good Thing in Christ04:05 Hosting the Early Church05:11 Love Over Authority06:16 What Is Spiritual Authority?07:55 Love Trumps Authority08:24 Paul’s Big Ask: Forgive Onesimus09:27 Restructuring Relationships Through the Gospel10:05 From Useless to Useful11:00 God Works All Things for Good12:24 Forgiveness Always Costs Something13:59 Paul’s Generous Offer15:10 A Picture of Christ Paying Our Debt16:08 Expecting More Than Forgiveness17:35 Historical Outcome: Onesimus Becomes a Bishop18:40 Key Takeaways for Today22:19 Forgiveness & Our Debt to God23:11 Wrap-Up & What’s Next
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