In this episode of A Case for Grace, Kate and Geoffrey explore a powerful idea: Was Jesus actually anti-religious?

They dive into the tension between religion and relationship, discuss their personal spiritual transformation, and unpack how grace, not rules, is the foundation of a Christ-centered life. From New Age spirituality to discovering the truth of the Gospel, this is a conversation for anyone questioning traditional church structures or seeking deeper connection with God.

Topics Covered:

• Why Jesus clashed with religious leaders
• The danger of legalism and spiritual pride
• The beauty of being interdenominational
• How The Chosen visually brought the Gospel to life
• Why rules may guide us, but love and grace must lead
• Creating space for conversation over condemnation
• The stages of faith and why every journey matters

Key Scriptures:

• Matthew 23:27-28
• Matthew 22:37-40

Timestamps:
00:00 – Was Jesus anti-religious?
00:26 – What interdenominational really means
01:28 – Why church people almost made us walk away
02:19 – How The Chosen brought the Gospel to life
03:06 – From New Age mysticism to finding Jesus
04:57 – Why Jesus embodied perfect human nature
06:22 – When religion doesn't look like Jesus
07:13 – What unifies us: truth over tribalism
08:16 – Fear of stepping outside the religious box
09:10 – Do rules really change our character?
09:26 – Jesus rebuking religious hypocrisy
10:20 – There’s a time and place for rules, but we must grow
11:17 – Creating space for open dialogue in faith
12:16 – What to do when relationship is greater than religion
13:06 – "We see the world as we are, not as it is"
14:23 – Why different teachers are needed for different seasons
15:05 – Stop demonizing the stages that helped you grow
16:51 – Wrapping up: Jesus is about grace, not rules

Listen now for a refreshing take on what it really means to follow Jesus—not religion.

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Episode 14: The Laws of God—How Divine Design Governs Everything

In this solo episode of A Case for Grace, Jeffrey Slater unpacks the Design Laws of God, exploring how they shape reality, faith, and our personal walk with Christ. These universal principles—like gravity—exist whether we acknowledge them or not, and understanding them can change the way we navigate life.

From love and liberty to worship and truth, these divine laws reveal God’s character and show us how to live in harmony with His will. Inspired by the teachings of Dr. Tim Jennings, this episode provides biblical insights to help believers deepen their understanding of God’s nature and His purpose for us.

Topics Discussed:

• What are God’s Design Laws, and why are they important?
• The Law of Love – How love sustains life
• The Law of Liberty – Why true love can’t exist without freedom
• The Law of Worship – We become what we worship
• The Law of Truth – Lies distort our thinking and push us away from God
• The Law of Cause & Effect – How our choices determine our outcomes
• How trusting God’s character leads to true transformation

Key Scriptures Mentioned:

• Matthew 22:37-39 – "Love the Lord your God with all your heart..."
• Galatians 5:1 – "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free."
• John 8:32 – "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
• Romans 6:23 – "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life."

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Exploring God’s Design Laws
00:31 – Understanding the principles that shape reality
01:18 – What are Design Laws, and why do they matter?
02:49 – The Law of Love – How love sustains life
04:46 – The Law of Liberty – True love can only exist in freedom
06:12 – The Law of Worship – What you worship, you become
07:57 – The Law of Exertion – Growth comes from action
09:50 – The Law of Restoration – Healing comes through alignment with God
10:45 – The Law of Cause & Effect – We reap what we sow
12:02 – The Law of Truth – Lies separate us from God
13:21 – The Law of Life – God is the source of life itself
14:42 – The Law of Growth – Becoming more like Christ
15:27 – The Law of Relationship – Why we are designed for community
16:38 – Final thoughts: Applying these principles to daily life

If you're searching for clarity on faith and reality, this episode will give you a whole new perspective.

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In this episode ofA Case for Grace, hostsKate Gray andGeoffrey Slater explore one of the biggest debates in faith:Does God want us to follow rules, or does He want a relationship?

They discuss howlegalism leads to fear, burnout, and church hurt, and why obedienceshould flow from love, not obligation. They also share personal stories of faith, breaking free from legalism, and how understanding God’strue character brings healing.

Topics Discussed:

• Whyreligion without relationship is dangerous
• Howchurch hurt stems from legalism
• ThePharisees’ mistake of prioritizing rules over love
• Howrelationship with God leads to true transformation
• Healing trust issues and breaking generational patterns
• WhyGod doesn’t want slaves—He wants children who love Him

Key Scriptures Mentioned:

• John 14:15 –"If you love me, keep my commandments."
• Matthew 15:8-9 –"These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me."
• Romans 8:15 –"God doesn’t want slaves who follow rules; He wants children who love and trust Him."
• Matthew 11:28 –"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome toA Case for Grace
00:18 – Why this conversation matters—religion vs. relationship
01:00 – The danger of prioritizing rules over love
02:33 – The Pharisees: Following rules, but missing the point
03:02 – Why legalism leads to fear, burnout, and church hurt
03:54 – Mentoring new believers: Leading with love, not rules
04:38 – The role of the Holy Spirit in transformation
05:35 – When rules become roadblocks to faith
07:26 – Why following rules out of fear is meaningless
08:07 – "Why don’t you cheat?" A powerful marriage analogy
09:12 – Healing trust issues with God through relationship
10:26 – The wrong view of God many people struggle with
11:20 – Why legalism distorts God's true character
12:20 – What does it mean that God is a "jealous" God?
14:02 – How Satan misrepresents God’s character
15:55 – "We become what we worship"—the truth about faith
16:59 – Johnny Cash’s quote on why all truth-seekers find Jesus
17:46 – Letting go of rules and just focusing on Jesus
18:42 – From legalism to true faith—how it changed everything
19:36 – Closing thoughts—how to heal your heart and trust in God

Listen now for a powerful conversation on faith, freedom, and the power of knowing Christ personally.

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