Marcus & Jake make some big claims about the Gospel and share their stories in this introductory episode of the No Longer I Podcast. 

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Marcus & Jake discuss the power of the gospel, an ancient way of thinking, a little about sanctification, and a lot about faith!


Memory verse: Romans 6:11 -- “You, therefore, must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.”


**NOTE: Audio of this episode has been re-uploaded. All vocals are now clearly heard over the background music.

Does sin originate from our heart or elsewhere? Do we truly desire sin or holiness? 

There is a huge difference between being 'like' Jesus and being 'in' Jesus. The former phrase is found almost nowhere in Scripture, the latter over two hundred times.

... The answer may surprise you! 

Pastors discuss a commonly misunderstood belief about our identity in Christ.

Why isn't the truth setting you free like Jesus said it would (John 8:32)?

Marcus and Jake talk about one of the most common pitfalls in the Christian life, which you'll want to make sure to avoid. It is possible to "know" the truth without really knowing it.

Jake gives a brief update on his and Marcus' lives, explaining some changes that have occurred. Then he reorients us back to the hope of the gospel and what this show is all about. 

**Update/Correction -- The scripture Jake was quoting was not in 1 Corinthians 15. It is this: "For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth." (2 Corinthians 13:8)

Jake's friend and guest, Mark McKnelly, explains what he learned about the gospel that changed his life, even after years of preaching and leading in the Church. He then gives an overview of an 8-week curriculum, which centers around walking by faith, that he developed for the purposes of discipleship in his restoration ministry.

Mark's book (which is unrelated to the subject of this podcast) is called "Change for the Poor: A Guide to Restoring Lives with Those in Material and Relational Poverty"