If I still struggle with sin, does that mean I’m not really saved?

In this special Q&A episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Abigail and Charlie tackle some of the most vulnerable and personal questions that come up when we talk about salvation. From fear of not being “really saved,” to guilt over repeated sin, to wondering why God doesn’t always feel close—this episode gets into the real-life tensions believers wrestle with.

With honesty and compassion, Charlie offers practical theology rooted in scripture and hope, and Abigail reflects on her own journey of faith, doubt, and grace. Together, they explore why assurance is different from perfection, how God’s kindness leads us to repentance, and why the gospel is still good news even when we feel like a mess.

If you've ever asked yourself, “Is God disappointed in me?” or “Why is this still hard?”—this episode will remind you that salvation isn't earned by your strength but received in your weakness. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that points back to Jesus as the anchor of our hope.

This week in our To the Churches series, we looked at Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira—a faithful group of believers whose tolerance of false teaching was slowly undermining the truth.

Guest teacher Ben Clark walks us through Revelation 2:18–29, where Jesus commends their service and love but calls them to reject compromise. In a city where career, culture, and faith collided, Christians had to choose between fitting in or following Jesus. The same is true for us today.

This episode challenges us to hold fast to the gospel—even when it costs us something—and reminds us that Jesus sees every motive, every compromise, and every moment we choose Him. Our hope is secure, but we must be faithful in the waiting.

Discussion questions:

How does the description of Jesus having eyes like a flame of fire and feet like burnished bronze compare with your perception of Jesus?

Thyatira was known for its sexual immorality and idolatry. How do you see these two issues in the church today?

How do you see toleration of sin becoming more and more prevalent?

How does it make you feel that Jesus searches both mind and heart? That He knows all things, even those we think are hidden?

How does the hope of Jesus making all things new encourage you?

Can you lose your salvation? It’s one of the most common—and honestly, most anxiety-inducing—questions for a lot of believers. In this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie and Abigail walk through the heart of that question with a blend of biblical depth and real-life clarity.

They start with Romans 8, where Paul lays out a powerful chain of God’s work in our lives—from calling to glorification—showing that God finishes what He starts. From there, they unpack some of the trickier passages that seem to suggest we can lose salvation, like in Galatians and Hebrews. But instead of leaving things cloudy, Charlie lays out helpful ways to read those verses in light of the whole story of Scripture.

They also talk through the difference between security and assurance, and why feeling unsure doesn’t mean God has let go of you. With a few analogies (like holding a toddler’s hand in a parking lot) and a conversation about “cultural Christianity,” this episode brings both challenge and comfort as we keep growing in grace.