Righteousness is the currency needed to access a close relationship with God. However, it is impossible to earn His approval through our own efforts. Fortunately, God offers his righteousness as a gift in Jesus Christ. In this episode, Ross O'Hair and Beau Brezina engage in a transparent discussion, offering valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of embracing God's divine gift of righteousness in Christ. Their conversation provides a fresh perspective on moving away from a performance-driven mindset, guiding us toward a more authentic and restful walk with God. Through personal anec ..read more

Who are you? This is an important question because it relates to your worth, your belonging, and your purpose and actions. People often derive their identity from various sources such as their job, family ties, physical appearance, abilities, race, gender, nationality, or personal preferences. The possibilities are vast. Yet, all these sources of identity are unstable and ultimately incomplete. In this episode, Ross O'Hair and Ben Brezina dive into this critical topic of identity, emphasizing the importance of knowing and believing our identity in Christ. Seeing ourselves the way God sees us l ..read more

In this episode of the Living in Jesus podcast, Ross O'Hair and guest Greg Cleland discuss the high cost of believing lies. Greg transparently shares his personal journey, highlighting how he initially sought acceptance and self-worth through achievements, particularly in athletics. However, upon facing challenges and the loss of his football career, he spiraled into self-destructive behaviors, struggling with self-hatred, addiction, and feelings of inadequacy. The turning point came when Greg reached out to God, leading him to pursue a graduate degree in biblical counseling and eventually fin ..read more

When we discuss God's will, we often think about decisions like choosing a job or a partner or figuring out how sickness or accidents fit into God's plan. But the Bible purposely connects God's will to specific things related to our relationships—with God, ourselves, and others. In this episode, Ross O'Hair speaks with Mark Fields, CFT’s life coach, about what the Bible states regarding God's will for people on this earth. Mark shares his insights, revealing a significant shift he has had in how he understands God's will. This episode goes beyond typical debates, urging us to explore the joy o ..read more

God is way bigger and more amazing than we can fully understand. Nonetheless, He has graciously revealed many aspects of Himself in His Word, providing us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of who He is. In this final installment of the "Knowing God" mini-series on the "Living in Jesus" podcast, hosts Ross O'Hair and Ben Brezina begin by revisiting previous conversations that delved into God's immediacy, power, kindness, friendship, and protective nature. Building upon these discussions, Ross and Ben expand into a large list of God's character and attributes. They aim to insp ..read more

Friendship is a close and enduring bond based on trust, compassion, and mutual respect. True friendship is a special blessing in life. It is a gift God designed for all of us to experience. The good news is that God offers us his friendship. He has named us His friends. Proverbs speaks of a friend who sticks even closer than a brother, and thankfully, Jesus both calls us His friend and treats each of his followers as His brother. But what does it truly mean to be a friend of God? Many of us may have overlooked or not even thought about the concept of being friends with God. However, when we un ..read more

Kindness is often an underrated word, but it represents a range of qualities we all desire more of in our lives. It embodies compassion, care, love, concern, and sympathy. When we understand and value the power of kindness, we begin to appreciate God and his incredible nature of kindness. In this week's episode, Ross O'Hair and Beau Brezina discuss how God's kindness is unparalleled and unreserved. When we make it a habit to recognize God’s daily kindnesses, it will transform our perception of Him, and in turn, how we treat ourselves and others. --- Have a question or comment about this podcas ..read more

God possesses immense and unmatched power. His power is not just a distant force but a dynamic and ever-present reality in our lives. When we think about God's power, we're drawn to the enormity of His creative abilities. However, God's power isn't limited to creation alone; it's an active force that continues to sustain and interact with His creation. His power is deeply personal, as he desires to be intimately involved in the details of our individual journeys. In this episode, Ross O'Hair and Jamie Pyles discuss the significance of God's power and emphasize the importance of believers relyi ..read more

At times, God may seem stern, distant, indifferent, or even uninvolved in our lives. This perception often arises when we compartmentalize our activities into sacred and secular realms. However, the undeniable truth is that God is always intimately close, compassionate, and deeply engaged with us. His heart brims with love for us, and His benevolent gaze never wavers. The Bible abounds with verses that affirm God's constant presence alongside us. Moreover, the gospel of Jesus Christ vividly illustrates God's desire to reside within us and work through us. As believers, we share a profound unit ..read more

Having a disability often involves facing challenges and obstacles that individuals without disabilities might not encounter in their daily lives. These limitations can affect people physically, socially, and emotionally in a profound way. On top of the struggle, Satan sometimes uses these limitations to feed us lies about God, ourselves, and others. Many who struggle with disabilities struggle with believing that God has a plan for them. In this episode, Ross O’Hair talks with Sabrina Frazier about her hearing disability and her journey from believing lies about herself and God to embracing G ..read more