The Dwelling Place Lounge

Brokenness, Sin, and the God Who Restores: A Real Conversation with Pastor Eric Knight

Today on The Dwelling Place Lounge, Phillip sits down with Pastor Eric Knight to talk honestly about brokenness, sin, and the God who restores His children. Using Psalm 51 and David’s repentance as the anchor, we walk through what brokenness actually is, why God uses it, and how humility—not self‑pity—is the path back to joy in Christ.
We talk through the world’s version of brokenness vs. the biblical one, why believers feel the weight of sin differently, and how the Spirit leads us toward repentance rather than condemnation. Phillip also opens up about his own season of brokenness, mental health, misplaced priorities, and learning to cling to Christ with desperation.
If you’re wrestling with sin, shame, or discouragement today, we pray this episode reminds you that God doesn’t despise a broken and contrite heart—He draws near to it.
Timestamps0:00 Cold open / intro theme1:45 Episode begins3:25 Why this series matters4:40 The story of David, Bathsheba, and the weight of hidden sin10:20 What the world calls brokenness12:40 Biblical brokenness and the believer’s conscience17:45 “Why can’t I stop sinning?” Phillip’s story of frustration20:30 Mental health, responsibility, and honesty before God24:50 Brokenness as “cosmic treason” and misplaced desires29:50 When brokenness feels like condemnation35:10 God’s discipline vs. the enemy’s lies41:40 Humility, pride, and why God opposes the proud49:55 The danger of self‑pity disguised as humility56:20 What brokenness is meant to produce in us58:50 One thing we hope you take away1:01:00 “Don’t waste your brokenness”
If this conversation blessed you, share it with someone who needs encouragement today. And as always, welcome to The Dwelling Place Lounge.
 

When Faith Isn't Fun: Understanding God's Discipline

Discipline is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian life.
In this episode, we walk through Hebrews 12 to explain what godly discipline is, and what it isn’t. We talk about suffering, conviction, and why God’s correction is always rooted in love, never condemnation.
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When Obedience Doesn't Look Like Success

When obedience doesn’t lead to numbers, recognition, or influence, it can quietly shake everything you believe about success.
In this episode, we have an honest conversation about faithfulness in places that feel unseen and overlooked. From pastoring in rural Alaska (closer to the Arctic Circle than the nearest Walmart) to wrestling with comparison, authority, and expectations, we explore what it really means to obey God when the results don’t look impressive.
We talk about:
-The tension between obedience and visible “success”
-Why numbers and influence aren’t always signs of faithfulness
-Resisting comparison in a world of celebrity pastors and platforms
-Learning unity and submission under God’s authority
-Staying faithful when growth feels slow or nonexistent
This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if they’re failing simply because their obedience hasn’t produced what the world calls success.
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You're Already in Ministry (Even If You Don't Work at a Church)

You don’t need a microphone, a stage, or a church job to be doing ministry.
In this episode, we walk through 3 John and look at the faithfulness of Gaius, a man whose ministry wasn’t flashy, public, or “big”… but it was deeply powerful because he was faithful in the simple things. If you’ve ever felt insecure about your calling, unsure if you’re “doing enough,” or like ministry only belongs to pastors and missionaries, this conversation will encourage you.
In this episode we talk about:
✅ What ministry actually is
✅ Why faithfulness matters
✅ How simple obedience builds a life that stands out
✅ Living out your faith in a secular workplace
✅ Why comparison kills calling
✅ Supporting the mission of God even if you’re not “the one preaching”
Your workplace, your family, your community, and your everyday choices can be part of the mission of Jesus.
📖 Scripture: 3 John
🎙️ Topics: calling, obedience, faithfulness, everyday ministry, Christian living
If this encouraged you, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs the reminder: you’re already in ministry.
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Where has God placed you to be faithful right now with work, family, or community? Comment down below we would love to hear from you!👇

Discernment in a Confusing Christian Culture

In a world full of Christian voices, how do you know what’s true?
Using 2 John, we talk about discernment, false teaching, hospitality, grace, and why familiarity with God’s Word is essential in a noisy digital age. This episode addresses real-life church tension with biblical clarity.
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A New Year Won’t Change You, Desperation for Jesus Will

A new year brings new goals, new plans, and new resolutions, but none of them transform us without Jesus.
In this New Year episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, pastors from across ChangePoint Alaska reflect on desperation, what it is, why we avoid it, and why it might be the most important posture for the year ahead.
This conversation explores:
-Why comfort dulls our dependence on God
-Why desperation often only shows up in crisis
-How humility and awareness fuel spiritual growth
-Why true change doesn’t start with effort, but with need
If you’re stepping into a new year and longing for deeper faith, this episode is for you.

Why We Reject Grace (Even When We Believe It)

Why is it so hard to accept grace, even when we believe it’s true? Do you struggle more with believing you're forgiven, or living like you are? Comment down below!
In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, we wrestle with a tension many Christians live in every day: knowing we’re forgiven, yet still carrying guilt and shame. Through Luke 2 and Romans 5, we talk about why grace often feels too free, why we keep trying to pay for what Jesus already finished, and how peace with God can exist even when we don’t feel it. From the shepherds’ invitation to “come and see” to our modern struggle with self-punishment, this conversation explores:
-Why we reject grace even when we believe in it
-How shame distorts our view of God and ourselves
-What it actually means to be justified and at peace with God
-Why joy feels hard when forgiveness feels undeserved
This episode is for anyone who believes in Jesus, but still struggles to believe He really meant them.
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Trusting a God Who Asks for Everything... Even What We Love Most

What do you do when God asks for the thing you love most? Abraham knew that feeling. In today’s conversation, we wrestle with the fear, obedience, doubt, and deep trust wrapped inside Genesis 22 and how it ultimately reveals the heart of God through Jesus.

The Love Lessons We Didn't Want but Needed

In today’s episode, Phillip and Ray take a deeper look into 1 John 3:11–24 and what it really means to love one another the way Jesus loved us. We dive into real and relatable conversations about sin, pride, dependence on Jesus, and the Holy Spirit’s role in shaping our love.
Topics we cover:
-What 1 John teaches about love
-How sin should drive us toward God, not away
-Why dwelling on sin can actually be pride
-Phillip’s current struggle learning dependence on Jesus
-Letting the Holy Spirit convict and guide
-Transactional vs. Sacrificial love
-Why sacrificial love is uncomfortable
-How Spirit-empowered love gives others a glimpse of God
-Phillip & Ray’s personal stories of the two types of love
If you’ve ever wrestled with loving people well, feeling stuck in sin, or wanting your faith and love to be more authentic, this episode will speak to you.
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Justified, Sanctified, Still Struggling: The Truth about Christian Growth

In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means to live a sanctified life after giving your heart to Christ. We’ll talk about justification, sanctification, and glorification. As well as wrestle honestly with the question so many believers ask: “Why am I still sinning after being saved?” From dealing with self-condemnation, fear of confession, and the problem of sexual sin in the church, to learning how to pursue holiness without falling into legalism, this conversation is about real faith and real struggle. This is a raw and honest look at faith, grace, and what it means to walk with Jesus daily, even when it’s hard. Subscribe for more real Christian conversations like this one.