The Dwelling Place Lounge

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.

Fellowship and the Three Lies with Eric Knight

This last week, Pastor Eric Knight taught our second installment of our 1 John sermon series, Firm Foundation. Last week we learned about truth, this week we are learning about Fellowship, coming right out of 1 John. What is fellowship, and what are some of the lies that hold us back from living in complete fellowship with each other and with God? More importantly, what are the responses of truth to the lies so that we can rely on Jesus to bring us out of lies and into His truth? We talk about this and more, so grab some coffee and relax as we grow closer to God, together!
 
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Experiencing Truth with Scott Merriner

Today we have special guest Scott Merriner join Phillip as they dive further into their messages from Sunday, the start of our Firm Foundation sermon series. This week we talk about Truth and how to experience the truth in our daily lives. How can we trust the Bible? What was John seemingly so aggressive in his introduction to 1 John and what obstacles do we face today that may lead us away from truth? We answer these and much more in today's episode, so grab some coffee and sit back to relax as we grow closer to God, together!

The Why Behind Who You Serve

In this episode, we dive into what it really means to give and serve God through your local church. Drawing from Eric Knight’s recent sermon at ChangePoint Eastside on Matthew 25:14–30, we explore practical ways to check your heart and intentions behind giving and serving. We also talk about finding a healthy balance between self-care and generosity, and how to overcome the fears and obstacles that keep us from faithfully serving the God of the universe with what He’s entrusted to us.
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Hebrews 10:19-25 Explained: The Power of Community

In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, Pastor Phillip Jones and Ray Daniel sit down to dig deeper into Hebrews 10 and unpack the heart behind the first sermon of the series Pathway: A Roadmap to Life in Christ at ChangePoint. Listen as we discuss verses 19-25, diving into what it means when the author of Hebrews is telling us to dwell with God, hold fast to our confession of faith, and consider each other. We talk about how those three things play into the community that is the modern day church, and answer hard questions surrounding church hurt and the lack of a Christian community surrounding you.
Grab your coffee (or energy drink of choice) and pull up a seat—this one's all about confronting the truth that God created us to have community.
🎙️ Hosted by: Pastor Phillip Jones & Ray Daniel📖 Based on: Hebrews 10: 19-25🗣️ Series: Pathway: A Roadmap to Life in Christ at ChangePoint

Pathway with Erick Knight

Today we have ChangePoint Eastside pastor Eric Knight join us as we discuss his last sermon kicking off our Pathway sermon series. We go further into the up, in, and out triangle describing our relationship with God and with each other. What does it look like to focus on our "up," how does our 'up" effect our "in" and "out?" We go into the nuances of relationship together and the importance of not living life alone. Grab some coffee and enjoy with us as we grow closer to God, TOGETHER.
 
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Special Feature - Get to Know Us (Hot Ones)

In light of the new merger of The Dwelling Place church moving in to ChangePoint Eastside, Ray and I have decided to host a special edition episode for our new listeners to get to know us! In this episode, we burn our faces off to the point of no return eating the Hot Ones sauces and answering random questions about life, what-ifs, and more! If you are interested in knowing more about who the hosts are, this is the episode for you!