Guardians of Grace

Abide in the Vine: How the Holy Spirit Teaches and Frees

Hosts Steve and Bill discuss production struggles and invite listeners into the heart of the Guardians of Grace message: relying on the Holy Spirit’s anointing rather than human effort.

They unpack 1 John and John 16 to explain how the Spirit convicts of sin, declares righteousness through Christ’s work, and assures believers of judgment’s outcome while warning against taking credit for the Spirit’s work.

No Condemnation: Living by the Spirit (Romans 8 Explained)

Bill and Guard Dog Steve unpack Romans 8, explaining how God prepares us as vessels for the Spirit to dwell (akoya), the meaning of “no condemnation,” and the contrast between the mind controlled by the flesh and the mind controlled by the Spirit.

They show how grace and the Spirit bring life, peace, freedom from striving, and practical transformation for daily Christian living.

The Shepherd Who Leaves the 99: Finding the Lost

Bill and Steve unpack Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, contrasting the Good Shepherd’s relentless love with the Pharisees’ self‑righteous judgment.

They explain the new covenant, warn against fear‑mongering about the rapture, and call listeners to rely on the Spirit’s power to produce love, peace, and joy instead of legalism and condemnation.

Lost Sheep, Found Grace: Why Jesus Embraces the Outcast

Steve and Bill unpack Jesus’ parables about the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son to challenge legalism and self-righteousness, emphasizing the new covenant of "Christ in you."

They argue true Christian living comes by the Holy Spirit’s power, not human effort, and call the church to welcome and love outcasts while inviting listeners to repent by trusting God’s transforming power.

The Hidden Mystery: "Christ in You" Revealed

Steve goes solo to unpack the “mystery” Paul speaks of in 1 Corinthians 2: the new covenant reality that Christ lives in believers, made possible through Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

He explains how sin dwells in our human nature (Romans 7), how God views the old self as crucified and the believer as a new creation, and why this hidden wisdom changes everything for understanding Christian life and grace.

Dead with Christ — Living in Newness: How Hyper-Grace Frees You

In this episode Bill and Steve unpack Romans 6 to reveal the radical truth of our identity in Christ. They explain corporate identity, explain how believers were baptized into Christ’s death, and show how knowing we’re "dead to sin but alive to God" — not relying on willpower — unlocks real freedom. Through grounded examples and clear teaching, they invite listeners to embrace hyper-grace and live as instruments for God.

Hyper Grace? Romans Says It’s Real — A Deep Dive with Bill & Steve

Hosts Bill and Steve unpack Romans and the phrase "hyper-abounding grace," explaining sin as "missing the mark" and how the law actually increases the trespass. They trace the idea from Adam to Moses and show how grace is the power that frees us from the dominance of sin.

The episode clarifies that grace is not a license to sin but the Spirit-enabled power to sin less, warns against relying on human effort or a law-based mindset, and encourages listeners to depend on God's grace for transformed living.

Sit, Walk, Stand: Resting in Christ’s Finished Work

Hosts Bill and Steve reflect on Psalm 1 and Watchman Nee's Sit, Walk, Stand to contrast living under the law with resting in Christ's finished work. They explore how the New Covenant begins with being seated in heavenly places, not striving for righteousness.

The episode emphasizes God’s eternal love, the gift of resurrection life, and being filled with the Spirit so that love — not performance — controls the believer. It closes with a prayer asking for a deeper grasp of Christ’s immeasurable love.

Why Pray If God Already Knows? The Hidden Purpose of Prayer

Steve explores a provocative question: if God already knows our needs, why pray? Drawing on Scripture (John 11, Hebrews 4, 1 Peter, Ephesians) he argues prayer is a public teaching act that models dependence on the Holy Spirit and reveals the new-covenant life.

This episode explains how prayer trains the church and even the heavenly rulers to rely on God’s Spirit to accomplish what human effort cannot, and offers practical encouragement to pray boldly and live by the Spirit.

Unpacking the New Covenant: Grace, Spirit, and the Power of Words

Welcome to the Guardians of Grace podcast! Join Steve and Bill as they delve deep into understanding the profound differences between grace and legalism as depicted in the Bible. In this enlightening episode, discover how the new covenant provides us with a Spirit-led life, empowering Christians to overcome the 'cares of the world.' Steve and Bill also share personal testimonies and explore the dynamic power of words in edifying and transforming lives through God’s wisdom.

This conversation highlights the vital role of the Holy Spirit, whose presence enables believers to walk effortlessly in righteousness, fulfilling the essence of Christian life by reflecting the image and love of Christ. Steve and Bill emphasize the importance of taking credit away from oneself and giving all glory to God, whose spirit equips us with wisdom, peace, and joy beyond human capability. Tune in to understand how living under the new covenant transforms challenges into spiritual growth through reliance on God’s unerring spirit.