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Send us Fan Mail“Houston, we have a problem.”That famous line from Apollo 13 captures the tension Paul is addressing in Romans 6. The problem then is the same problem now—sin.Paul raises the question many believers wrestle with:If grace is real… does that mean sin doesn’t matter?In this episode of Sage Spirituality, we look at Paul’s answer and what it really means to be dead to sin and alive to God. Freedom isn’t just theoretical—it’s meant to shape how we live.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 91 — Romans 5:12–21Paul shows that sin and death entered through Adam, while grace and life came through Jesus. A battle remains over what will reign, and each of us must decide which authority shapes our lives. In this episode, we explore the tension between death and life and the choice set before us.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailSometimes the stories we tell about God slowly get shaped more by our experiences than by the actual good news of the gospel. Before we realize it, what started as faith can turn into something closer to a myth.In this episode, we sit with Romans 5:6–11 and ask a hard (but really freeing) question: Have we stretched our story about God?We look at three common myths many believers quietly carry — ideas that sound spiritual, but actually shrink the power and beauty of what Paul is saying about Christ’s love, grace, and reconciliation.If you’ve ever felt like the gospel became smaller, heavier, or more complicated over time… this one’s for you.Listen in and let Scripture reshape the story again.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIf we cannot avoid the difficult times and the pain in life, how to we benefit from it? In this episode we again turn our focus to Abraham to find the way forward, even when it hurts. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIf we cannot be saved by the law, why do we even need it? In this episode, we will look at the life of Abraham, the father of the faith, to see just how he measured up. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailRomans 4:9–15 | Big Faith and Real GrowthIn this episode of Sage Spirituality, Joil Marbut continues the journey through Romans 4:9–15, unpacking Paul’s gospel-centered argument that righteousness has always come by faith, not law or religious markers. Using Abraham as the foundation, Paul reminds both Jews and Gentiles that God’s promises are received through faith alone—a truth that can feel almost too good to be true.From there, the conversation widens into what big faith really looks like. Faith is not a feeling or passive belief, but an active trust that grows through testing, obedience, and surrender. Joil explores how God uses trials to strengthen faith and offers practical wisdom on cultivating growth through the “three C’s”: crowd, consumption, and commitment.The episode also tackles an important and often sensitive topic—distinguishing between healthy spiritual authority and spiritual abuse—offering clarity, compassion, and biblical grounding. This is an invitation to deeper trust, wiser discernment, and courageous faith that steps fully into God’s promises.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailYou know that moment on vacation when someone offers you three luxurious days and two nights for free—and you instantly know it’s a timeshare presentation? Paul shows us in Romans 4 that the Gospel is nothing like that.Using Abraham and David, Paul reminds us that righteousness has never been earned. Abraham simply believed God, and God credited him with righteousness. David celebrated the same truth: blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven—not because they performed well, but because God freely gives grace.No hidden fees. No fine print. Just a gift with no strings attached.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIf we didn’t earn our salvation, why do we still drift into pride? This week, we’re digging into Paul’s reminder to both Jews and Gentiles in the Roman church about the sneaky trap of pride — and how it can quietly shape our walk with God.Pull up a chair and let the Holy Spirit show you what’s really going on in your heart. Listen now on Sage Spirituality!Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into Paul’s bold message for anyone who thinks they can earn their salvation by being “good enough.” He makes it perfectly clear: righteousness is not something we achieve by our own effort—it’s a gift received through faith. We unpack how Paul’s teaching challenges the idea that our actions alone count toward our salvation and explore what it really means to be made righteous in God’s eyes. Join us as we wrestle with grace, humility, and the freedom that comes when we stop relying on ourselves and start trusting in Christ.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIs there such as a thing as an advantage in the spiritual life that isn’t an advantage? In this episode we will look at Paul’s take on those Jewish brothers and sisters in the church at Rome.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we unpack Paul's powerful argument about God's faithfulness and human unrighteousness. What happens when our failures seem to highlight God's goodness? Does that excuse sin or expose our desperate need for grace? Paul reminds us that God's faithfulness doesn't give us a free pass to live however we want. Love isn't a license for us to keep on sinning; it's a call to live transformed. Join us as we delve into Romans 3:1-8 and explore how Paul addresses misunderstandings, hypocrisy, and the essence of God's justice. Pull up a chair, lean in, and let's go deeper into the Word of God.For mentioned book recommendations and Church Father highlights, check out our website at sagespirituality.comThank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIn this eposide, join us as we consider Paul's challenge to the Roman church to live a life that would make non-believers their belief in God.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we will continue to consider how Paul’s message to the Romans applies to those of us who are believers today. See why this book is both “the most pessimistic page of literature upon which your eyes have rest” as well as “the most beautiful poem to which your ears have ever listened.” Come to the table as we reach back into church history and lean into this amazing story.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailThe Gospel According to Paul #3 - Romans 1:18-32The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel. Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailThe Gospel According to Paul #3 - Romans 1:16-17The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel. Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailThe Gospel According to Paul #2 - Romans 1:8-15The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel. Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailThe Gospel According to Paul #1-Romans 1:1-7The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel. Come to the table as we reach back in church history and lean into the letter the Apostle wrote to the church in Rome. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailWhat frustrated Jesus the most? Was it the sinfulness that surrounded him on all sides? Or maybe the occupying Romans in the Promised Land? The Gospels actually continue to point towards faithlessness among those who claim to believe as the one thing that frustrated him the most. Are you faithless? If so, how do you overcome it? In this episode, we reach back and lean in to find the answer. You can listen to the full song "collide" by Joil on Spotify.Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we climb the mountain with Peter, James, and John to watch as Jesus is transformed before our eyes. What was going on, and why did it happen? Believe it or not, it has everything to do with you and your life in the 21st century. Reaching back and leaning into a deeper relationship with God. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.

Send us Fan MailPride is the root of sin. I caused an angel to fall and it causes us to think we cannot fail or possibly be wrong about something. Jesus taught a life lesson with one short sentence in response to an epic failure from Peter. Reach back and lean in to this episode and allow the Holy Spirit to give you the remedy to your greatest stumbling block. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.