Get ready to meet Jim, a man of many talents and roles - husband, father, grandad, master carpenter, gardener, and draftsman! Listen to today's episode as we dive into Jim's incredible journey of transformation, where God's love sparked a radical shift in his thinking, life, and relationship with the Lord. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Don't miss out on today's episode featuring a conversation with Allison! Join us as we explore Allison's profound journey with the Lord and the remarkable ways grace has shaped her personal growth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Listen to today's episode where we talk with our friend Ivan, exploring his early beliefs about God and the profound transformation grace brought to his spiritual journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

In our new podcast series, we are inviting some special guests to join the conversation! Meet our friend Tiffany. How has she seen God's grace at work in her life? Listen to today's episode, and be encouraged! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! Creation declares the glory of God, and creative storytelling often includes archetypes or profound truths that deeply resonate with us. Although George Lucas was not focused on one specific religious belief, parallels can be seen. Join us in today's episode as we explore the parallels between the saga of Star Wars and the timeless truths of the gospel, with our our dear friend and Star Wars fan, Ty Epperson. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Giving grace to others can be tough – it's not just about feeling sorry for their weaknesses. But when we are aware of our own shortcomings and can overcome the need to self-protect, it becomes way easier to give that grace to people around us. Our way isn't always the best, and there's so much we can learn from each other. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Listen to this week's episode where Rick and Judi discuss 2 Corinthians 12 where Paul admits to having a thorn in his flesh. He begins to see it as a gift because it's when we are weak that His grace is on full display in our lives! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

We all fail and fall short of God's best for us, but it's when we fail that we find God's beautiful gift of grace that's available to us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

God made humanity with weakness, and we are meant to be best in partnership WITH Him. God chose to enter our world through the flesh and operate in weakness to show us how much we are worth to Him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

We all have weaknesses, but it's not something to hate. We were made to rely on God for our strength. "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties, in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong." -2 Corinthians 2:9-10 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Politics, although necessary for order in the world, can be noisy and divisive. Thank goodness we have the Kingdom of God living in us to help navigate the world's system! Fighting for "good" with weapons of "evil" does not bring heart change. How can we continue to invite Jesus into this conversation to bring true transformation? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

It's easy to get stuck on the treadmill of self-improvement, always trying to just be a little bit better. This cycle modifies our reliance on the Holy Spirit, allowing us to believe the lie that it is up to us. Listen to today's episode for some good news! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

The church has modified Christianity by trying to get people to keep moral laws and making the conversation about sin. What if the good news was better than that? What Jesus came to offer is so much better than a list of dos and don'ts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

NEW SERIES kicks off today! Christians have a history of trying to "improve" Christianity, but adding anything other than what The Spirit says changes the trajectory in the long run and doesn't lead to anything better. Jesus finished the work PERFECTLY, and we can rest in the Good News He's revealed to us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Perfectionism is rooted in the need to control, and it's nearly impossible to respect and understand another's opinion when you're living from that place. It's a very black or white, right or wrong, good or bad perspective, and there is no room for grace to flourish there. Listen to today's episode of The Third Option where you will be challenged to lay down the control and live a free life FULL of love and grace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

It's easy to be influenced by outer authority - pastors, celebrities, denominations. There is pressure all around us that encourages us to live, think, and act a certain, but as believers, we have something better than what the world has to offer. The Holy Spirit within us is our friend, a gentle voice that offers guidance, wisdom, and comfort. It's our reminder that we have access to all we need in Christ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Have you ever been rejected? Did you then feel like something was wrong with you because of it? Living authentically means that you accept your true self, in spite of your imperfections. When we live honestly and openly, we experience freedom and greater depth in our relationships. Vulnerability requires courage, but its incredibly beautiful and worth the risk! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Grace gives us the assurance that we are loved by our Creator and gives us the ability to walk through painful circumstances with joy. Grace grants us with the ability to forgive others and extend the grace we've received to others. Grace causes thanksgiving to overflow as we reflect on the goodness of God. We all need it. What a beautiful gift we have access to! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

Today's podcast is for all our married listeners out there! Your relationship with your spouse is a very special one. More than a relationship, it's a union, that requires care and grace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support

The way we relate to our Father is important - is it about a contract or communion? Listen to today's episode about living life freely in "GRACE Land" instead of the bondage of "LAW-LAW Land." "...sin is not imputed when there is no law." - Romans 5:13 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thethirdoption/support