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Followed By Mercy
W. Austin Gardner
223 episodes
2 days ago
Send us a text Walls fall when grace walks in. We open Ephesians and follow Paul’s path from distance to nearness, tracing how Jesus brings both Jew and Gentile into one family with full access to the Father by one Spirit. No seniority, no special pass—just the same door for everyone. As we unpack the early church’s shift from a mostly Jewish movement to a global mission, we confront the tensions that come with growth and the simple answer that heals them: everyone stands on the same ground o...
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Send us a text Walls fall when grace walks in. We open Ephesians and follow Paul’s path from distance to nearness, tracing how Jesus brings both Jew and Gentile into one family with full access to the Father by one Spirit. No seniority, no special pass—just the same door for everyone. As we unpack the early church’s shift from a mostly Jewish movement to a global mission, we confront the tensions that come with growth and the simple answer that heals them: everyone stands on the same ground o...
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Non-Profit
Education,
Business,
How To,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/223)
Followed By Mercy
Belonging Begins Where Self Ends
Send us a text Walls fall when grace walks in. We open Ephesians and follow Paul’s path from distance to nearness, tracing how Jesus brings both Jew and Gentile into one family with full access to the Father by one Spirit. No seniority, no special pass—just the same door for everyone. As we unpack the early church’s shift from a mostly Jewish movement to a global mission, we confront the tensions that come with growth and the simple answer that heals them: everyone stands on the same ground o...
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3 days ago
17 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Grace Over Law: How Christ Ended Condemnation And Made Us One
Send us a text What if the thing keeping you exhausted isn’t your lack of effort, but your reliance on it? We walk through Ephesians 2, 2 Corinthians 3, and Romans 10 to show how Jesus abolished enmity in his flesh, fulfilled the law, and opened real access to the Father. The shift is radical: from the letter that kills to the Spirit who gives life, from condemnation to reconciliation, from performance to peace. We unpack why the law was given and why it could never save, how it exposes sin ...
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4 days ago
16 minutes

Followed By Mercy
You Were A Spiritual Alien; Now You’ve Got VIP Access
Send us a text summary In this conversation, Austin and Robert discuss the significance of daily devotion and the importance of remembering one's past in relation to faith. They explore the themes of identity in Christ, the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice, and the assurance of God's presence and love in our lives. The discussion emphasizes the need for gratitude and recognition of God's work in our lives, especially during challenging times. takeaways Spend time daily in the Bibl...
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5 days ago
13 minutes

Followed By Mercy
When Christ Feels At Home In You
Send us a text summary In this conversation, Austin Gardner explores the profound themes of Christ's love and the intimate relationship believers can have with Him. He emphasizes the importance of being rooted in love, understanding our identity in Christ, and the transformative power of surrendering to God's love. The discussion highlights how this relationship is not about performance but about experiencing the fullness of God's presence in our lives. takeaways Christ's love is foundati...
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1 week ago
8 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Grace And Peace: A Prayer For 2026
Send us a text summary In this heartfelt message, Austin Gardner offers blessings and prayers for the new year, emphasizing the importance of grace, peace, and God's unconditional love. He encourages listeners to embrace their worthiness through Jesus and to live free from past burdens, focusing on the blessings that God has in store for them in 2026. takeaways This year, I pray you'll stop trying to prove you're worthy.Only grace can heal what guilt and striving never could.God wants his...
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1 week ago
6 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Faithfulness Over Applause
Send us a text summary In this conversation, Austin Gardner reflects on the nature of ministry, emphasizing that true success is measured not by popularity or comfort, but by endurance through suffering and faithfulness to God. He draws insights from 2 Corinthians 6, discussing the contradictions in ministry and the importance of serving God despite challenges. The conversation encourages listeners to focus on their commitment to God rather than seeking validation from others. takeaways T...
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1 week ago
7 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Love That Washes The Unworthy
Send us a text In this conversation, Austin Gardner reflects on the profound love of Jesus, particularly in the context of washing Judas's feet. He explores the challenge of loving unconditionally, acknowledging his own struggles with selfishness. Gardner emphasizes that true love comes from allowing Christ to live through us, transforming our actions and attitudes. He discusses the importance of surrendering to the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to forgive, serve, and love others witho...
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1 week ago
5 minutes

Followed By Mercy
The Gift of Grace: Understanding Ephesians 2
Send us a text In this conversation, Austin Gardner explores the themes of spiritual state, God's role in our lives, the nature of sin, and the transformative power of God's mercy and grace. He emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not something we can achieve on our own, and highlights the importance of trusting in God's plan for our lives. God never asked you to fix you.We were dead in our sins, cut off from God.You didn't fix things with God; He did it all.God's mercy is rich and...
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1 week ago
30 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Wise Men, Wise Worship
Send us a text We trace the Magi’s journey, challenge Christmas myths, and call for worship that looks like generous, prepared giving. We share simple ways to keep Jesus at the center while still enjoying family, food, and fun. • Daniel’s influence on the Magi and long waiting • Separating tradition from the text about the wise men • Gifts as signs of kingship, devotion and suffering • Worship defined as giving, not performance • Practical ways to put Christ at the center • Joyful generosity...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Joseph’s Shock And The Awe Of God With Us
Send us a text We slow down to let Christmas regain its weight, moving from head knowledge to lived awe as we revisit Joseph’s shock, courage, and obedience. The focus shifts from gifts and noise to God with us, and how that truth resets priorities, habits, and hope. • reframing Christmas beyond routine and hype • Joseph’s shock, reflection, and obedience under pressure • the claim that God interrupts history and guides today • practicing awe through prayer, silence, generosity, and restrain...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Peace For All People
Send us a text God’s Unconditional Love for Everyone God is not against you. He is for you. Always has been. The truth is, we’re the ones who drift. We run from Him, doubt Him, or ignore Him. But even then, His love never stops. It keeps chasing us. God’s love doesn’t depend on how good we are or how many mistakes we’ve made. It’s steady. It’s sure. It’s unconditional. That’s why Jesus came. He came to show us what God’s love really looks like. He came to make peace between God and us. That m...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Christmas Means Rescue
Send us a text Let's think about the true meaning of Christmas. Jesus' coming to save humanity from sin and to reveal the nature of God the Father. He discusses the importance of understanding Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost, to show compassion, and to confront the devil's works. The conversation highlights the love of God and the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice. takeaways Jesus came to seek and save the lost.Humanity has always belonged to God as our creator.The relationshi...
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3 weeks ago
8 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Light In A Dark Christmas
Send us a text This conversation explores the themes of light and darkness during the Christmas season, emphasizing that while Christmas can be a time of joy, it can also bring forth feelings of grief and darkness. Austin highlights that God enters into our darkness rather than waiting for it to dissipate. The message is one of hope, assuring listeners that the light of God shines even in the darkest times and that they are not alone in their struggles. Ultimately, the conversation reassures ...
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3 weeks ago
8 minutes

Followed By Mercy
With Us, Still
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

Followed By Mercy
The Word Made Flesh: Love Moves In
Send us a text Christmas isn’t about us reaching up to God, but about God coming to live with us? The Word who created galaxies and then shared our skin, our hunger, our fears, and even our accents. The incarnation made clear: love that comes close. We start with a story about a runaway daughter and a father who searches for her, finds her, and, in a surprising twist, moves into her broken world. This picture shifts faith from following rules to being rescued. From there, we follow the story ...
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3 weeks ago
31 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Redeemed By Precious Blood
Send us a text “Bought With Blood That Does Not Rust” What if something very important about you was determined long before you were born? We open 1 Peter 1 and consider the truth that Christ’s precious blood redeemed us, not silver, gold, or family religion. Precious here means costly, chosen with care, and full of purpose. To make it real, we talk about farming, bloodlines, and what it means to give up the best lamb. When a farmer offered the first and finest animal, it cost the future of t...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Simple Bible Habits That Change Your Day
Send us a text In this episode, “Standing Fast in Love,” we slow down with Philippians 4 and discover how ten honest minutes in God’s Word can reshape your home, your church, and your week.​ You’ll learn a simple daily rhythm you can use on your own, with your family, or in your small group: pray, read one chapter, ask four clear questions, and talk about what you find. Together we walk through Philippians 4, where Paul writes to people he deeply loves and shows a pattern the church desperat...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Eyes Opened To What God Has Done
Send us a text What if the most important prayer spoken over your life wasn’t for a promotion, a healing, or a quick way out of trouble, but for your eyes to open to what you already have in Christ? That’s where we’re headed today in Ephesians 1. Paul doesn’t beg God to give believers more. He asks that we would finally see the Father as He truly is, recognize the hope wrapped up in our calling, and rest in the power that raised Jesus from the dead. We begin with the simple truth Jesus called...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Winning The War On Stinking Thinking
Send us a text Let's get honest about that inner critic that won't let you breathe. We walk right into that storm with Psalm 23 as a map for your mind. We talk about real moments like sitting with a stage four cancer diagnosis or lying awake when anxiety grips your chest, and how, in those places, the words "Thou art with me" become more than a verse. They become oxygen. The Shepherd's presence outlasts fear, shame, and late-night panic. You'll hear how His rod and staff aren't weapons...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Yesterday Is Not Your Jailor
Send us a text “Grace and the Grave” What if yesterday isn’t your jailer but a grave Christ has already emptied? In this episode, we face the pull of regret, grief, and nostalgia and follow Scripture’s path into the freedom of God’s eternal now, where your story is no longer a trial without end but a record of mercy. We talk about how grace reframes your past, not by erasing it but by placing it inside the finished work of Jesus. The cross becomes the real place where your old self died. The ...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Followed By Mercy
Send us a text Walls fall when grace walks in. We open Ephesians and follow Paul’s path from distance to nearness, tracing how Jesus brings both Jew and Gentile into one family with full access to the Father by one Spirit. No seniority, no special pass—just the same door for everyone. As we unpack the early church’s shift from a mostly Jewish movement to a global mission, we confront the tensions that come with growth and the simple answer that heals them: everyone stands on the same ground o...