Answers for Life Podcast
Welcome to the Answers for Life podcast! In these episodes, join Pastor Sarah Gardner and guests as they open God's Word, share encouragement, and answer questions on how to follow Jesus in every day life.
Episodes
237 episodes
Is Hearing God’s Voice Normal?
Many believers read about miracles yet assume they’ll “just happen.” The supernatural becomes normal when we quiet the noise, cut distractions, and train our hearts to hear the Holy Spirit through the Word.
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Why Couldn't Someone Else Take Jesus's Place On The Cross?
Hebrews 10 shows that Jesus’ sacrifice replaced rituals and ceremonies with a new covenant of grace. Through His blood, we are forgiven, free from guilt, and invited into true relationship with God. Salvation is not earned but rece...
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How Do You Make Disciples as a Christian?
Discipleship isn’t complicated—it’s about loving people, sharing what God has taught you, and walking together in faith. Salvation is a free gift, but growing in Christ means maturing, serving others, and helping them grow too. Whe...
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How Does His Sacrifice Benefit All Of Us?
Salvation isn’t automatic—it’s a choice. In this message, we unpack Hebrews 9 and the powerful truth that Jesus’ sacrifice was once and for all, but it requires our personal decision to receive Him. Discover the freedom, covenant, ...
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Why You Should Treat Others as You Want to Be Treated?
What does it really mean to serve God and others in a practical way? This message shows how treating others the way you want to be treated brings peace, restores relationships, and reflects God’s love in daily life. Fr...
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How Do You Know When God Is In Your Presence?
The weight of secrets, guilt, and past mistakes can feel impossible to carry. Through the blood of Jesus, there is complete forgiveness and the power to restore what was broken. This message reveals how sincerity, transparency, and...
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How Can Loving Your Enemies Transform Your Life?
True reverence for God isn’t just about rituals—it’s revealed in how we live and how we treat others. From blessing our enemies to overcoming evil with good, scripture calls us to respond differently than the world does.
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How Do You Cleanse Your Sins?
Through Jesus, we are given true righteousness — not based on rituals or rules, but by His sacrifice that puts us in right standing with God. The old covenant only covered sin temporarily, but the new covenant brings lasting redemp...
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How Do We Reverence God Today?
Reverencing God isn’t about fear or empty traditions—it’s about love, respect, and living out His Word in our daily lives. True reverence comes from understanding His goodness, walking in His love, and showing honor through how we ...
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Are You Living as God’s Tabernacle?
God has already done His part—now it’s up to us to walk in His promises. We are the living tabernacle of God, carrying His Spirit within us, and as we renew our minds and stay connected daily, His presence transforms how we think, ...
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How To Keep Your Faith Strong in Stressful Times?
Faith is built before the storm, not during it. By preparing daily in the Word of God, surrounding yourself with encouragement, and exercising your spiritual “muscles,” you can stand strong when stress and trials come. With God as ...
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What Does Hebrews Teach Us About Jesus as Our High Priest?
Hebrews reveals Jesus as the eternal High Priest who established a better covenant with better promises. The story of Melchizedek foreshadows Christ’s role as King of justice and peace, communion reminds us of healing and restorati...
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Is God Calling You?
Your “three tomatoes” are the precious children God has entrusted to you. Before chasing other callings, He may be asking you to first nurture, protect, and guide them in faith. When you pour into them now, you plant seeds that wil...
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How Can Faith Lead to Spiritual Growth?
Faith works through love and endurance, and it’s essential to remain patient as we trust God’s promises. Spiritual growth requires commitment, overcoming distractions, and staying focused on God’s unchanging word to experience true...
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How Can Keeping Short Accounts with God Transform Your Life?
Living with sincerity before God can unlock powerful blessings in your life. By examining yourself and keeping short accounts, you allow God to guide you toward spiritual growth and peace.
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How Can Forgiveness Keep You Spiritually Sharp?
Spiritual growth requires consistent love and forgiveness, even when it’s hard. When we choose to forgive and keep loving others, we prevent ourselves from becoming spiritually dull and ensure we remain sharp in our faith.
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How Can Experiencing God Transform Your Life and Faith?
Experiencing God firsthand is the key to deepening your faith and thirst for His Word. Put God first, trust in His guidance, and watch as He transforms every area of your life.
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How Can We Move Beyond the Basics and Grow Spiritually?
Spiritual growth happens when we move beyond the basics and start applying God’s Word.By maturing in our faith, we unlock a deeper connection with God and live a more purposeful life.
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How Can Faith Overcome Insecurity and Empower Your Life?
True strength comes not from our abilities, but from the power of belief. When we embrace our vulnerabilities and trust in something greater, we unlock a force that can change everything.
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Are You Still Stuck at the Starting Line?
Hebrews 5 challenges us to stop coasting and start maturing. Real growth means sacrifice, obedience, and finding spiritual mentors who push you deeper into God’s truth.
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How One Life Can Impact Generations
When you live the Word, it doesn’t stop with you, it multiplies. Discover how walking in God’s love, speaking His truth, and giving from the Spirit creates a legacy that echoes across generations.
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Still Settling for Less Than God Promised? | Through the Bible: Hebrews
Hebrews 4:16 invites us to come boldly, so why are we still holding back? God’s promises are waiting, but it’s on us to believe, ask, and receive.
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What’s Really Standing Between You and God?
Spiritual maturity doesn't happen by accident. This message unpacks how distractions, discipline, and decisions shape your walk with God, and why choosing Him first always leads to a better life.
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Still Trying to Face Life Alone? | Through the Bible: Hebrews
Spiritual growth isn’t optional, it’s everything. Hebrews 4 reveals that Jesus, our High Priest, understands every struggle we face and invites us boldly into His presence. You don’t have to carry life alone when God is near, avail...
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