Episode 3: Sanctification— Growing in Grace

If you’ve ever wondered why the Christian life can feel like a slow, sometimes messy journey — this episode is for you. In Episode 3 of Faith For U Today: Theology for Everyday Life, Sawyer and Lauren explore one of the most encouraging and misunderstood doctrines in Scripture: sanctification.

Sanctification answers the question, “Now that I’m saved… what happens next?” It describes the lifelong process of God shaping believers into the image of Christ. It’s not instant perfection — it’s steady transformation.

What Sanctification Really Means

In the episode, Sawyer breaks sanctification down into clear, simple terms. While justification is God declaring us righteous once for all through Christ, sanctification is the ongoing growth that follows — the daily work of the Holy Spirit within us.

He explains how sanctification is both:

• God’s work in us — changing our desires, strengthening our faith, helping us obey
• Our response to God’s grace — learning to surrender, repent, trust, and walk faithfully

Lauren brings her relatable honesty, asking practical questions about the struggle many believers face: “If I’m saved, why do I still mess up?”
Together, they talk about how sanctification isn’t about earning God’s approval — it’s about growing because we already have it.

Why This Doctrine Matters

When we understand sanctification correctly, it changes everything:

✔️ We stop striving to be “perfect”

Sanctification helps us see that growth takes time — and that God is patient with us.

✔️ We stop feeling defeated when we struggle

Failure doesn’t mean God has abandoned us. It means He is still shaping us.

✔️ We live with hope instead of guilt

God is committed to completing the work He started in us (Philippians 1:6).

✔️ We trust the Holy Spirit

Life change doesn’t come from willpower — it comes from surrendering to God’s power.

Sawyer reminds listeners, “Sanctification is not about trying harder — it’s about depending more deeply on the grace of God.”
And as Lauren adds, “God isn’t done with you. If you’re still breathing, He’s still working.”

In This Episode You’ll Learn

• What the Bible means by sanctification
• How it differs from justification
• Why spiritual growth is a lifelong process
• How the Holy Spirit transforms your heart
• What to do when you feel stuck in your walk
• How to pursue holiness without burnout or guilt

This is one of the most encouraging episodes yet — especially for anyone who feels overwhelmed, spiritually tired, or unsure if they’re growing at all.

🎧 Listen to Episode 3: Sanctification — Growing in Grace

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Every episode is also available on the Faith For U Today website, along with study guides, devotionals, and future teaching videos.

Final Encouragement

Sanctification reminds us that we’re not walking this journey alone. God is shaping you, stretching you, teaching you, and transforming you every single day — even in the moments that feel small or insignificant.

Growth may be slow, but it’s certain.
And the same grace that saved you is the grace that will continue to change you.

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