Redeemer Coast Church Podcast

Why are we here? What were we actually created for? In this episode, we go back to the beginning and explore the profound truth that humanity was created in the image and likeness of God—not by accident, but for relationship, fellowship and a life that reflects His nature on the earth. Sin distorted the way we saw ourselves and God, but Jesus came to restore what was lost and reveal who we were always created to be. As we learn to look to Jesus, we begin to see ourselves more clearly—to recognise that our purpose isn’t ultimately found in achievement, possessions, careers or what the world says about us, but in knowing our Creator and becoming like Him. You were created in His image, created for fellowship with Him, and created with a purpose far greater than you may realise. You were born to know Him. You were born to be like Him.

Who are you when you strip away your achievements, failures, background, reputation and the opinions of others? In this episode, we explore the life-changing truth of what it means to be “in Christ.” Jesus didn’t come simply to make us a better version of who we were; He came to give us a completely new identity. We no longer have to live defined by our past, our performance, comparison or self-effort. In Christ, we are chosen, deeply loved, adopted into God’s family, made righteous by faith, created with purpose and given a secure future. The challenge is learning to identify with what God says about us, even when our feelings tell us something different. As we fix our eyes on Jesus and renew our minds to the truth of who we are in Him, we begin to live from our true identity rather than striving to create one for ourselves.

Who are you? It’s a question every person wrestles with, and we can spend years looking for our identity in achievements, relationships, careers, experiences or even our failures. But none of these things were ever meant to define us. In this episode, we explore Paul’s words in Philippians 3 and the freedom that comes from being “found in Him.” Our identity is not something we have to earn through performance, nor is it something our past mistakes can take away—it is rooted in what Jesus has already accomplished for us. When we choose to stop defining ourselves by what we have done and instead identify with His righteousness, His love, His holiness and His finished work, our perspective begins to change. This is a daily decision to renew our minds and locate ourselves in Christ—to live from the truth of who He says we are, rather than continually striving to become someone we already are in Him.

What if you stopped trying to become sufficient and simply believed that, in Christ, you already are? In this episode, we explore the powerful truth of 2 Corinthians 3:5–6—that our sufficiency doesn’t come from ourselves, our performance or our ability, but from God, who has made us sufficient through Jesus. God’s grace isn’t something we receive once at salvation and then leave behind; it is the grace we are called to live by every day. When we focus on our failures and try to change ourselves through striving, we can easily fall into condemnation and frustration. But when we turn our attention back to Jesus and renew our minds to who we are in Him, something begins to change from the inside out. Grace doesn’t lower the standard—it transforms us by revealing what God has already done in us. You are not trying to become enough; your sufficiency is from God.

What if you’ve underestimated the role God has given you? In this episode, we explore what it means to recognise that every believer has a place and a purpose within the Church. Jesus is building His Church, and He has uniquely gifted and positioned each of us to take part in what He is doing. In a world that measures success by size, influence and recognition, Scripture points us to something different: faithfulness with what God has entrusted to us. Your contribution may feel small or unseen, but it matters to God. Join us as we reflect on what it means to stop comparing, embrace what God has given us, and faithfully take our place in what He is building.

In this episode, we unpack the remarkable story of Gideon and discover that great faith isn't built on confidence in ourselves or even in faith itself—it is built on knowing the character of God. Although Gideon saw himself as weak, insignificant, and unqualified, God saw him as a mighty warrior. As Gideon encountered God's heart and presence, his fear gave way to faith. Join us as we unpack how a deeper revelation of God's love, faithfulness, and the way He sees you becomes the foundation for unshakable faith. When you truly know the One who made the promises, you can trust Him with every area of your life.

Judges 6:12 “And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valour!””
God is the One who calls those things that be not as though they were. (Romans 4:17)
At the time the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, in the natural, Gideon did not look like a mighty man of valour.
Here was this man, hiding from the Midianites, living under their oppression, and God saw this as the perfect opportunity to call Gideon a mighty warrior.
God wanted to bring about deliverance for His people; in order to do that, He needed a man, someone who would see themselves the way God sees them.
God needed to address the way Gideon saw himself- a mighty warrior.
Gideon went from believing that he was a timid, useless, powerless man under the oppression of people, to a man who was called of God, equipped by Him to bring about His Word and will in the earth.
What has God said about you?!

Acts 3:16: “And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.”
As disciples of Jesus, we are called and equipped to do the works He did when He walked on the earth. We have been given the name of Jesus to carry out His will on the earth. What a wonderful privilege it is to be equipped with the name of Jesus to do the works of God! As His Church, His body and His children, we are called to do the works of Jesus. This is what faith in His name is for: that the plan and will of God may be accomplished on the earth.

‭‭Mark‬ ‭4‬:‭39‬-‭40‬ “Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”
This is a very confronting question that Jesus asked.
“Why are you so fearful?”
He was asking them why they were acting cowardly. This question reveals that they could have done exactly what Jesus did to the storm.

James 1:2-4 “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
No matter what we will ever face in life, we can choose to count it as joy! Faith looks at trials and tribulations and chooses joy because, as believers, we already know the outcome: victory!
The trials we face may not be joyful, but our response to the trials can be joy.
Our feelings and reasonings will want to complain, panic, worry, and fear, but rather than letting the fear of the circumstances dictate our response, we choose to believe what God has said in His Word and choose joy! We can choose joy by letting God’s Word be what we focus on and meditate on. Let His Word be the words that come out of our mouths, His Word be the praise on our lips, His Word be the anchor that keeps us steady.

Romans 4:4-5 “Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favour, but as what is due. But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,”
Faith is the currency in which we receive righteousness.
Believing what God has done in Jesus for us is how we receive salvation.
This is why faith is essential. Without faith, we can’t receive salvation. The only correct response to Gods grace is faith.

2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
This beautiful verse is right in the middle of the Holy Spirit saying through Paul that we’re in this world, we’re experiencing the decay of this world, and yet, because of the Holy Spirit and the life of God inside us, we can live powerful and effective lives that are pleasing to God!
We live these victorious lives by faith! When we’ve learned to walk by faith and not by sight, we have bold cheerfulness!
We can be godly cheerful because we know that no matter what we’re facing, we win!
So, what do we do with this precious faith that God has given to us?
As we go through life, we always have a choice of how we’re going to walk and live our lives. Either by sight- the things that are seen in the natural, our own strength, ability and resources, or by faith- what God has said and promised in His Word.
Are we going to walk by what we see and feel?
Are we going to walk by faith?
We are called to take the paths that are guided by what God has said about us!