This episode dives deep into the powerful and often misunderstood story behind the hymn “Amazing Grace.” Through the life of John Newton, we explore a journey marked by rebellion, moral failure, conviction, and ultimately transformation.

From his early years in London to his involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, Newton’s life reveals how easily sin can become normalized—and how far a person can drift from truth. But it also shows how grace can interrupt even the darkest paths. A life-threatening storm at sea became the turning point that awakened his conscience and began a long, difficult road toward repentance and renewal.

This episode unpacks themes of guilt, accountability, sanctification, and the courage it takes to face your past instead of hiding from it. It challenges listeners to examine their ow ...