Host Andy Choate launches a new “Guilt to Grace Reads” series with a timeless classic: John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. In this narrated excerpt, we meet Christian—a man crushed by a spiritual burden—who is urged by Evangelist to “fly from the wrath to come,” set his eye on the Shining Light, and seek the Wicket Gate. Along the way, Christian faces scoffers (Obstinate), a wavering companion (Pliable), and his first great trial in the Slough of Despond, where a helper simply named Help lifts him onto solid ground.

This reading isn’t just literature—it’s a mirror for modern discipleship and mental health. Andy connects Bunyan’s imagery of burdens, doubt, discouragement, and resc ...