🌱 Welcome to Underneath the Surface 🌱 In this episode, we’re diving into a foundational truth of the Christian faith: You can’t earn your way into heaven.

No amount of good works, striving, or self-righteousness can compare to the free gift of salvation that comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We break down Ephesians 2:8-10, reminding ourselves and our listeners that we are God’s workmanship, created for good works — but not saved by them. This is a message for every believer who’s ever felt like they had to “be better” to be accepted by God.

We discuss how religion, performance, and people-pleasing distort the gospel — and how freedom comes when we rest in the finished work of Jesus. 🕊️ Whether you’ve been walking with God for years or are just discovering His love, this episode will encourage you to stop strivi ...