#126: Made Alive in Christ

This week on Pastors Unfiltered, Pastors Brandon and Tony dive into Ephesians 2 and talk about one of the hardest—but most important—truths in Scripture: who we are without Christ and who we become in Christ. From discussing the reality of sin, culture, and spiritual warfare to the hope that comes through Jesus, this episode is a powerful reminder that even when we were dead in our sins — “But God” changes everything. They also talk Mariners baseball, puppets in kids ministry, AI, church culture, and why absolute truth still matters in today’s world. Watch or listen for laughter, honesty, and deep biblical truth as the pastors unpack Paul’s words and challenge us to live like we’ve truly been made alive in Christ. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Pastors Unfiltered1:30 – Mariners heartbreak and Seahawks talk4:00 – Pastor Brandon’s “dog portrait” gift6:00 – Church chaos and puppet appearances10:15 – Kids ministry puppets and laughter13:00 – New AI app “Sora” and deepfake craziness16:20 – Diving into Ephesians 2: Made Alive in Christ18:00 – What it means to be “dead in sin”19:30 – Slaves to the world, the devil, and our flesh21:20 – The influence of culture and social media23:30 – Truth vs. relativism in today’s world26:00 – The struggle between grace and our flesh28:30 – Conviction, self-control, and spiritual maturity30:40 – Paul’s brutal honesty about sin and judgment33:00 – What “wrath” really means in Scripture35:00 – The responsibility of pastors to teach truth38:00 – Culture, compromise, and the Gospel40:00 – Why preaching absolute truth still matters44:00 – “But God” — the turning point of hope46:00 – What’s next on Pastors Unfiltered