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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Holy Spirit's First Work: Softening Hearts

from Matt Ayars Podcast · host Matt Ayars

What’s hardening your heart?Most of us assume the first step of following Jesus is faith.It’s not.Before faith comes a softened heart.In this week’s message, we explore one of the Holy Spirit’s first works in our lives: preparing our hearts to receive God’s grace. You’ll discover two surprising things that harden our hearts—and how the Holy Spirit points us to Jesus to restore trust, forgiveness, and freedom.If you’ve been carrying bitterness, struggling to forgive, or wondering why it’s hard to trust God, this message is for you.Listen and let the Holy Spirit do his transforming work.

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