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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 41 MIN

What Does It Mean to Fall Away From Grace? | Galatians 5:2-15

from CityRise Sermon Conversations · host Robby Dobbs, Ben Hays, Justin Kellough

What happens when Christians trade the freedom of the gospel for the exhaustion of a "performance review" faith? In Episode 72 of the Sermon Conversations podcast, the teaching pastors of CityRise Church dive deep into Galatians 5:2-15 as part of the ongoing "Set Free" series through the book of Galatians.In this episode, the pastors unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in the New Testament: what Paul actually means when he warns about "falling away from grace." They discuss the dangerous, subtle drift from resting in Christ's finished work into modern legalism, and how toxic online influencers can easily distract us from true, relationship-driven faith. From hilarious Houston traffic analogies to powerful cultural reflections on political polarization, this conversation explores how understanding God's overwhelming grace inevitably overflows into loving and serving our neighbors.Whether you are studying Galatians 5 for personal growth or preparing to hear this Sunday's sermon at a CityRise campus, this episode will challenge you to stop biting the hook of cultural outrage and start standing firm in Christian freedom.

What happens when Christians trade the freedom of the gospel for the exhaustion of a "performance review" faith? In Episode 72 of the Sermon Conversations podcast, the teaching pastors of CityRise Church dive deep into Galatians 5:2-15 as part of the ongoing "Set Free" series through the book of Galatians.In this episode, the pastors unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in the New Testament: what Paul actually means when he warns about "falling away from grace." They discuss the dangerous, subtle drift from resting in Christ's finished work into modern legalism, and how toxic online influencers can easily distract us from true, relationship-driven faith. From hilarious Houston traffic analogies to powerful cultural reflections on political polarization, this conversation explores how understanding God's overwhelming grace inevitably overflows into loving and serving our neighbors.Whether you are studying Galatians 5 for personal growth or preparing to hear this Sunday's sermon at a CityRise campus, this episode will challenge you to stop biting the hook of cultural outrage and start standing firm in Christian freedom.

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