New Believers Podcast with Pastor Randy Williams | Freewater Church

In Episode 9 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy and Pastor Brian continue the conversation on prayer by focusing on how Jesus actually taught us to pray—and what to avoid.This episode helps break down the difference between real, honest communication with God and surface-level, repetitive, or performative prayer. You’ll hear why prayer is meant to be a dialog, not a monologue, and how authenticity, repentance, and intimacy with God are at the center of a healthy prayer life.The conversation also dives into practical ways to approach God with confidence, how to move beyond routine or scripted prayers, and how to grow deeper in your relationship with Him through daily communication.If you’ve ever struggled with knowing what to say, how to pray, or how to connect with God in a real way, this episode will help bring clarity and freedom to your prayer life.

In Episode 8 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy and Pastor Brian continue the discussion on building a healthy devotional life by focusing on one of the most important habits for every believer: prayer.This episode helps new believers understand what prayer really is, how to approach God with confidence, and how prayer becomes a daily relationship—not a religious routine. You’ll hear practical encouragement for developing consistency, learning how to communicate with God honestly, and growing in your walk with Jesus through prayer.If you’ve ever wondered how to pray, what to say, or how to make prayer a real part of your daily life, this episode is for you.

In Episode 7 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy is joined by Pastor Brian to talk about what a healthy devotional life looks like for a new believer.This episode focuses on practical Bible reading, how the Word of God teaches and shapes us, and why spiritual growth happens when we stop treating Scripture like a checklist and start treating it like a relationship. You’ll also hear encouragement on starting in the Gospels, learning to apply what you read, and building a consistent walk with Jesus over time.If you’re new to faith and unsure where to start, this episode will help you gain clarity, confidence, and a simple approach to growing in Christ.

In Episode 6 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy and Pastor Stan talk through how believers can approach the Bible in a meaningful, life-giving way. Rather than reading Scripture as a religious checklist, this episode explains how the Bible is God’s living, inspired Word and how He speaks to us through it.This conversation offers practical guidance for building a personal devotional life, learning where to start in Scripture, and understanding how reading, prayer, and listening work together in a growing relationship with Jesus. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to read the Bible or wondered how God communicates with us today, this episode will help bring clarity and confidence to your faith journey.Perfect for new believers or anyone wanting to grow deeper in their understanding of God’s Word.

In Episode 5 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy and Pastor Stan explore how obedience is not about restriction, but about freedom. This episode helps reshape how new believers see God’s commands — not as rules meant to control, but as loving guidance designed to protect, direct, and bring life.Through Scripture and relatable illustrations, this conversation shows how obedience flows out of relationship with Jesus and leads to spiritual growth, clarity, and confidence in your walk with God. If you’ve ever struggled with the idea of obedience, this episode will help you see it through a new lens — as a pathway to freedom, not fear.This episode is especially helpful for new believers learning how to trust God’s Word and follow Jesus with confidence.

In Episode 4 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy and Pastor Stan explore what it truly means to call Jesus your friend. This conversation goes beyond the idea of faith as a belief system and focuses on relationship—one built on trust, communication, and obedience.Through Scripture, this episode shows how Jesus invites us into closeness with Him, offering daily connection, guidance, and genuine friendship. You’ll learn how faith is not meant to be distant or transactional, but personal, interactive, and life-giving.This episode is especially helpful for new believers who want to understand how to grow in relationship with Jesus and experience faith as a real, ongoing walk rather than a one-time decision.

In Episode 3 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy and Pastor Stan talk about what happens after you give your life to Jesus—and how real spiritual growth begins.This episode walks through practical ways believers grow in their relationship with Christ, including telling others about Jesus, being baptized, obeying God’s Word, and allowing the Holy Spirit to change our desires from the inside out. You’ll hear why obedience isn’t about pressure or performance, but about love, relationship, and a growing hunger for God.Whether you’re a brand-new believer or someone wanting to strengthen your walk with Christ, this episode will help you understand how the Holy Spirit leads, guides, and empowers you to live a transformed life.

How do you know you’re really saved? In Episode 2 of the New Believers Podcast, Pastor Randy and Pastor Stan tackle one of the most common questions believers face, especially after coming to faith.This episode walks through biblical assurance of salvation, how the Holy Spirit confirms our faith, and why doubt does not disqualify you as a believer. The conversation also introduces the idea of sanctification, how salvation leads to a changed life, growing desires, and daily transformation through the work of the Holy Spirit.Whether you’re a new believer, returning to faith, or simply looking for confidence in your salvation, this episode offers clear, Scripture-based encouragement and practical insight for your walk with Christ.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the New Believers Podcast from Freewater Church, led by Pastor Randy, Discipleship Director at Freewater Church.In this first episode, Pastor Randy and Pastor Stan lay the foundation for the series by answering one of the most important questions in the Christian faith: What does it actually mean to be saved? They talk through common misconceptions, what we are saved from, what we are saved into, and how salvation leads to a daily, abundant life with Christ, not just eternity in heaven.This episode is designed for new believers, long-time churchgoers, and anyone wanting a clearer understanding of salvation through Scripture-based teaching and real conversation.📖 Resource referenced in this episode:New Believers: A Guide to Effective Christian Living by Greg Laurie🎧 Follow the New Believers Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay connected and grow with us each week.