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Sage Spirituality
by Joil A Marbut
Reaching back, leaning in and seeking out a deeper experience with God. Go deeper with your host Joil Marbut. Visit us at https://www.sagespirituality.com/ for more information about our podcast
Episodes
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The Gospel According to Paul #27. Romans 10:1-13.
Send us Fan Mail You’re not as good as you think you are. They’re not as bad as you think they are. And salvation isn’t as difficult as it might seem. In this episode of The Gospel According to Paul, we look at Romans 10:1–13 and the simple yet powerful message Paul shares about salvation. What...
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The Gospel According to Paul #26. Romans 9:30-33.
Send us Fan Mail How does the chief cornerstone become a stumbling stone? In this episode, we look at the ways we allow good news to become a tripping point in our lives. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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The Gospel According to Paul #25. Romans 9:14-29.
Send us Fan Mail This section of Paul's letter to the Romans, when coupled with the prior ones, can make it seem that although God loves us, he may lack in goodness. This raises hard questions that deserve honest answers. Pastor Tim Keller said, "Suffering is unbearable if you aren't certain that...
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Episode 100! Celebrating with a Special Guest + a Little Q&A Sesh!
Send us Fan Mail We’ve made it to Episode 100! Join us for this very special episode of Sage Spirituality as Joil sits down with a very special guest—someone much closer to the heart of the show—for some fun, interesting, and unexpected Q&A! Most of all, we’re celebrating YOU—our listeners. Thank...
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99. The Gospel According to Paul #24. Romans 9:6-13.
Send us Fan Mail “Can God hate someone?” Romans 9:6–13 contains some of the more challenging and often misunderstood verses in Paul’s letter. What does Paul mean when he says that God loved Jacob but hated Esau? How should we understand God’s choice, His sovereignty, and human responsibility? In...
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98. The Gospel According to Paul #23. Romans 8:31-9:5
Send us Fan Mail What does perfect love really look like? And why would anyone reject it? In this episode, we explore Paul's powerful revelation of God's limitless love—a love that cannot be earned, cannot be broken, and cannot be separated from those who belong to Christ. As Romans 8 gives way…
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97. The Gospel According to Paul #22. Romans 8:18-30.
Send us Fan Mail There is pain in this world. We all have to choose our pain: the pain of obedience or the pain that comes with the regret of sin. In this episode, we dive into Paul's powerful words in Romans 8:18–30, exploring how present suffering, future hope, and the choices we make shape the...
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96. The Gospel According to Paul #21. Romans 8:1-17.
Send us Fan Mail How can I walk out of sin and into sonship? Romans 8 is one of the most hope-filled chapters in all of Scripture. After wrestling with the struggle of Romans 7, Paul turns the corner and shows us what life in the Spirit looks like. Freedom is not found in trying harder. It is…
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95. The Gospel According to Paul #20. Romans 7:14-25.
Send us Fan Mail Some people treat the Gospel like a one-time transaction. A “get out of hell free” card. Just enough Jesus to fix a problem and move on with life. But Paul paints a much deeper picture. Romans 7:14–25 is one of the most difficult and debated passages in the book of Romans. In…
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94. The Gospel According to Paul #19. Romans 7:1-13.
Send us Fan Mail Who is my real enemy? Most of us spend our lives fighting battles around us, while missing the one happening within us. In this episode, we look at the problem of sin and uncover an enemy that is closer than we may have imagined. More importantly, we see how the gospel speaks…
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93. The Gospel According to Paul #18 Romans 6:15-23
Send us Fan Mail You’re going to serve somebody. Bob Dylan said it… but honestly, Paul said it first. In Romans 6:15–23, Paul lays it out plain—there’s no middle ground. We’re either serving sin or serving righteousness. That’s it. And here’s the tension… we like to think we’re free. But Paul…
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92. The Gospel According to Paul #17 Romans 6:1-14
Send us Fan Mail “Houston, we have a problem.” That famous line from Apollo 13 captures the tension Paul is addressing in Romans 6. The problem then is the same problem now—sin. Paul raises the question many believers wrestle with: If grace is real… does that mean sin doesn’t matter? In this...
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91. The Gospel According to Paul #16. Romans 5:12-21
Send us Fan Mail Episode 91 — Romans 5:12–21 Paul shows that sin and death entered through Adam, while grace and life came through Jesus. A battle remains over what will reign, and each of us must decide which authority shapes our lives. In this episode, we explore the tension between death and...
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90. The Gospel According to Paul #15, Romans 5:6-11
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the stories we tell about God slowly get shaped more by our experiences than by the actual good news of the gospel. Before we realize it, what started as faith can turn into something closer to a myth. In this episode, we sit with Romans 5:6–11 and ask a hard (but…
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89. The Gospel Accourding to Paul #14 Romans 5:1-5
Send us Fan Mail If we cannot avoid the difficult times and the pain in life, how to we benefit from it? In this episode we again turn our focus to Abraham to find the way forward, even when it hurts. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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88. The Gospel According to Paul #13. Romans 4:15-25
Send us Fan Mail If we cannot be saved by the law, why do we even need it? In this episode, we will look at the life of Abraham, the father of the faith, to see just how he measured up. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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87. The Gospel Accourding to Paul #12. Romans 4:9-15
Send us Fan Mail Romans 4:9–15 | Big Faith and Real Growth In this episode of Sage Spirituality, Joil Marbut continues the journey through Romans 4:9–15, unpacking Paul’s gospel-centered argument that righteousness has always come by faith, not law or religious markers. Using Abraham as the...
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86. The Gospel According to Paul #11. Romans 4:1-8
Send us Fan Mail You know that moment on vacation when someone offers you three luxurious days and two nights for free—and you instantly know it’s a timeshare presentation? Paul shows us in Romans 4 that the Gospel is nothing like that. Using Abraham and David, Paul reminds us that righteousness...
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85. The Gospel According to Paul #10. Romans 3:27-31
Send us Fan Mail If we didn’t earn our salvation, why do we still drift into pride? This week, we’re digging into Paul’s reminder to both Jews and Gentiles in the Roman church about the sneaky trap of pride — and how it can quietly shape our walk with God. Pull up a chair and let the Holy Spirit...
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84. The Gospel According to Paul #9. Romans 3:21-26
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into Paul’s bold message for anyone who thinks they can earn their salvation by being “good enough.” He makes it perfectly clear: righteousness is not something we achieve by our own effort—it’s a gift received through faith. We unpack how Paul’s teaching...
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83. The Gospel According to Paul #8 - Romans 3:9-20
Send us Fan Mail Is there such as a thing as an advantage in the spiritual life that isn’t an advantage? In this episode we will look at Paul’s take on those Jewish brothers and sisters in the church at Rome. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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82. The Gospel According to Paul #7 - Romans 3:1-8
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we unpack Paul's powerful argument about God's faithfulness and human unrighteousness. What happens when our failures seem to highlight God's goodness? Does that excuse sin or expose our desperate need for grace? Paul reminds us that God's faithfulness doesn't…
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81. The Gospel According to Paul #6 - Romans 2:17-29
Send us Fan Mail In this eposide, join us as we consider Paul's challenge to the Roman church to live a life that would make non-believers their belief in God. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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80. The Gospel According to Paul #5 - Romans 2:1-16
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will continue to consider how Paul’s message to the Romans applies to those of us who are believers today. See why this book is both “the most pessimistic page of literature upon which your eyes have rest” as well as “the most beautiful poem to which your ears...
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79. The Gospel According to Paul #4 - Romans 1:18-32
Send us Fan Mail The Gospel According to Paul #3 - Romans 1:18-32 The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the…
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78. The Gospel According to Paul #3 - Romans 1:16-17
Send us Fan Mail The Gospel According to Paul #3 - Romans 1:16-17 The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the…
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77. The Gospel According to Paul #2 - Romans 1:8-16
Send us Fan Mail The Gospel According to Paul #2 - Romans 1:8-15 The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the…
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76. The Gospel According to Paul #1-Romans 1:1-7
Send us Fan Mail The Gospel According to Paul #1-Romans 1:1-7 The Apostle Paul is possibly the greatest theologian in the history of the church. Writing numerous letters explaining the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will be taking a deep dive into his understanding of the Gospel....
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75. Jouney through the Gospels #33. Mark 9:14-29 Don’t Be So Frustrating!
Send us Fan Mail What frustrated Jesus the most? Was it the sinfulness that surrounded him on all sides? Or maybe the occupying Romans in the Promised Land? The Gospels actually continue to point towards faithlessness among those who claim to believe as the one thing that frustrated him the most....
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74. Journey through the Gospels #32. The Transfiguration. A Glimpse at What God is Really Doing
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we climb the mountain with Peter, James, and John to watch as Jesus is transformed before our eyes. What was going on, and why did it happen? Believe it or not, it has everything to do with you and your life in the 21st century. Reaching back and leaning into a...
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73. Journey through the Gospels #31. Overcoming Hubris in a Pride Filled World.
Send us Fan Mail Pride is the root of sin. I caused an angel to fall and it causes us to think we cannot fail or possibly be wrong about something. Jesus taught a life lesson with one short sentence in response to an epic failure from Peter. Reach back and lean in to this episode and allow the…
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72. The Exponential Life: Special Edition!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will look inside the host of Sage Spirituality's new book, "The Exponential Life." It was recently named "Hottest New Publication" on Amazon, and testimonies of transformed lives are rolling in. Take a few minutes with Joil and see why reading this book will...
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71. Journey through the Gospels #30. Who do you say I am?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the most important question ever asked in history. One that can change the course of our lives. Take a moment to consider what Jesus was really asking his disciples, and also allow yourself to see the power of a question. Thank you for joining us at…
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70. Advent Special #4. LOVE
Send us Fan Mail Love has been so twisted and diluted in our world that it is nearly unrecognizable to many of us. In this episode, we will look back at the meaning of real love and lean into the Advent text as we conclude this season of expectation. Thank you for joining us in this Hope, Peace,...
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69. Advent Special #3. JOY
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will pause during this Advent season and consider the difference between happiness and joy, one is fleeting, and one is secure. One can be pursued, and the other can only come as a result of God’s gracious work in our lives. Thank you for joining us at the...
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68. Advent Special #2. PEACE
Send us Fan Mail In this special Advent episode of Sage Spirituality, we will pause to consider the prophecy and the proclamation of “Peace on earth” that surrounded the birth of Jesus. Did Jesus come to bring peace? Or maybe we have misunderstood his definition of what peace truly is to us?…
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67. Advent Special #1. HOPE
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take time to slow down and consider the real meaning of Christmas. We take a look at the Incarnation, God made flesh. We find that there are no hopeless situations, only situations without Jesus. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at...
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66. Journey through the Gospels #29. Who's leading who?
Send us Fan Mail Whether we realize it or not, we are all being led; everyone is following someone. In this episode, we look at the influence those closest to us possess. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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65. Journey Through the Gospels #28 Mark 8:11-21 “Don’t think it won’t get you.”
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we look at Jesus’ warning against the leaven of Herod and the Pharisees. Many think this is about bread, but it has more to do with your modern life than you may think. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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64. Journey Through the Gospels #27 Mark 8:1-10 "Top Ten Reasons Jesus is Attractive"
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will consider the second miracle feeding of the masses, but we will look beyond the obvious miracle to see why the masses followed him during his time on earth. With a bit of late-night talk show inspiration we compiled a "top-ten list" of the reasons that…
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63. Journey Through The Gospels #26. Be Open.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will pause and consider what Jesus’s prayer for a man who was deaf and mute says about his prayer for us. He wants you to hear and speak of his goodness. Reaching back and leaning in as we go deeper in our journey with God. Thank you for joining us at the…
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62. Journey Through the Gospels #25 Mark 7:24-30 “What the what?”
Send us Fan Mail What do you do with a response from Jesus that just seems out of place? When it doesn’t really reflect what you expected to hear? Maybe even a response that is so strong it makes him look unsightly in the eyes of his listeners? You look back at church history and lean into the…
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61. Journey Through the Gospels #24 Mark 7:17-23. Your thoughts and your actions are connected. Where is it all coming from?
Send us Fan Mail Your thoughts are controlling your life. Where are they coming from? It may shock you to find out in this episode of Sage Spirituality as we continue our journey through the Gospels. Thank you for joining us at the table. Visit us at sagespirituality.com for more.
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60. Journey Through the Gospels #23 Mark 7:1-13. Test your Inner Pharisee.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the issues at the heart of the Pharisees who persecuted Jesus and constantly attempted to entrap him with man-made legalism. We will give you a personal litmus test to check your inner Pharisee. The result may surprise you. Lean into this well-known...
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59. Journey Through the Gospels #22 Mark 6:45-56. Obedience even when it doesn’t make sense.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will dive into an unconventional and difficult command given to Jesus’ disciples. Their obedience serves as a lesson for us when we face headwinds and doubts in our own journey. When we obey, it opens us up to a deeper work of grace, it is a work that may not…
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58. Journey Through the Gospels #21 Mark 6:30-44. Jesus' Recipe for a blessed life. Slow down - Be kind - Be generous!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sage Spirituality, we will be leaning into a very well-known text, it is a miraculous story that is retold in all four Gospels. During this time we will look deeper than the 5000 who were fed as we listen to Jesus' message to us today. Slow down even when you…
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57. Journey Through the Gospels #20 Mark 6:14-29. Gossip, grudges, and gyrating hips!
Send us Fan Mail What do gossip, grudges, and gyrating hips have in common? They are all found in the story of John the Baptist. From one of the most overlooked and unlikely places in this Gospel’s account, there is a deep and personal lesson for each of us to take away. You are invited to reach...
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56. Journey through the Gospels #19 Mark 6:7-13. Shaking off failures without quitting
Send us Fan Mail What exactly did Jesus mean when he told his disciples to “shake off the dust of their feet” when they had been rejected? Are you currently hanging onto something that Jesus is asking you to let go of so you can move on to your next assignment? In this episode, we will dig deep...
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55. Journey through the Gospels #18 Mark 6:1-6. Three simple steps
Send us Fan Mail Unbelief is more than a simple lack of faith, it was the one thing that limited Jesus' power to do miracles in his hometown of Nazareth. In this episode, we will look deeper into the cause and effect of unbelief and three simple steps to remedy it in our lives today. Thank you…
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54. Journey through the Gospels #17 Mark 5:35-43 Overcoming Disappointments
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were disappointed with God? Most likely, we have all had our moments. This episode will take a few moments to learn from some of the most notable figures in church history. From their experience, we will plot a course to overcome disappointment. Thank...
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Reaching back, leaning in and seeking out a deeper experience with God. Go deeper with your host Joil Marbut. Visit us at https://www.sagespirituality.com/ for more information about our podcast
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