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The Grace Notes Podcast
by Rocky Ankeny, Josh Wood, & David MacPherson
Three great musicians and friends sit down weekly to discuss their faith in and journey with Christ (Grace), general things they're excited about (Notes), and anything music related (Grace Notes). Please enjoy this new podcast that tries to talk more about Jesus! Did we mention there's trivia?
Episodes
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True Repentance - Ep. 29
Rocky and Josh explore Chapter 9 of The Presence Centered Life, unpacking what it genuinely means to deny oneself, pick up one's cross, and turn back to God. Rocky breaks down the literary and spiritual journey in Matthew 14–16, tracing the movement from the chaos of sin into new creation, and...
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Communing with God - Ep. 28
Ep. 28 - Rocky and Josh explore Chapter 8 of The Presence Centered Life, discussing what it means to practice unceasing prayer, read Scripture experientially, and meditate (hagah) on God's Word throughout the day. They break down practical ways to slow down in prayer—from morning and evening…
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Drawing Near - Ep. 27
Ep. 27 - Rocky and Josh dive into Chapter 7 of The Presence Centered Life, exploring the vital discipline of cooperating with the Holy Spirit and maintaining a daily, check-in prayer life. They unpack what it means to be as close to God as we choose to be, reflecting on how easily the world draws...
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His Coming Presence - Ep. 26
Ep. 26 - Rocky and Josh continue as a dynamic duo for Episode 26: His Coming Presence, turning their attention to Chapter 6 of The Presence Centered Life. They unpack deep theological insights from the Bible Project, exploring how God’s decision to cast Adam and Eve out of Eden was ultimately an...
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His Indwelling Presence - Ep. 25
Ep. 25 - Rocky and Josh anchor Episode 25: His Indwelling Presence, diving into Chapter 5 of The Presence Centered Life. They explore how Jesus transforms our hearts to receive the indwelling, Holy Spirit of God, drawing contrasts between Saul and David while reflecting on Old Testament insights...
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His Presence Dwelt Among Us - Ep. 24
Ep. 24 - Rocky and Josh explore Chapter 4 of The Presence Centered Life in Episode 24: His Presence Dwelt Among Us, reflecting on the incredible reality of God dwelling with His people in human form as Jesus and what it means to live as His chosen and beloved. The duo discusses laying down...
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Called Into His Presence - Ep. 23
Ep. 23 - Rocky and Josh explore Chapter 3 of The Presence Centered Life in Episode 23: Called Into His Presence, examining what it means to be actively invited into fellowship with God. The duo reflects on surrendering personal plans, navigating spiritual droughts by running directly to Him, and...
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Created for His Presence - Ep. 22
Ep. 22 - Rocky and Josh continue their journey through Presence Centered Life, diving into Chapter 2: Creating. The trio explores how humanity was designed to dwell and live in God's presence, reflecting on the Sermon on the Mount and how God serves as an absolute refuge whose love far outweighs...
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Awareness of His Presence - Ep. 21
Ep. 21 - Rocky and Josh kickoff a brand-new season of their book club series in Episode 21: Awareness of His Presence, diving into the introduction and Chapter 1 of The Presence Centered Life by Bill Elliff. The duo explores what it looks like to anchor daily routines in God's manifest presence,...
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Celebrations & Farewells - Ep. 20
Ep. 20 - Rocky, Josh, and David mark a major milestone in Episode 20: Celebrations & Farewells, taking time to look back on how God has sown seeds, multiplied their efforts, and blessed the journey of Grace Notes. They celebrate reaching 1,000 streams, reflect on inside jokes and favorite format...
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Summer 2026 Blessings - BONUS Ep. 6
BONUS Ep. 6 - As summer comes to a close, Rocky, Josh, and David recount the blessings they've experience this summer from the Lord and update you on their "Grace" section of the podcast! Ep. 20 will be here before you know it! Enjoy! Links: 🎵 Grace Jams: Christian Song of the Week Playlist…
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Our Favorite Bible Verses - BONUS Ep. 5
BONUS Ep. 5 - Rocky, Josh, David share their usual Grace Section for the week, but also tell you a little bit about their favorite Bible verses! We hope to see you soon for Ep. 20! Links: 🎵 Grace Jams: Christian Song of the Week Playlist 🔗 Link Tree 📰...
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Humbled - Ep. 19
Ep. 19 - After a two week hiatus, Rocky, Josh, and David gather for a heart-to-heart roundtable centered on what it means to be Humbled, discussing the unexpected ways God shifts our perspective and grounds our hearts. They share personal insights on navigating seasons of anxiety, the power of...
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Invitation - Ep. 18
Ep. 18 - Rocky, Josh, and David gather for a virtual roundtable discussion centered on Invitation, exploring how we can use our everyday routines and current skills to actively love others the way Jesus loves them. They lean into what it means to live out an invitational faith, shifting our focus...
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Seeking God & Staying Fit - BONUS Ep. 4
BONUS Ep. 4 - Rocky, Josh, and David take a break from recording a full episode this week as summer travel continues. They still bring you a very condensed version of the Grace Section of the Podcast along with a fitness journey update! Enjoy! (Sorry this upload is late!)
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Cruises, Kitchens, & Consistency - BONUS Ep. 3
BONUS Ep. 3 - Rocky, Josh, and David take a break from recording a full episode this week as the summer begins and vacations abound! They still bring you a very condensed version of the Grace Section of the Podcast and talk about what summer plans they are looking forward to most! Enjoy! Links…
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Is Church Optional? - Ep. 17
Ep. 17 - Rocky, Josh, and David tackle the burning question: Is Church Optional? Building on last week’s discussion, the trio sits down for a roundtable to examine why so many people claim a personal faith while choosing to walk it out completely isolated from a local church community. Links: 🎵...
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Assumptions - Ep. 16
Ep. 16 - Rocky, Josh, and David gather for a roundtable discussion tackling common assumptions and misconceptions surrounding Christianity. Links: 🎵 Christian Song of the Week Playlist 🔗 Link Tree 📰 Newsletter 🟦 Facebook 📸 Instagram…
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Testimonies - Ep. 15
Ep. 15 - Rocky, Josh, and David follow up last week's guest episode by opening up and sharing their own personal testimonies. They reflect on the awe of God’s manifest presence and the beautiful gift of constant relationship with Him, while celebrating major milestones like the end of the…
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Testimony (with Hunter Kane) - Ep. 14
Ep. 14 - Rocky, Josh, and David are joined by special guest Hunter Kane to discuss the power of a personal Testimony. They explore Hunter’s journey to Christ, the challenges of aligning one's life with Jesus as a new believer, and how faith reshapes a musical calling. Final Trivia Finds - It...
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Weakness - Ep. 13
Ep. 13 - Rocky, Josh, and David explore Chapter 10 of The Man for the Day, leaning into the biblical perspective on Weakness and how God’s strength is made perfect in it. They reflect on how God is working through perspectives gained from throughout the week, and the importance of being still and...
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Poetry, Exams, & Busyness - BONUS Ep. 2
BONUS Ep. 2 - Rocky, Josh, and David take a break from recording a full episode this week as the end of the semester and busy schedules kick in. They still bring you a very condensed version of the Grace Section of the Podcast! Enjoy! We will see you next week with Ep. 13 and the conclusion of…
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Prayer - Ep. 12
Ep. 12 - Rocky, Josh, and David dive into Chapter 9 of The Man for the Day to explore the transformative power of Prayer and what effective prayer practically looks like. They discuss the importance of starting the day with the Word and living a life saturated by the Word. Links: 🔗 Link...
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Anger - Ep. 11
Ep. 11 - Rocky, Josh, and David explore Chapter 8 of The Man for the Day, digging into the roots of Anger and how to navigate it through a biblical lens. They begin by addressing a listener's follow-up question regarding Repentance from the previous episode, while reflecting on the growing...
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Repentance - Ep. 10
Ep. 10 - Rocky, Josh, and David explore Chapter 7 of The Man for the Day, focusing on the practical steps of Repentance and what it looks like to turn back to God. They tackle a difficult question regarding why people struggle to pick up their Bibles and discuss how God is working through both…
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Sabbath Week - BONUS Ep. 1
BONUS Ep. 1 - Rocky, Josh, and David take a break from recording a full episode this week as recitals and travel kick in. They still bring you a very condensed version of the Grace Section of the Podcast! Enjoy! We will see you next week with Ep. 10!
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Fire - Ep. 9
Ep. 9 - Rocky, Josh, and David dive into Chapter 6 of The Man for the Day to discuss the refining power of "Fire," specifically exploring how to truly desire and seek out the manifest presence of God. They tackle a question on how to approach the "meaning of life" from a Biblical perspective,...
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Resolve - Ep. 8
Ep. 8 - Rocky, Josh, and David tackle Chapter 5 of The Man for the Day, focusing on the biblical importance of resolve, grit, and working out what has been worked into the lives of Christian men. They also address a question about the often blurred line between laziness and rest. Links: More for...
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Courage - Ep. 7
Ep. 7 - Rocky, Josh, and David tackle Chapter 4 of The Man for the Day, focusing on the biblical necessity of courage. They address a listener's question about emotional conviction, sharing personal wisdom on overcoming the tendency to "bottle up" anxieties and the importance of turning to God...
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Direction - Ep. 6
Ep. 6 - In this Episode, Rocky, Josh, and David explore Chapter 3 of The Man for the Day, focusing on the importance of finding and following God’s direction. They celebrate a shout-out from a student’s grandparent, discuss finding joy in trials, and share how God is deepening their passion for...
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Preparation - Ep. 5
Ep. 5 - In this Episode, Rocky, Josh, and David explore Chapter 2 of The Man for the Day and what it truly means to be spiritually prepared. They clear up an earlier misunderstanding about Hell, celebrate a listener in Russia, and share how God is moving in their lives through heart change and...
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Surrender - Ep. 4
Ep. 4 - Rocky, Josh, and David sit down and discuss what Lord is teaching and showing them this week AND continue their book club segment (Chapter 1 - Surrender)! The group also discusses what they are excited for in the week ahead and converse about some of their current musical interests!…
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The Man for the Day - Ep. 3
Ep. 3 - Rocky, Josh, and David sit down and discuss what Lord is teaching and showing them this week AND start their book club segment! The group also discusses what they are excited for in the week ahead and converse about some of their current musical interests! Buckle up, because they also...
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The Presence Centered Life - Ep. 2
Ep. 2 - Rocky, Josh, and David sit down and discuss their recent experiences at the look to Jesus Conference through the lens of what Lord is teaching and showing them this week. The group also discusses what they are excited for in the week ahead and converse about some of their current musical...
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Jesus, Joy, & Jams - Ep. 1
Ep. 1. In this Inaugural Episode, three musician friends, Rocky, Josh, and David, share about their faith in Jesus Christ ✝️, their excitement for the week 🤩, and their musical interest in the present moment 🎵. They also answer trivia! Enjoy Episode 1! Got Feedback? Leave it below! ⬇️
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Three great musicians and friends sit down weekly to discuss their faith in and journey with Christ (Grace), general things they're excited about (Notes), and anything music related (Grace Notes). Please enjoy this new podcast that tries to talk more about Jesus! Did we mention there's trivia?
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Rocky Ankeny, Josh Wood, & David MacPherson
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How many episodes does The Grace Notes Podcast have?
The Grace Notes Podcast currently has 35 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Grace Notes Podcast about?
Three great musicians and friends sit down weekly to discuss their faith in and journey with Christ (Grace), general things they're excited about (Notes), and anything music related (Grace Notes). Please enjoy this new podcast that tries to talk more about Jesus! Did we mention there's trivia?
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The Grace Notes Podcast is created and hosted by Rocky Ankeny, Josh Wood, & David MacPherson.
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