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Walking Free
by Vernon Terrell
It may be time to "stop talking and start walking" as the brand new creation you are in Christ. Ask yourself this question, "what does my next step of faith in this unique situation look like"? Now, by God's grace and in His timing, consider taking that step. https://exchangedlifecenter.org
Episodes
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Enjoy your labor. It's a gift from God!
Vernon takes a few minutes to encourage us to enjoy our labor, it's a gift from God. He also provides a quick update as to the upcoming move to Blackshear, GA. Lot's going on! Don't forget to checkout his music at https://worshipuntangled.com. Email any questions or encouragement to...
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Update - June 25, 2025
Vernon provides a quick ministry update (waiting on the county) and some exciting personal news. Lot's going on...pray for the Terrells!
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A New Chapter
Vernon provides an update on "what's next" after his departure from Grace Ministries International. He and his wife Michelle are building something new and exciting!
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Waiting
Vernon discusses the concept of "waiting" with Kyle Jenkins. It can be challenging when things don't seem to be going your way, especially after praying and seeking the Lord. Perhaps this podcast can encourage you while you wait. You can find out more about Grace Ministries International at...
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Interview With Southwest Christian Care Executive Director
Vernon sits down at the Golf For Grace tournament and interviews Paul Leslie, Executive Director at Southwest Christian Care. Learn more about Southwest Christian Care at https://www.swchristiancare.org. You can find out more about Grace Ministries International at https://gmint.org and download...
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What If You Believed This One Verse?
Vernon reminds us of the one truth that can be a game changer when it comes to walking free in Christ found in Romans 6. He also teases the new GraceTalk that is under construction that is titled, at this point, “Overcoming The Urge.”
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Tribute To Mike Quarles
Mike Quarles, co-author of the book “Freedom From Addiction” and many others, passed away late last week. Vernon shares just a few personal reflections about his friend Mike.
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Walking Free - Mental Health, Spiritual Root
Vernon talks through some stats on mental health and provides insights on Ephesians 4:17-24.
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Make The Most Of Your Time
Can you relate to one or more of the 5 regrets? Vernon talks through Ephesians 5:15-21 and encourages us to make the most of our time. Don't forget to register for our Golf For Grace tournament fundraiser in Cumming, GA at Windermere Golf Club on Nov 4, 2024. https://gmint.org/golfforgrace (we…
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Burnout
Vernon takes us through an article on burnout from Reclaim.ai at https://reclaim.ai/blog/how-to-recover-from-burnout. Download the free app at https://LifeUntangled.com and support us at https://gmint.org.
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Walking Free Update - August 15, 2024
Vernon shares a quick update. Our prior podcast host shut down and we have been moving over 100 episodes over to a new service. Yikes! Hopefully we did it correctly! Vernon also shares a few opportunities we have brewing at Grace Ministries International that allow us to "help EVEN MORE people…
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Election News - Not What You Think
Vernon gives us some election news that is GOOD NEWS, not political news. Take a few minutes and ponder your election. Also, take advantage of reading Vernon's book "Stop Fighting, Start Living - Unraveling Temptation" online at no charge. Register at https://stopfightingstartliving.com and you...
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Codependency - How Did I End Up Here?
Vernon and Michelle continue their discussion on codependency, building on our last episode, where we discussed God's design and understanding needs. This podcast discusses the possible origins of your codependent lifestyle and the typical codependency cycle, where you feel trapped with no hope....
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Codependency - Understanding the underlying needs
Vernon and Michelle introduce a short series on co-dependency. Today, they talk through God's design of man and how our total being is designed for relationship. They also touch on the core needs inherent in every human being. Needs that demand fulfillment. Understanding this foundation is vital…
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Risky Business
Vernon and Kyle talk about the idea of risk and faith. What is risk and what is actually "at risk"? If your sights are on what you want to happen, there is a risk of "failure." If you're stepping out in faith, trusting the outcome to your loving heavenly Father, there is no risk at all. There is…
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It's Part of the Plan
Vernon provides a quick thought on the crisis in the middle east and reminds us that all of this is part of the plan. So what should I be doing in the midst of all of this? I think you will be encouraged with the answer. Also, don't forget to register now for the Network220 Convention that will…
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God's Will Toward You Is Good
Vernon shares how the "knowledge of His will" in Colossians 1:9 is NOT about our marching orders to better behave or perform, but about God's good intentions to you and I in Christ. Vernon shares Paul's prayer for the Colossians, and he closes with a prayer for you. Vernon encourages you to walk...
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Crucified Together
Vernon takes us through a critical discussion on our co-crucifixion or "sustauróō". And the context of Galatians 2:20 is vital to the understanding. Vernon continues with Paul's encouragement to be careful and not "nullify" the grace of God. You might want to pray and ask the Father if you are...
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The Blahs - Where is God?
Vernon provides some practical tips and a scriptural perspective from Psalm 42 on how to address that feeling of "blah," that sense of spiritual or emotional stagnation. As humans, we are all prone to feeling "blah." The author of Psalm 42 described it as a "dry and thirsty" feeling with voices...
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Fully Engaged
Vernon shares part 3 of the critical elements to walk free in Christ. In this episode, Vernon looks at engaging our mind, heart, words, and our body to experience Christ in His fullness. Victory in Christ is not just some intellectual exercise, nor is it a purely emotional trip. God desires that…
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Where have you been?
Vernon gives a quick update on why the long lapse between episodes. We're getting back to normal in 2024.
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Everything You Need
Vernon continues the discussion on the critical elements of walking free. The lie we often hear is that we are lacking something, or God is holding out, or we need to try some new idea to REALLY "get free". The truth is we have everything we need. Vernon will take us though a few verses in 2…
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Look in the Mirror
Vernon comes back after a short holiday break and shares the first part of a 3-part series on Walking Free - Critical Elements to Experience Your Victory in Christ. This is a shortened version of what he shared with an incredible group from Argentina. Today on this episode he asks, "what do you…
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Get to the root!
Vernon and Kyle continue their discussion on freedom. The discussion begins with a conversation about some root issues regarding why we might not experience God's freedom.
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What is Freedom?
Vernon and Kyle talk through the question, "what is freedom?" and talk through a number of verses starting with Galatians 5:1. Of course, we always hear, "are you saying I can do whatever I want?" You may be surprised at the answer.
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Shame On You...REALLY?
Vernon and Kyle talk through the ideas of guilt and shame. Kyle shares how false guilt and shame led him down a very dangerous path. Guilt does have a purpose, but what is it?
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Faith
Vernon talks about the most important word in the New Testament. Faith. Why is it so important? Because "without faith it is impossible to please God". He also highlights the misunderstanding around James 2.
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Is God Pleased With Me
Vernon and Kyle talk through this idea of whether or not God is pleased with me or must I perform to get in His good graces.
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Overwhelmed
Vernon shares his thoughts around being "overwhelmed" and announces the launch of the brand new Life Untangled app (available for both Apple and Android mobile phones). You can also listen to the podcast from the app. Direct app download links available on https://lifeuntangled.com
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A Pastor's Pastor - From Performance To Peace
Bill Lovelace, founder of Christ Is Life Ministries, talks through his own story that took him from performance, to questioning, to burnout, and finaly experiencing God's grace, peace, and rest. You can find more at https://christislifeministries.com
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Guilt Trips Don't Work
Vernon and Kyle talk about guilt, shame, and manipulation. They encourage you to avoid relationships where guilt and shame are the primary drivers for behavior change and to be careful not to use those same tactics with others.
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When Your World Shakes
Vernon speaks with Vlado Hoblaj and his daughter Elizabeth on their counseling, teaching and fostering ministry in Croatia. Vlado is the founder of Hope For Life and has written a best-selling book in Croatia to encourage others in his country to place their hope on the unshakeable foundation of...
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Are You Willing? The Lord Is Definitely Coming!
Vernon Takes us through a brief discussion on Matthew 24, also described as part of the Olivet Discourse. Vernon begins with the crucial idea that God desire ALL to be gathered to Himself, but some are unwilling. And that's the question. Are you willing? Vernon then walks through the disciples'...
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Overwhelming statistics
Vernon takes us through some mental health statistics and asks for YOUR feedback. Please send your feedback to [email protected]. He suggests you journal your thoughts this week around 4 major categories (God, Life, Yourself, and Others).
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Take The Marker
Vernon talks about our righteousness in Christ and uses an illustration provided by one of the GMI team members. Our righteousness is not just an accounting entry in heaven, it is a reality right here and right now. The enemy wants you to "put on the bear suit" and fake it until you make it.…
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Love Should Not Hurt
Vernon shares his thoughts on some misconceptions around loving others. Loving others is not staying in toxic relationships. Sometimes, the best way to love is to step back or step away. Love does not require that you stand in harms way.
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Questions We Were Afraid To Ask - Part 1
Vernon & Kyle talk through "questions we were afraid to ask," like "Why doesn't this Christian Religion Work?," or "What about my feelings?", or "I know my identity, but it doesn't work?" Join us for the conversation.
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Space For Grace - God Is At Work
Vernon and Kyle sit down with Valerie Salas, the Director of Homeless Services at Christian Assistance Ministry in San Antonio, Texas to talk about her journey. Hold on to your hats, this is another incredible story of God's deliverance from alcoholism, drugs, homelessness, and more. Warning…
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Sara Breaks Free From Legalism
Vernon and Kyle talk with Sara Roy and her journey to freedom from a restrictive religious culture. Sara endured spiritual abuse and had the courage to make a change. God intersected Sara's life through some grace-based material by our friend and colleague, John Lynch, as well as a host of other...
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Pretty Flesh
Vernon and Kyle talk about the futility of trying to make God happy by figuring out what to do. Often, churches tell us "now that you are saved, get to work! You need to please God and be a better Christian." They may mean well, but the results can be devastating. Paul dealt with this issue as...
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No More
Vernon Takes us through the scripture on why you, as a believer in Christ, are no longer under judgment. You can stand confident "in Christ" on the Day of Judgment. There is no more judgment...period. No more.
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You Have Permission To Be You
Vernon highlights John 1 and 1 John 5 on your right, authority, and permission to be you, the brand new you that has been born of God.
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An Addiction That Started in Middle School
Vernon talks with Kyle Jenkins, a Dallas, Tx resident who began experimenting with drugs and alcohol in middle school, found Jesus while incarcerated, but was never told the truth about the radical transformation that happened when he accepted Christ. For years, Kyle prayed for something he...
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Work Untangled Launch
Vernon is back. Today, Vernon introduces a new initiative at Grace Ministries International called Work Untangled. Work Untangled is a new community focused on practicing grace@work! Paul's words, "Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ," are what we want to share with you…
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It All Comes Down To This One Thing
Vernon jumps back to Philippians 3 to understand more of Paul's thinking and attitude for living. The most important focus in life is knowing Christ. But how do we know Him? What does that look like? Paul shares a powerful truth with the folks in Philippi and with us that will transform your...
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Rejoice
Vernon talks through the idea of rejoicing, even when life comes at us hard. We don't pretend that life is not hard or circumstances are not difficult; we rejoice IN the Lord. Vernon also talks about anxiety and how we can work through that in Christ.
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The Mindset of God
Vernon takes us through a relational gold mine and a peak inside the very mind of Christ as described by the Apostle Paul in Philippians. The relational gold mine is one of humility and sacrifice, which may not look very appealing to the world, but to those in Christ, it is the very power of God...
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Confidence
Are you confident? Is your confidence misplaced? Are you encouraging confidence in others? Vernon looks at how the apostle Paul addressed these issues in some of his letters to the church.
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Don't Be Naive
Vernon talks through the benefits of learning from others, especially Solomon, as we figure out what walking in righteousness looks like! Those who avoid or resist wisdom and instruction are called "naïve", not by me but by Solomon!
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Permission to Experience Joy
Vernon challenges us with the idea of joy. Often, when we lose hope, we lose joy. And sometimes we don't feel we have permission to even experience joy. Joy is not based on everything going our way, it is a fruit of the Spirit. Give yourself permission to experience this incredible Fruit of the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It may be time to "stop talking and start walking" as the brand new creation you are in Christ. Ask yourself this question, "what does my next step of faith in this unique situation look like"? Now, by God's grace and in His timing, consider taking that step. https://exchangedlifecenter.org
HOSTED BY
Vernon Terrell
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It may be time to "stop talking and start walking" as the brand new creation you are in Christ. Ask yourself this question, "what does my next step of faith in this unique situation look like"? Now, by God's grace and in His timing, consider taking that step. https://exchangedlifecenter.org
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Walking Free is created and hosted by Vernon Terrell.
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