Glorify and Grow

What actually saves you? Not your family name, not your denomination, not the church you grew up in, and not a moral scoreboard where the good has to outweigh the bad. In this episode, Pastor Thomas Kulp of Horizon Church digs into Romans and traces the thread all the way back to Abraham — reminding us that God's promise was never just for one group of people. It was always for everyone.Thomas shares a candid story about a fender-bender that turned into an unexpected gospel moment, talks through the identity trap that keeps people stuck (calling themselves alcoholics, sinners, "pastor's kids"), and challenges us to stop comparing ourselves sideways and start looking up.If you've ever felt like you couldn't measure up to Jesus — or like your past disqualifies you — this one's for you.📍 Horizon Church | Bosque Farms, New Mexico 🔗 Connect with us at horizonchurchonline.com

Have you ever felt like your past disqualifies you from God's love? In this episode of the Glorify & Grow Podcast, Pastor Thomas Kulp of Horizon Church digs into Romans 4 and the revolutionary truth of Sola Fide — justification by faith alone.Pastor Thomas explores why the early Jewish believers struggled to accept that salvation through Jesus Christ was available to everyone, not just those born into the right tradition or who followed the right rules. Using the example of Abraham and honest stories from his own faith journey, he unpacks the difference between sins of omission and commission, the danger of whiteboard Christianity, and what it truly means to receive God's grace as a gift.You'll hear a powerful story about a former drug kingpin turned pastor — and why his favorite saying, "We're all just jacked up," might be the most freeing thing you ever hear.In this episode:What Romans 4 teaches us about faith vs. worksSola Fide and Sola Scriptura explained simplyWhy God's grace extends beyond religion, tradition, or backgroundHow to stop measuring your sin and start receiving forgivenessWhether you're new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, this episode will challenge you to go deeper in understanding God's unconditional love.Connect with us: 🌐 Horizon Church – Bosque Farms, New Mexico 🎙️ New episodes every week on the Glorify & Grow PodcastSubscribe, share, and keep glorifying God and growing.

In this episode of the Glorify & Grow Podcast, Pastor Thomas Kulp dives into the heart of Paul’s teachings in Romans, exploring the profound shift from a life of "works" to a life of "faith."Human nature often drives us to earn our way—collecting accolades, checking off legal requirements, and trying to "work" for our salvation. But as Pastor Thomas illustrates through personal stories of hand-painted gifts and the history of the early church, grace is a gift that cannot be bought or earned.Key highlights in this episode:The Boasting Trap: Why Paul insists that boasting is excluded by the principle of faith.Works vs. Faith: Understanding why we naturally lean toward "doing" and why God asks us to "believe" instead.The Nature of Prayer: A candid look at the three answers to prayer (Yes, No, and Maybe) and learning to trust God’s timing over our own.The Gift of Grace: A reminder that salvation is a free gift, and our only task is to open it with a grateful heart.Join us as we learn to stop leaning on our own understanding and start resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Did you know you have something Adam never had? Pastor Thomas traces a beautiful line from Eden to the Old Testament temple to your own body — showing how God has always pursued closeness with His people, and how today, through the Holy Spirit, you are the temple. A clip that will change how you see yourself and your walk with God.

Who is God? It's a simple question — just three words — but Pastor Thomas Kulp discovered that answering it honestly might be one of the most important things a Christian can do. And getting it wrong? That's where things start to go sideways.In this episode of Glorify and Grow, Thomas unpacks Romans 3:21–23 and digs into what "the righteousness of God" really means — and why it's not about following rules or checking boxes. Along the way, he borrows a phrase from sports culture to make a bold point: God is the GOAT, the Greatest of All Time — past, present, and future — and nobody else even comes close. Not Brady, not Bannister, not your favorite president.Thomas also walks us through a beautiful thread that runs from Eden to the temple to you — the idea that God has always wanted to dwell with His people, and that through Christ, He now lives inside every believer. Your body is the temple. And that changes everything about how we see ourselves, how we love others, and how we share the gift of the gospel.Whether you've walked with Jesus for decades or you're still figuring out how to answer "Who is God?" — this episode will challenge you to stop comparing and start seeing God for who He really is.Topics covered:What "the righteousness of God" means in Romans 3:21–23Why God is the GOAT — and why no one else compares

Ever assume Easter has always been part of the Christian calendar? So did Pastor Thomas Kulp — until a little research stopped him in his tracks.In this episode of Glorify and Grow, Thomas walks us through the surprising history of how the resurrection came to be formally celebrated, from scattered second-century gatherings to the Council of Nicaea's landmark decree in 325 AD. Nearly 300 years after the cross and the empty tomb, the church finally put it on the calendar — and the story of why is fascinating.Along the way, Thomas unpacks the unexpected connections between Easter, the Jewish Passover, and even ancient pagan spring celebrations — and what that history means for how we live our faith today. Because as he reminds us, Easter can't just be about one Sunday. The resurrection was meant to change every day.Whether you're a church history buff or someone who never thought to ask where Easter actually came from, this episode will give you a fresh appreciation for what we're really celebrating — and why it still matters.Topics covered:When Christians first formally celebrated the resurrectionThe Council of Nicaea and the origins of Easter SundayThe connection between Easter, Passover, and pagan traditionThe film Risen and what Rome feared about JesusWhy resurrection living goes beyond a single holiday

In a world of shifting cultural norms, there is a growing tension between being "Politically Correct" and "Christ Correct." This video explores the vital distinction between following the fleeting opinions of society and standing firm on the eternal, unchanging Word of God.Key Takeaways:Temporal vs. Eternal: Political correctness is a moving target shaped by the "spirit of the age." Being Christ correct is rooted in the "Spirit of Truth."Pleasing Man vs. Pleasing God: The clip challenges viewers to examine whether their primary goal is social acceptance or biblical faithfulness.The Foundation: While culture redefines morality every decade, the teachings of Jesus provide a solid rock that offers true clarity and peace in a confusing world.This isn't just about a change in vocabulary; it’s about a change in allegiance. It’s a call for believers to trade the fear of man for the fear of the Lord and to live lives that reflect the heart of Christ, regardless of the cultural cost.