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Many believers know they're saved but still struggle to experience the peace, joy, and freedom Jesus promised.In this episode, Steve Adams sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas to discuss The Life You Were Reborn to Live. Together they unpack the subtle spiritual lies that keep Christians trapped in fear, striving, isolation, entitlement, and performance-driven faith.If you've ever sensed there must be more to following Jesus than simply "getting to heaven," this conversation offers a compelling invitation to rediscover the life you were truly reborn to live.Get Gary's new book: https://a.co/d/03OmXHwgLearn more about Gary Thomas: https://garythomas.comConnect with Embracing Brokenness Ministries: https://embracingbrokenness.orgCHAPTERS00:00 Why the Church Still Gives Gary Thomas Hope (Cold Open)01:12 Introduction & Meet Gary Thomas02:20 Why Gary Wrote The Life You Were Reborn to Live08:45 The Spiritual Lies That Keep Christians Stuck13:05 Consumer Christianity vs. Following Jesus19:10 The Church Isn't Here to Serve You27:35 Why Isolation Is So Spiritually Dangerous33:45 Entitlement vs. Astonishment40:15 The Life You Were Reborn to Live45:05 Final Encouragement & Where to Find Gary Thomas