You don't have to clean yourself up before you come to Jesus (and you couldn't even if you tried). In this raw and hope-filled episode, Marcus Brandenburg joins us to unpack Romans 3: 23 and the life-changing truth that we cannot save ourselves. From growing up in a broken home to serving in the military to now working at a nationwide student ministry, Marcus shares how God pursued him through it all. His story is a living picture of grace—of what it means to be met in our mess and transformed by a Savior who does all the saving. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve gone too far,” or “I’ll come to God once I get it together,” this one’s for you. (If you like wolf shirts, this one's also for you.) 11:27 Verse breakdown 12:50 Defining "sin" 17:00 Marcus' powerful testimony 42:00 Encouragement for believers 48:56 Brokenness 51:27 "I feel like God wants me to say this" 57:51 SURPRISE GUEST 1:10:29 Too far gone? SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: - Romans 3: 23 - 1 John 3: 4 - James 2: 10 - 1 John 1: 9 - Philippians 1: 6 - Psalm 23: 6 - John 3: 30 - James 4: 8 RESOURCES REFERENCED: - The 3 Circles: https://youtu.be/lcj5G_4dwrI?si=fKrmyb9X-T8CeItn - The Power of Multiplication: https://youtu.be/aKK9eAyr2H0?si=5zpIggXfmKoFmQ1s - FREE gospel, evangelism, and discipleship training: www.collision.org/training All episodes of The Collision Podcast are also available for viewing on our Youtube channel: @collision.ministries _______________________ The Collision Podcast is all about the fulfillment of the Great Commission. We believe that God's desire is for all 32 million middle and high school students in the United States to have an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus. In this podcast, you'll hear discussion related Biblical topics like evangelism and discipleship, receive encouragement and insight from ministry leaders across the nation, and have your faith risen as you hear testimonies of what God is doing in students' lives throughout the United States. _______________________ Collision is a ministry that trains the Church to build student-led teams who share the gospel and multiply disciples in their schools and communities until every student encounters Jesus. Find us on socials. Instagram + TikTok: @Collision.Ministries Facebook: www.facebook.com/collision.min For additional information about our ministry, opportunities for partnership, and access to free resources, please visit www.collision.org.…

Ciji is back to dive into the life-changing truth that salvation isn’t something you earn — it’s a free gift from God. On this episode, we unpack the difference between gifts and wages, explore key scriptures like Romans 6: 23 and Ephesians 2: 8-9, and challenge the common idea that “good people go to heaven.” We also talk about the real struggles many face in trying to earn God's love, how understanding grace reshapes our view of God, and why it's sometimes so hard to accept a gift this big. Whether you're wrestling with these ideas yourself or looking for ways to encourage others, this conversation will help you experience the freedom that comes from receiving — not achieving — salvation. 4:45 The starting point of gospel conversations 7:02 Difficulty in receiving free gifts 13:44 Gifts vs. wages 15:55 Parental perspective 19:50 Jesus' role in salvation 25:12 Faith without works vs. striving + earning 34:26 God's will for my life 38:13 Misconception about grace 47:29 Connecting to God, and intimacy with Him 54:27 How to treat people SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: - Romans 6: 23 - Ephesians 2: 8-9 - James 2: 14-26 - Romans 10: 9 - Galatians 5: 13 - Romans 6: 1-2 RESOURCES REFERENCED: - FREE gospel, evangelism, and discipleship training: www.collision.org/training All episodes of The Collision Podcast are also available for viewing on our Youtube channel: @collision.ministries _______________________ The Collision Podcast is all about the fulfillment of the Great Commission. We believe that God's desire is for all 32 million middle and high school students in the United States to have an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus. In this podcast, you'll hear discussion related Biblical topics like evangelism and discipleship, receive encouragement and insight from ministry leaders across the nation, and have your faith risen as you hear testimonies of what God is doing in students' lives throughout the United States. _______________________ Collision is a ministry that trains the Church to build student-led teams who share the gospel and multiply disciples in their schools and communities until every student encounters Jesus. Find us on socials. Instagram + TikTok: @Collision.Ministries Facebook: www.facebook.com/collision.min For additional information about our ministry, opportunities for partnership, and access to free resources, please visit www.collision.org.…

On this episode, Bobby, Kat, and Aaron sit down with Collision's Chief Operations Officer, Ciji Brandenburg, to broadly talk about the gospel of Jesus. 2:35 Meet Ciji 15:55 Navigating marriage with a nonbeliever 26:11 What is the gospel? 34:05 Gospel-sharing tools 37:23 Shaping everyday life 40:28 Misconceptions 45:17 "The gospel isn't for me" 47:48 Evangelism to discipleship 57:18 Saint vs Sinner All episodes of The Collision Podcast are also available to be watched on our Youtube channel: @collision.ministries _______________________ The Collision Podcast is all about the fulfillment of the Great Commission. We believe that God's desire is for all 32 million middle and high school students in the United States to have an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus. In this podcast, you'll hear discussion related Biblical topics like evangelism and discipleship, receive encouragement and insight from ministry leaders across the nation, and have your faith risen as you hear testimonies of what God is doing in students' lives throughout the United States. _______________________ Collision is a ministry that trains the Church to build student-led teams who share the gospel and multiply disciples in their schools and communities until every student encounters Jesus. Find us on socials. Instagram + TikTok: @Collision.Ministries Facebook: www.facebook.com/collision.min For additional information about our ministry, opportunities for partnership, and access to free resources, please visit www.collision.org.…

On this episode, Bobby and Kat welcome back Collision's founder and president, John Glasser, to share about how Collision's mission has adapted after his encounter with God in the hospital (listen to the previous episode, if you haven't), partnership within the Church, and where God is leading Collision in to the future. Check out our website, www.collision.org, for more info on our ministry, partnership opportunities, and free resources.…

Bobby and Kat sit down with Collision's founder and president, John Glasser, to talk about the birth of Collision, his encounter with God, and where the Lord is leading Collision into the future. Check out our website, www.collision.org, for more info on our ministry, partnership opportunities, and free resources.…

Bobby, Kat, and Aaron introduce the podcast and give some context for what future episodes will be about, and how often you can expect them. Check out our website, www.collision.org, for more info on our ministry, partnership opportunities, and free resources.