A New Light

Southern Soul Chats

In this episode of Southern Soul Chats, A New Light, Dr. Ferguson and Leah Dyer dive into the foundational themes of law, grace, and relationships from both secular and spiritual perspectives. First, we’ll explore the concept of law, contrasting its secular role in maintaining social order with its Biblical purpose of revealing God’s holy standard. From there, we’ll unpack the transformative power of grace—a system that goes beyond rule-keeping and invites us into a relationship grounded in God’s mercy and love. Then, we’ll examine our personal standards for relationships versus God’s standard, reflecting on what it truly means to love, forgive, and extend grace as He does. Finally, we’ll discuss practical ways to shift from our own expectations to God’s, learning how to live out His principles in our everyday interactions. Tune in for insights on embracing God’s grace-filled approach to relationships and making His ways our own.

Biblical Rooting:

Romans 6:14-23

"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."

Show Resources:

• • Living IN Jesus, Christian Families Today

  • “In the Bible we read about “the law”. What does this mean?” https://www.biblica.com/resources/bible-faqs/in-the-bible-we-read-about-the-law-what-does-this-mean/

  • The Good and Beautiful God, James Bryan Smith

  • God’s Grace from from Lexham Survey of Theology

  • “What is the Definition of Grace? (According to the Bible): Unpacking the Multifaceted Meaning of Grace”, The Bible Project https://bibleproject.com/articles/biblical-grace-and-a-generous-god/

  • Until Unity, Francis Chan

  • “Light Your Torch” (Season 4, Episode 3) - Southern Soul Chats

  • “Digging Deeper” (Season 3, Episode 3) - Southern Soul Chats

  • “The Big G-O-D" (Season 3, Episode 1) - Southern Soul Chats

  • Life Together in Christ: Experiencing Transformation in Community, Ruth Haley Barton

  • Simply Christian, N.T. Wright