Dying to Live Podcast

In this episode  we’re looking at something that quietly slips into our churches and our hearts — legalism.

What is it, really? Because the Bible is clear. In books like Galatians and Colossians, Paul warned not to add human rules to what God has already said.

Legalism is more than strictness — it’s adding to Scripture, creating extra ‘do’s and don’ts,’ and then measuring spirituality by them. And if we’re honest, we’ve all seen it… and sometimes we’ve done it. So how do we recognise it?

What does the Bible actually say? 

And how do we lead people out of it and back into the freedom of the gospel?

Because legalism doesn’t produce life — it produces pressure, pride, or discouragement. 

But the gospel produces freedom.

In our previous episode, we spent time exploring one of the most important and personal questions every believer asks at some point in life:

“How do I find God’s will for my life?”

We looked at what Scripture teaches, we talked about guidance, obedience, wisdom, and the role of God’s Word, prayer, and counsel in discerning His direction. That conversation clearly resonated, because many of you reached out with thoughtful, honest, and sometimes very practical questions.So today’s episode is a follow-up.

This is a Question and Answer session based on that first discussion. We’re going to take the real questions that flowed out of the previous podcast and work through them carefully and biblically.

In this episode we tackle one of the most common and deeply personal questions many believers ask:

How do I know God’s will for my life?
hould I take this job?
Should I move to another city?
Should I marry this person?
Should I start this ministry?

Many live with uncertainty, anxiety, or even fear, wondering if they might somehow miss God’s will. Others are waiting for a sign, a feeling, a prophecy or a special revelation before they act. But, what does the Bible actually say?

In this episode, we’re going to open the Scriptures and look carefully at four foundational questions:What is God’s will according to the Bible?
What is the difference between God’s general will and His specific will for my life?
How do I make decisions that honor God without falling into confusion or superstition?
And when should I seek godly counsel from elders and mature believers?
So today, we’re going to replace confusion with clarity, and anxiety with biblical confidence. Because discovering God’s will is not about chasing secret messages—it’s about walking in obedience to what God has already revealed.

Michael D'Offay and Jeff Kidwell, elders in the life of JoshGen, share their personal experience and journeys on finding God's will.

In a world where marriage is increasingly undervalued, many Christian couples who long for children find themselves facing difficult and emotional decisions when pregnancy does not come easily.

Modern medicine offers a range of assisted pregnancy options, but these can raise important biblical and ethical questions. What should a couple do when they are struggling to conceive? What choices are available? And which options are consistent with the teaching of Scripture? In this podcast, we explore both sides — the medical alternatives and the biblical principles that should guide Christian couples seeking to honor God in this sensitive area.

Helping us navigate this complex topic are Mike and Adrienne D'Offay, an eldership couple in Joshua Generation, together with Dr Louise Dauth, a general practitioner with a special interest in women’s health. Our desire is to provide clarity, compassion, and biblical wisdom for couples walking this challenging journey.

We are living in a confusing time for men.
On one side, men are told to step back, soften, and suppress strength.
On the other side, when they step forward, they are accused of being controlling or toxic.

Many men feel caught between emasculation and accusation.

But the real question is not:
“What does society say a man should be?”
The real question is:
“What kind of man does God call a man to be?”

Families don’t need perfect men.
They need faithful men.
Present men.
Responsible men.

Manning up is not about dominance.
It is about responsibility.