<p>Hello! &nbsp;Thanks so much for checking out the podcast. &nbsp;As might be expected, I take this episode to give you a summary of who I am and why this podcast exists. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>*POST-PUBLISHING NOTE* - After receiving some helpful feedback from my wife, I wanted to clarify a few things (briefly :D) regarding my testimony:</p> <p>A) I believe I was saved at the age of six, in other words, that was when I repented of my sin and put my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, by God's grace.</p> <p>B) I sought to be obedient to the Lord from the age of six onward, to the degree that I knew how, yet I was significantly lacking in knowledge of the Lord and his will for my life, largely due to a lack of discipleship and consistent spiritual discipline. &nbsp;This led to what I would consider to be a small amount of spiritual fruit, yet enough to confirm - to my knowledge (Philippians 2:12) - that my repentance and faith at age six were indeed genuine.&nbsp;</p> <p>C) I name the summer of 2016 when I began reading the Word daily, not because I believe that's when Christ is his sovereignty saved me, nor because I believe reading the Bible saves anyone intrinsically, but because that was when Christ began using his Word much more profoundly in my life, giving me a deeper and more consistent desire to live a life obedient to him, free from consistent idolatry, and devoted to knowing him more and making him known.</p> <p>Any questions, comments, further clarifications, etc. can be directed to [email protected] or in person. &nbsp;:)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Resources (in the order they were mentioned):</p> <p><a href="https://thriveintheword.wordpress.com">Blog link for Thrive In The Word</a></p> <p><a href="https://justthinking.me/podcast-home/">Just Thinking podcast</a>&nbsp;(Just Thinking Ministries)</p> <p><a href="https://www.theaquilareport.com/13-differences-between-the-pca-and-the-pcusa">PCA vs. PCUSA</a>&nbsp;(The Aquila Report)</p>