Followed By Mercy
The Followed By Mercy Podcast
Real Grace, Honest Hope
You might notice a new name and a fresh look, but the heart behind this podcast is the same. After years as the World Evangelism Podcast, I sensed God leading me to a deeper, more personal path centered on His relentless mercy and the kind of honest hope that can reach into every hurting place. That’s why this show is now called Followed By Mercy Podcast. The format may shift, and the tone may be a bit more personal, but my mission hasn’t changed: I still believe the world desperately needs to hear the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ. You are welcome here if you’ve been with me from the beginning or just found us now.
What if God’s love is more personal, stubborn, and relentless than you ever imagined?
Welcome to The Followed By Mercy Podcast, where we get honest about pain, hope, and the kind of grace that finds you right where you are, five days a week. This isn’t about religious performance or church routines. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt worn out, unseen, or unsure if they belong in the story of God’s love. Every conversation is rooted in this reality: God loves you right now, just as you are, and He isn’t giving up on you.
Here’s what you’ll find in every episode:
Experience God’s Relentless Love
Every show starts by reminding you that the Shepherd knows your name, cares about your story, and isn’t offended by your failures or questions. This is personal—it’s about God’s unwavering affection for you.
Find Your Place in His Heart
Once you grasp how fiercely you’re loved, sharing that love with others doesn’t feel forced. It becomes the most natural thing in the world. Real grace overflows.
Prayer That Changes You
We pray together—not just for the world “out there,” but for the battles and hopes you’re carrying right now. These prayers are honest, rooted in Scripture, and meant for hearts that need a gentle touch from the Shepherd.
Discover Your Unique Role
Whether you’re called to go, give, serve, or show kindness in your corner of the world, God’s mercy meets you where you are. You’re not just a bystander. You are His beloved, invited into the story He’s writing.
When life knocks the wind out of you, this is a place to catch your breath. You’ll hear the encouragement that meets you on your hardest days, and your honest questions will be welcomed. No pretending, no heavy-handed advice—just the reminder that your Shepherd is right there with you, walking every step with you, even when you feel like giving up.
Why does this matter? Because some days, it feels like nobody sees you or cares what you’re going through. But the truth is, you have a Shepherd who never takes His eyes off you, lets you slip through the cracks, and never gives up on you. That kind of love can put you back on your feet, and it might be the hope someone else is waiting to see in you, too.
If you’re longing for more than just religious talk—if you want to know you’re not alone and that God’s mercy is following you all the way home, you’re in the right place. Whether you listen in the car, on a walk, or in a quiet moment, let every episode remind you: God’s mercy is after you right now, ready to bring real grace and honest hope.
Subscribe today and join a community to discover what happens when loved people become loving people. The journey’s just beginning, and there’s a place for you here.
Followed By Mercy
Transforming Your Life Through Scripture: Becoming an Impactful Sunday School Teacher
Have you ever wondered how deeply the Word can transform your life before you teach it? This episode takes you on a journey to becoming a more impactful Sunday school teacher by first being an ardent student of the scripture. We delve into the essential practice of internalizing the Word—making sure the truths of the passages you teach are actively shaping your life. It’s not just about conveying knowledge; it’s about being genuinely transformed by it. We emphasize the importance of meditating on the scripture, dedicating yourself wholly to its teachings, and making your spiritual growth evident to all around you.
We also shed light on the power of prayer and understanding your students’ needs. By praying over the passages and knowing your students intimately, you can deliver teachings that resonate deeply. Throughout the week, immerse yourself in the scripture, let it guide your life, and discover how these truths can also impact your students. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt reminders that your dedication glorifies God and enhances your effectiveness as a teacher. Tune in for valuable insights on nurturing your spiritual growth and becoming a more inspired Sunday school teacher.
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Well, I'm back with you talking about the same subject a few steps to grow us as teachers. In our verse that we're considering it says in verse 74, 15, meditate upon these things, give thyself wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear to all. That thy profiting may appear to all. In other words, I can get better and I can do a better job. I can do a little bit better than I did yesterday, and so I want to work on it. So if you're going to be a good Sunday school teacher, make sure the truth of the passage, the point God is making, is working in your life before you teach it. So you see, the goal of a teacher is not to teach, but to be taught first. Does this truth work in my life? Does it consume me? We're not mere mouthpieces. We have met with God, we have taken the scriptures, we've opened the scriptures, we have learned the scriptures, we have applied them in our lives and they're real to us, and so now we share these same truths with other people so that they can grow from that. I want to challenge you to think on that a little bit. Let the word work in you first.
W. Austin Gardner:The second thing I want to challenge you to do is to pray over your passage.
W. Austin Gardner:Pray over your passage, pray for God to use it in the life of your students first in your life, then in the life of your students, first in your life, then in the life of your students. And while you're praying, you'll be saying this is what the scripture says. These are my students. I know them, I love them, I know what their needs are. This will work in their life, and so you want to take it and take it seriously, and so you're praying over that, you're working on it so that it will make a difference in their lives. Now you want to learn all you can about the passage. Read it till you almost have it memorized during the week and then find the truths in that passage and learn them. You know, you want to know how this truth can affect the lives of your students. First way to know that is to know how it affects your life. So you let God work in your life through your passage of scripture that you're teaching this week, for his honor and his glory.
