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
Prioritizing Your Spouse: Transforming Relationships through Selfless Love
Ever wondered what it truly means to make your spouse a priority? This episode is all about transforming your relationship from a mere transaction to a profound connection. Drawing inspiration from the story of Jacob and Rachel, we dig deep into the essence of real love and what it means to be genuinely attentive to your spouse's needs. Through personal anecdotes, we shine a light on the importance of being observant and proactive in your marriage, emphasizing how small acts of kindness and consideration can make a substantial difference.
Inspired by the ultimate example of selflessness set by Jesus, we discuss the significance of meeting your partner's needs without expecting anything in return. Whether you're in the dating phase or have been married for decades, this conversation is a heartfelt invitation to renew your commitment and foster a deeper bond. Tune in to hear stories that resonate, advice that inspires, and practical tips to help you be present and considerate in your relationship, ultimately leading to a more meaningful and fulfilling connection with your spouse.
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I would like to take some time and talk to you about making your spouse your priority. We're in this time of Valentine's Day and Love Month and all that stuff, and so let me give you just a few ideas about making your wife or your husband your priority. Men, we ought to meet their needs, whether they meet ours or not. None of us ought to go into our marriage saying I'll do for you if you do for me. That's not love, that's a business transaction. Uh, when, when, uh, jacob met rachel, she couldn't get the lid off the well, but jacob helped her do that. The stone was too large for her to move, but he helped her do it. He was being attentive, he was watching and seeing what was going on with her and seeing how he could meet her needs. In other words, the idea is I ought to be watching my spouse, men ought to watch their wives, wives ought to watch their husbands, and we ought to be just thinking about how we can meet their needs. We ought to anticipate whatever it is they might need. We ought to be watchfully caring about what's going on in their life.
W. Austin Gardner:I know a little bit about that because, you know, over the last couple of years I've had all kinds of health problems. You know I was in COVID and almost died there, and then I've had kidney surgery and been ripped from stem to stern and my wife has been so kind and watching, and so I just want to challenge you to do that. You know that's what Jesus does for us. He loves us and he watches us and finds out what our needs are before we ever know what we need. And he is already meeting our need.
W. Austin Gardner:He died for me before I was ever born. He died for me before I ever acknowledged him. He died for me before I ever did anything to be saved, and he did it. It was a gift waiting on me. He meets my needs, he works in my life and that's what he gives me as an example about how I should do in the life of my wife. So take some time this week and look at your wife, look at your husband and say I'm watching, I want to meet your needs, I want to be there for you, I want to account for you. We kind of knew that we were dating. If you recall, time to do it again. God bless you.
