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
Deepening Faith and Guarding Against Evil
Can even minor sins give Satan a foothold in your life? Today, broadcasting from Medellin, Colombia, I'm taking a break from our leader training series to explore this provocative question inspired by the influential work of theologian Merrill Unger. In his book, "What Demons Can Do to Saints," Unger provides powerful insights into how persistent sin can open doors to demonic influence and spiritual struggles. Through personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, I will guide you on recognizing these spiritual battles and protecting yourself from unseen forces.
This episode is a call to vigilance in our spiritual journey. You'll hear about the subtle ways Satan can gain a toehold through seemingly minor transgressions, leading to significant spiritual challenges. Reflecting on my experiences and Unger's profound teachings, we'll discuss the importance of self-awareness and constant learning. So, join me as we uncover the tools and knowledge you need to fortify your spiritual defenses and navigate the unseen spiritual realm with greater understanding. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and safeguard your spiritual well-being.
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Well, I'm coming to you from down in Medellin, colombia, and I want to interrupt today my little series on leader training and I'll be back to that. But in my readings that you can always get the excerpts of I do each day and they go out on alignmentministriescom from Austin's pen I learn a ton of things. I'm still constantly trying to be a student and learn. I'm reading a book by Merrill Unger. I grew up hearing about him. He comes highly recommended among Bible-believing circles. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with one of his degrees. He has many degrees and he wrote a lot on demonic activity and since you're going to Michigan, I thought this would be good. It's an excellent book to read. If you would take the time to read it. It's called Merrill Unger what Demons Can Do to Saints, and you can see that easily by going to my gleanings, and any of those about demons will be from him.
W. Austin Gardner:This is a quote and then a comment. A believer persistently yields to a besetting sin and gradually discovers that he is unable to confess it and turn away from it. But when the sin is clearly demonic, he also finds himself unwilling to do so. That's a pretty strong statement that Mr Unger is making, or Dr Unger is making. He persistently yields. He is unable to confess to it, but he's also unwilling to confess to it. A believer, he says, with tendency toward lascivious thoughts, yields to the temptations to indulge the old nature by reading pornographic literature. He soon finds his mind polluted by vile imaginations whenever he attempts to read the Bible or pray or perform any spiritual service for God. Strong demonic influence on his mind stifles every effort in Christian living and serving.
W. Austin Gardner:Over the years I've dealt with so many that have had that problem and this has really helped me because I can see how it is Satan getting a toehold in our life, and I know I have. During a very strong testing and trying time I got very angry and struck back and I totally realized that that was not God's will, it was the devil's will and I allowed the devil to influence me and I came under his influence. I gave him an advantage, I gave him a toehold in my life, and so I wish you'd read the book and I wish you'd think about it, because you and I don't want Satan getting any advantage over us, and you may totally dismiss the book, but I really believe you might find it very interesting. Merle Unger, and the book is what Demons Can Do to Saints. Why don't you give it a read?