In the Word with Roy Edwards

In the Word with Roy Edwards

Welcome to the teaching ministry of Roy Edwards. This podcast offers practical, Bible-centered messages to help you grow in faith, discipleship, leadership, and everyday life. We’re glad you’re here. Learn more at www.royedwards.org

Episodes

February 26, 2026 13 mins

In this episode Roy Edwards explains why discipleship was never meant to be done alone and how real spiritual friendships and accountability help us grow. 

 

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Pastor Roy Edwards explores the true biblical meaning of blessing, showing that God’s favor is more than material gain—it’s His presence, peace, and approval.

Using Proverbs 10:22, the story of the woman who touched Jesus’ garment, and Jacob’s all-night wrestling, he calls us all to press in, persevere, and be emptied of self to receive lasting transformation.

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February 19, 2026 17 mins

Following Jesus doesn’t stop at church. Discover how to live as an everyday disciple—at home, at work, and in the real world.

 

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February 16, 2026 19 mins

Pastor Roy Edwards emphasizes becoming a new creation through the Word and the Spirit, moving from belief to lived change.

We are encouraged to surrender, apply Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to produce lasting fruit—daily growth rather than temporary performance.

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February 12, 2026 23 mins

What does it really mean to follow Jesus?

In this episode, Pastor Roy Edwards explores the biblical marks of a true disciple—love that looks like Jesus, obedience to His Word, bearing spiritual fruit, and the cost and joy of following Christ. This conversation moves beyond belief into real, everyday discipleship that transforms how we live.

If you’re hungry to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus, this episode will encourage you to ...

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February 9, 2026 47 mins

Pastor Roy Edwards is teaching on the big “B” word—Balance. We need the truth of God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit. We need both.

Pastor offers four practical steps: ask God what to do with what you hear, take small obedient steps, bring doubts to the Lord, and surround yourself with both Word-and-Spirit believers—inviting transformation and bold witness in everyday life.

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February 5, 2026 22 mins

In this episode, I talk about what true discipleship really looks like—moving beyond church attendance or simply gaining knowledge to a daily, transforming relationship with Jesus. I walk through the biblical foundations of discipleship and share practical steps we can all take: intentionally being with Jesus, learning and obeying His teachings, living in genuine community, and helping others follow Him.

This episode is clear, enco...

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February 2, 2026 57 mins

Pastor Roy Edwards explains the "Big B Word" — the vital balance between God's Word and the Holy Spirit. Scripture gives us direction, correction, and maturity while the Spirit empowers us to live, witness, and serve.

 

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January 26, 2026 79 mins

Roy Edwards unpacks Mark 2:1–12, retelling the story of the paralytic lowered through a roof and showing how the faith of friends moved Jesus to forgive and heal. He emphasizes that true faith is active, disruptive, and willing to get messy for another's breakthrough.

The episode calls us to become "roof breakers" in 2026 — practical, prayerful, present people who carry others to Jesus through bold action, persistence, and compassi...

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November 10, 2025 12 mins

Pastor Roy Edwards challenges us to move from words to action by becoming the hands and feet of Jesus in everyday life. He shares stories, Scripture, and practical steps — serving small needs, staying interruptible, meeting real needs, speaking hope, and inviting others to join.

Pastor  calls us to do one intentional act of service this week, reminding us that ordinary kindness reflects the kingdom and points people to Christ.

Visi...

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November 7, 2025 11 mins

What does it really mean to be the hands and feet of Jesus? In this episode, Pastor Roy unpacks the powerful call to feed the poor and serve “the least of these” with practical compassion. Discover how every act of kindness, no matter how small, becomes an act of worship and changes lives for eternity.

 

Listen for biblical insight, real-life stories, and a special opportunity to join our mission of feeding 5,000 people this Thanks...

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November 6, 2025 55 mins

In this episode of In the Word with Roy Edwards, Pastor Roy continues the series "Jesus is Lord," exploring what it means to surrender to Christ and to refuse surrender to the world's influences.

Pastor Roy addresses family life, media influence, comfort, fear, and practical steps like fasting, discipline, and daily choices to crucify the flesh. The message calls listeners to examine what shares the throne of their heart, make deci...

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Pastor Roy Edwards continues the series "Jesus Is Lord," exploring what it means to make Jesus both Savior and  Lord of your life. He contrasts lip service with true surrender.

The message calls us all to prioritize Jesus above possessions, careers, and comforts, enjoy the blessings of surrender, freedom, rest, and fruitfulness.

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September 22, 2025 47 mins

On this episode of In the Word with Roy Edwards, Pastor Roy explains what it truly means to call Jesus "Lord"—not merely a title but ownership and supreme authority over every area of life. He challenges believers to move from lip service to genuine surrender, obedience, and transformation.

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September 15, 2025 63 mins

In this episode Pastor Roy Edwards challenges believers to become "truth dealers," boldly proclaiming Scripture in a culture that often silences biblical truth.

Using examples from Jesus, Stephen, Paul, and a modern witness like Charlie Kirk who was assasinated this past week while speaking the truth, Pastor Edwards warns of the cost of compromise, urges us to know the Word, speak the truth in love, and remain faithful even under p...

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September 13, 2025 21 mins

In this podcast Pastor Edwards speaks from a heavy heart after recent tragedies, acknowledging grief, anger, and confusion while pointing us to the comfort and hope found in Jesus and Scripture.

He calls believers to prayer, perseverance in doing good, standing for truth and justice, and boldly proclaiming Christ’s light to a hurting world.

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September 3, 2025 46 mins

In this episode Roy Edwards challenges us to live an active, outward-moving faith—building kingdom culture by serving others, sharing the gospel, and refusing spiritual comfort and stagnation.

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Pastor Roy Edwards examines Exodus 18 and Ephesians 4 to show how God designs the church as a team, not a crowd. Using Jethro’s counsel to Moses and the fivefold ministry, he urges believers to move from consumer to contributor by discovering gifts, serving others, and equipping the saints for ministry.

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Pastor Roy Edwards unpacks Exodus 18 and Ephesians 4 to show how God designed the church as a team, not a crowd. Using Jethro's advice to Moses, he explains the fivefold ministry and why leaders must equip believers to serve instead of doing all the work themselves.

Pastor challenges us all to stop being consumers and start using their gifts—through service, discipleship, and giving—so the church can reach more people and be a life...

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August 14, 2025 20 mins

In this episode Roy Edwards unpacks John 8, focusing on the story of the woman caught in adultery, the Pharisees’ trap, and Jesus’ stunning response of mercy. He explores themes of judgment, repentance, and the heart of true righteousness, then connects the incident to Jesus’ declaration, "I am the light of the world."

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