Grace Life Podcast - Joel & Friends

🔥 Today’s Grace Life Podcast was one of those episodes that felt like a family gathering, a challenge, and a rally cry all rolled into one. Joel began with a heartfelt moment as we remembered Persis — a beloved member of our little MAD BAD family whose quiet faith, endurance through pain, and sweet spirit touched many lives. There was gratitude, tears, and a beautiful reminder that “we sorrow not as those which have no hope.” It w...

Today’s Grace Life Podcast was a fascinating mix of testimony, theology, encouragement, humor, and open discussion — and it all started with special guest Adrienne Jason joining Pastor Joel Hayes for an incredibly honest conversation about grace, women’s ministry, and coming out of the New Age movement.

Adrienne shared how she was saved as a young girl, later drifted deeply into New Age spirituality, and eventually found her way ba...

🔥 Grace Camp stories, surf talk, hilarious camp memories, and some seriously encouraging truth — today’s episode of the Grace Life Podcast was a blast. Pastor Joel sat down with to talk all things Florida Grace Camp: how it started, what makes it different from typical church camps, and why kids are leaving camp with something far more important than just fun memories — clarity about the gospel, eternal security, and who they are ...

What happens when these two grace guys get together and start talking books, dispensationalism, publishing, AI, aliens, Baptist history, and why evangelicalism may have lost its way? Chaos. Absolute glorious chaos. 😂

In today’s episode of the Grace Life Podcast, Pastor Joel Hayes sits down with Randy White for one of the funniest, most insightful conversations we’ve had in a long time. From hilarious opening banter about shiny bal...

🔥 Grace Groups… Getting Ugly? Let’s Talk About It.

What happens when people who preach grace… forget to practice grace?

In this episode of the Grace Life Podcast, Joel and the crew dive headfirst into a real issue bubbling up in grace circles—online bickering, division, and that all-too-familiar “I’m right, you’re wrong” tone that leaves a trail of discouraged believers behind.

But this isn’t just a rant—it’s a reset.

💥 You’ll he...

🎙️ Open Chat Friday is BACK—and anything goes! Today’s episode is a full-on, free-flowing conversation with the saints, packed with Scripture, sharp insights, and some seriously good fellowship.

We kicked things off with a brand-new song—“From This Generation Forever”—a powerful, cinematic reminder that God’s Word is preserved, unshaken, and still speaking today. Then we dove headfirst into some rich discussions that hit right at ...

What happens when you mix a little grace funk, a deep dive into the future of ministry, and some honest talk about AI, culture, and where this world might be headed? That’s exactly where this episode goes—and it’s a ride. Joel kicks things off with a brand-new funk track (yes, horns and all 🎺), but quickly pivots into a fascinating conversation sparked by messages from Richard Jordan about how radically different the near future c...

This week’s Grace Life Podcast starts with heart—real, raw, and full of grace—as we remember our dear brother James Watkins. Through tears and gratitude, we reflect on the fellowship we shared and the unshakable hope we have in Christ… because for the believer, faith has become sight.

But then—like only this podcast can—we pivot into something fascinating: a newly “discovered” ancient manuscript known as Codex H. Scholars used cutt...

What if the biggest question people are asking today—“Who am I?”—already has a settled answer?

In this episode of the Grace Life Podcast, we dive headfirst into the modern identity crisis—especially among younger generations—and uncover why so many are searching, striving, and still coming up empty. From social media pressure to the exhausting cycle of self-definition, we explore why “be true to yourself” might actually be pointing...

Is Mental Health a Faith Issue?

What happens when real-life struggles collide with real biblical truth?

On this week’s episode of the Grace Life Podcast, we dove headfirst into one of the most honest—and needed—conversations we’ve had in a while: mental health and the believer’s mind.

We started with a simple but loaded question: Can Christians struggle with mental health? And from there, things got real.

We unpacked an article tha...

🎙️ Grace Life Podcast – Open Chat Friday Gets Wild!

What happens when you mix live Q&A, a brand-new poll feature (that may or may not cooperate 😄), powerful doctrine, and some jaw-dropping news stories? You get one unforgettable episode of the Grace Life Podcast.

We kicked things off with a little behind-the-scenes fun—testing out a new live poll (with mixed success!)—before diving into an Open Chat Friday packed with real qu...

🎙️ Skydiving Bunnies, Prosperity Preaching… and Resurrection Power?!

What do drones, Easter egg drops, and a skydiving bunny have to do with the gospel? 😄 In this episode of the Grace Life Podcast, we kick things off with a high-energy song celebrating who you are in Christ—then dive straight into one of the wildest Easter outreach trends making headlines.

Are church gimmicks a harmless way to reach people… or are we missing the ...

Was it Wednesday… or Thursday? 👀 In this lively pre-Easter episode, we dive headfirst into the annual resurrection timeline debate—breaking down the “three days and three nights” question, the Jonah connection, and why the details still spark strong opinions across the grace movement.

But that’s just the beginning…

We also tackle:

• 🔥 A fascinating debate between a believer and a “Christian atheist” on whether the resurrection...

Grace Life Podcast – Monday Recap: Big Topics, Bold Truth, and a Whole Lot of Grace

This week’s episode had a little bit of everything—fresh music, real-world headlines, and some strong, grace-centered perspective on issues shaking the Christian world right now.

We kicked things off with brand-new music—including a swampy gospel track “Keep On Walking Worthy” (inspired by Ephesians 4!) and a powerful, story-driven “Esther’s Song” t...

This morning’s Open Chat Friday was a lively mix of rich doctrine, current events, and good-natured back-and-forth as we kicked things off with a brand-new song from the Redemption Story album and then dove into everything from free speech battles in Finland to the pitfalls of legalistic systems like Gothard’s IBLP. Along the way, we tackled big-picture questions about keeping the gospel central, why winning arguments isn’t the sam...

Buckle up, saints—today’s episode is a wild ride from prison cells to ancient temples to the plains of Shinar! Joel kicks things off with a powerful preview of his upcoming concept album A Redemption Story—a gripping narrative of guilt, grace, and a man who discovers that even behind bars, he’s still called a son. From there, the conversation dives into fascinating insights from Biblical Archaeology Review—debunking popular images ...

In this lively episode of the Grace Life Podcast, Joel and Hal kick things off with their usual humor and banter before diving into a wide-ranging conversation.

The discussion begins with a fascinating concept called “Me-ology”—a term describing the modern tendency to interpret life, marriage, and even Scripture through the lens of self-fulfillment and feelings. Joel and Hal contrast this mindset with the apostle Paul’s emphasis on...

In this lively Open Chat Friday episode of the Grace Life Podcast, Joel welcomes the fellowship for a wide-ranging and engaging discussion that blends humor, music, theology, and live Bible questions. The episode kicks off with a fun debut of songs from the new fictional “Grace Mixtape” album, including a vintage-style 1950s doo-wop track celebrating the grace of God and a country gospel tune about identification with Christ. From ...

In this episode of the Grace Life Podcast, Joel opens with the debut of a brand-new song based on Ephesians 4:13—a verse rarely turned into music—celebrating the believer’s growth “unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.” From there, the conversation turns to a gripping real-world story of a missionary pilot who found himself face-to-face with an armed hijacker at 30,000 feet and chose not panic—but the gospel. Jo...