In this season finale, Jim Lovelady invites us to listen again to the hum of God’s radical grace—a grace that refuses to be earned and meets us in both rebellion and self-righteous striving. Preaching from Luke 15, Jim explores why we love grace, why we resist it, and how Jesus tells these parables to unsettle proud hearts and tenderize weary ones. This episode proclaims the shocking good news that the Father runs toward prodigals of every kind, covers our shame at great cost to Himself, and invites us into the joy of the Kingdom—where grace reigns, and the party is already underway.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Writer’s Block and Grace Anxiety (02:28)
• When Grace Sounds Cliché (09:48)
• Jesus Welcomes the "Losers" (13:15)
• Why We Hate Grace (18:31)
• Troubled Hearts and Humility (24:05)
• Communion as Weekly Celebration (35:05)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Read 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘯: 𝘈 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨
• Give to Missionary Care and get your gift doubled until December 31st
• Listen to or watch Rose Marie Miller Podcast: What Kingdom Centered Prayer Looks Like & Rose Marie Miller Podcast: A Hundred Years of Grace: Celebrating Rose Marie Miller
• Bible references: Luke 15, Deuteronomy 21:18-21

Credits:

Our host for this episode was Jim Lovelady, pastor, musician, and program leader on Serge’s Renewal team. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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Anxiety can feel like a constant hum—an undercurrent of dread that steals joy and whispers disqualification. In this honest conversation, counselor and former Serge field worker Danielle Martinelli-Taylor shares how Christ meets us right in that noise with radical, tender grace. In this episode, we explore the difference between worry and anxiety, why so many missionaries feel overwhelmed, and how Jesus draws near not after we “fix ourselves,” but in our weakness. If you’ve ever feared you’re too anxious, too broken, or too much of a burden, this episode will help you hear the louder song of Christ’s love for you.

In this episode, they discuss…

• True Member Care (09:01)
• Stress Versus Anxiety (19:18)
• Body Signals and Shame (26:20)
• Performance Pressure and Pastoral Anxiety (35:02)
• Coping Behaviors and Deeper Wounds (43:25)
• Trauma, Boundaries, and Finding Help (50:16)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Give to 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 today
• Read 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘛𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳, & 𝘙𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘺
• Explore a Serge Apprenticeship
• Bible references: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 1 John 3:20, Zephaniah 3:17

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Danielle Martinelli-Taylor, a licensed clinical counselor and the founder of Animo C&C LLC. She has also been with Serge since 2012 and currently serves as the Counseling Coordinator and Home Assignment Specialist. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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The global church is exploding with growth—and at the center of it all is God’s scandalous grace. In this episode, Jim talks with Serge field worker and theologian Stephanie Black about how the gospel is transforming lives across Africa, Asia, and beyond. Come be encouraged: the Kingdom is advancing, Christ is at work, and His grace is far more powerful and global than we imagine.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Africa as the Center of Christian Growth (18:30)
• Contextualizing Scripture (25:26)
• Idols, Food, and Hospitality (38:12)
• Sonship: Legalism to Radical Grace (45:20)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Learn more about Theologianswithoutborders.org
• Study the Cross Chart
• Opt in for our Advent devotionals
• Donate to our Matching Gift Campaign
• Read 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯, 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘌𝘺𝘦𝘴, 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴
• Watch Stephanie's Webinar
• Bible references: Colossians 1-2, Matthew 21-22, Romans 7, Luke 10:38-42, Luke 15, Luke 7:18-35

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Serge missionary and seminary professor Stephanie Black. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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What does it mean to serve God out of grace rather than striving? In this episode, Jim Lovelady talks with Joel Hylton about how the gospel frees us from self-reliance and sends us into the world as priests of God’s Kingdom. Together, they explore the mystery of belonging to Christ, holding joy and sorrow in tension, and finding rest in the One who loves us and has set us free by His blood. This is a conversation about hope, calling, and the beautiful freedom of serving from grace—not for it.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Conversion, Medicine, and Marriage (06:09)
• Stepping into Leadership at Serge (11:27)
• Kingdom Priests in a Broken World (18:00)
• Trusting the Spirit’s Work (27:31)
• Holding Joy and Lament Together (38:43)
• Grace for Whole-Person Leadership (41:55)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Read Freedom from the Seven Deadly Sins by Billy Graham
• Explore your options for a Serge Apprenticeship
• Sign up for our Leadership Lab
• Bible references: Revelation 1, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Psalm 84:10

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Joel Hylton, Senior Director of Mission at Serge. He left his career in medicine in 2004 to join the work God was doing through Serge. In 2009, Joel and his wife Cindy moved to London to begin and lead the Serge Apprenticeship Program. They jointly held the role of Area Director of Leadership Development and Apprenticeships from both London and Prague before returning to the Home Office in 2022. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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Feeling weary in your walk with Jesus? Maybe what you need isn’t more effort—but a bigger gospel. Jim talks with longtime fieldworker Bob H. about the breathtaking scope of God’s Kingdom and the radical grace that transforms everything it touches. From Psalm 2 to the streets of London, they explore how renewal begins with repentance, how belonging can precede believing, and how the gospel reaches as far as the curse is found—healing wounds of injustice and unbelief. This conversation invites you to see the good news again in all its glory: Jesus is Lord—and His gospel is bigger than you think.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Good News of the Kingdom (31:00)
• Radical Grace (34:20)
• A Radical Community (38:10)
• A Sent People (42:20)
• Incarnational Presence (45:20)
• Kingdom-Centered Prayer (49:10)
• Self-Sacrificial Love (52:10)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Sign up for Mentored Sonship
• Explore options for a Serge Apprenticeship
• Check out our new video series Inside Out
• Bible references: Isaiah 11, Mark 1:14-15, John 17, Revelation 21:5 , Psalm 2, John 15:1-17

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Bob H., who has served with his wife, Keren, since Serge’s beginnings. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal
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In an age when following Jesus can feel increasingly costly, what sustains a faithful heart? Pastor Paul Kim joins us to explore how the gospel empowers us to live with conviction and humility in a culture that often opposes our faith. Drawing from the book of Daniel, Paul reminds us that grace steadies us in exile—inviting us to rest in our identity as God’s beloved, secure in His sovereignty, and sent to seek the good of the world around us. Listen in and discover how the gospel empowers us to live faithfully, humbly, and with hope.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Calling, Family, and Longevity (03:38)
• Post-Christendom and Cultural Pushback (13:08)
• Exiles, Identity, and Daniel’s Relevance (17:39)
• Humble Confidence vs. Culture War (27:05)
• The Power of Prayer (39:30)
• Pride, Beastliness, and Gospel Sanity (49:36)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Read Paul’s study of Daniel
• Read a study of Lamentations by Jonathan Gibson
• Watch Paul’s homily at PCA-GA
• Explore Short-Term Trips and Internships
• Bible references: Daniel 1:8, Jeremiah 28:7, Daniel 3-5, Romans 3:23, Daniel 10:11-12, Romans 8:31-35, 1 Corinthians 15:54-56, 1 Kings 19:18

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Paul Kim, Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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In this special episode, we dust off the archives to hear Jack Miller—pastor, missionary, and founder of Serge—speak honestly about his own weakness and desperate need for grace. Jack reminds us that awareness of our sin doesn’t drive us to despair but into deeper intimacy with Jesus, who meets us in our wandering hearts with mercy. His words invite us to stop striving, collapse on Christ, and discover that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. This timeless message calls us back to the radical power of the gospel.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Tensions of the Christian Life (08:49)
• The Woman Who Loved Much (16:43)
• Becoming a Trinitarian (23:16)
• Learning to Listen (28:20)
• The Law's Devastating Truth (38:21)
• From Law to Gospel (48:34)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Read 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩 and 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 by Jack Miller
• Revisit S1:E4 with Barbara Bancroft
• Bible references: Luke 11:1-13, Isaiah 6:5, Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 23, Isaiah 56, Romans 10, Deuteronomy 4:4-7, Leviticus 18

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Jack Miller (1928–1996), pastor, theologian, author, and founder of Serge. Miller championed a gospel-centered approach to ministry, emphasizing grace, repentance, and spiritual renewal. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal
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The gospel is liberation in every culture. But what happens when the call to share this good news collides with accusations of cultural imperialism? It’s an under-discussed tension in the Christian missions space. By examining Jesus’ mission model, Barry, a church planter who's spent two decades in London, addresses arguments against missionaries that label them as colonialistic, imperialistic, or exploitative. Whether you're wrestling with legitimate questions about mission work, feeling called to cross-cultural ministry, or simply seeking to understand how the gospel relates to cultural engagement, this conversation offers both challenge and encouragement.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Colonialism vs. Christian Mission Defined (09:48)
• The Widow of Nain: Jesus' Mission Model (12:58)
• When Gospel Transforms Culture (18:38)
• Addressing Critics and Cultural Context (26:46)
• Finding Confidence in Mission Work (36:46)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Read Examining the Great Commission: Our Calling as Modern Disciples by Emily Shrader
• Revisit S1:E9 A World in Need: Re-engaging the Great Commission
• Explore Short-Term Trips and our other resources at serge.org
• Bible references: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 7:11-16, Acts 19:21-41, Psalm 23

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Barry S., a church planter in a multi-cultural community of London and Serge’s Area Director for the UK. He has worked for Serge in London since 2005. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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