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The Leftovers

The Leftovers

By: Revivify Church Lyndsey Poythress Devin Mitchem
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Welcome to The Leftovers! Each week, we bring you rich insights and deep discussions that didn’t make it into Sunday’s message. Join us as we explore theological perspectives, cultural context, and practical applications to uncover life-changing truths. Whether you’re seeking to grow in God’s Word or looking for ways to live out Jesus’ teachings, there’s something here for you. For questions related to the podcast send us an email at lyndsey@revivify.church.

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  • Episode 32 - Graces, Affirmations, and Godly Love
    Jun 18 2025

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    Colossians 3:12-17 instructs believers on how to live as God's chosen people by putting on virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Paul emphasizes that our identity as God's holy and dearly loved people is the foundation for these character traits. Christians are called to forgive others as Christ forgave them and to let love bind them together in unity. The passage highlights the importance of letting Christ's peace rule in our hearts, being thankful, allowing God's Word to dwell richly within us, and doing everything in the name of Jesus.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 31 - Scythians, Pride, and God's Wrath
    Jun 11 2025

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    Colossians 3 marks a pivotal shift in Paul's letter, moving from theological foundations to practical application of faith. Believers are called to set their minds on heavenly things while acknowledging their earthly reality. Paul commands us to put to death sinful behaviors like sexual immorality, impurity, and greed, warning that God's wrath awaits the disobedient. These sinful habits grow like weeds when left unchecked, requiring intentional effort to uproot. The passage reminds us that no one is beyond Christ's transforming power, challenging believers to view their faith not as an add-on but as an all-encompassing reality where Christ is supreme.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 30 - Fasting, Sabbath, and Asceticism
    Jun 3 2025

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    Finding balance between legalism and grace is a struggle many Christians face. In Colossians 2:16-23, Paul reminds us that religious practices are merely shadows pointing to Christ, who is the substance. We often fall into legalism because it's easier to follow rules than transform our hearts. Modern examples include spiritual elitism, excessive busyness, and self-denial to earn God's favor. True spiritual growth isn't about behavior modification but character formation—becoming more like Christ from the inside out. The good news is that we can rest in the truth that there's nothing we can do to make God love us more or less.

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    56 mins
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