Outside of Sunday
NZ-based Christian women's podcast. Genuine conversations, inspiring testimonies, and biblical encouragement to live our faith in and outside of Sunday.
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Episode 184 - Whispers of Grace Takeover, Part 4: Mistakes
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In this final episode of the Whispers of Grace takeover on Outside of Sunday, Julie leans into a confronting but necessary conversation around mistakes—and the way we approach God.
Looking at both Old and New Testament accounts, this episode gently but honestly exposes the danger of coming to God on our own terms. From Cain to Nadab and Abihu, Uzzah, and Ananias and Sapphira, we’re reminded that sincerity alone isn’t what God asks for - and that not every offering is accepted.
As these stories unfold, a deeper truth begins to surface: God’s goodness is constant, and He does not conform to us. In a culture that often elevates intention over obedience, this episode invites you to pause and consider what it really means to walk with God - not just appear faithful.
With reflections from the Sermon on the Mount and scriptures like Micah 6:8 and Proverbs 3:5–6, Julie brings us face to face with the sobering reality of self-deception, the holiness of God, and the quiet call back to alignment with Him.
This episode isn’t about striving or performing—it’s about surrender. Not about getting it “right” in our own strength, but about trusting, obeying, and walking closely with the Lord.
A grounding and thought-provoking close to the Whispers of Grace series.
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0:00 – Intro
1:30 – Looking at mistakes in the Old and New Testament
3:20 – “God’s goodness is constant but He does not conform to us”
3:40 – Cain and Abel (Genesis 4)
7:02 – “Not every offering is accepted”
7:50 – Preparing and following God’s instructions
10:05 – Leviticus 9:23–24
11:10 – Nadab and Abihu introduced
13:44 – “It is not enough that we mean well, we must do as God commands”
14:22 – The holiness of God—“a consuming fire”
14:49 – “Sincerity does not define truth”
15:15 – Uzzah
18:45 – “Worship and service were never meant to revolve around us”
20:55 – Ananias and Sapphira
23:12 – Image over surrender
25:17 – Do we do the same?
27:43 – Sermon on the Mount reflection
30:50 – Self-deception and a distorted gospel
33:07 – Micah 6:8
33:32 – “It’s not about performing for God, it’s about walking with Him”
33:40 – 1 Samuel 15:22
34:59 – Am I aligned with Him?
35:56 – Proverbs 3:5–6
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