Growing Knowing Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/growing-knowing <p>Growing Knowing is about unlocking the beauty of God’s Word - helping you know the Bible deeply and grow into the life He created you for.</p> © 2025 Growing Knowing dbfcf930-16be-533e-b9a3-a9150f6324a7 no en-au Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:05 +1000 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:01:46 +1000 https://img.transistorcdn.com/G4diCJd9bdt0HC4nxVTE5pzdha_kT_Jltr5ZrvjLLOM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNWJl/NzlmMTg2MDgxMDNi/YTc1ZjlmNzc3ZDFm/NDg0OS5qcGVn.jpg Growing Knowing episodic Sione Veikoso <p>Growing Knowing is about unlocking the beauty of God’s Word - helping you know the Bible deeply and grow into the life He created you for.</p> <p>Growing Knowing is about unlocking the beauty of God’s Word - helping you know the Bible deeply and grow into the life He created you for.</p>. Sione Veikoso No No Old Habits are not Your Nature 16 16 Old Habits are not Your Nature full 77d54702-593f-4f99-a4ad-6fe98006d3e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/063cec02 What if the habit that feels most automatic is not evidence of who you truly are?

In Episode Seven of The New Man, Sione explores the difference between habit and nature. Hebrews 5 teaches that maturity develops as we train our senses through practice. Repeated thoughts and behaviours can become familiar, powerful and nearly automatic - but repetition does not give them the authority to define us. Automatic does not mean essential. Familiar does not mean natural. Repeated does not mean eternal.

Whether the pattern is anger, anxiety, addiction, people-pleasing or unforgiveness, lasting freedom requires more than sincerity and determination. Through revelation, wise decisions, changed environments and deliberate practice, our responses can be trained to agree with the life of Christ already within us.

Grace supplies the life. Practice trains its expression. Your habits may explain what you have repeatedly done, but they do not explain who you are. Christ does.

]]> What if the habit that feels most automatic is not evidence of who you truly are?

In Episode Seven of The New Man, Sione explores the difference between habit and nature. Hebrews 5 teaches that maturity develops as we train our senses through practice. Repeated thoughts and behaviours can become familiar, powerful and nearly automatic - but repetition does not give them the authority to define us. Automatic does not mean essential. Familiar does not mean natural. Repeated does not mean eternal.

Whether the pattern is anger, anxiety, addiction, people-pleasing or unforgiveness, lasting freedom requires more than sincerity and determination. Through revelation, wise decisions, changed environments and deliberate practice, our responses can be trained to agree with the life of Christ already within us.

Grace supplies the life. Practice trains its expression. Your habits may explain what you have repeatedly done, but they do not explain who you are. Christ does.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 2136 What if the habit that feels most automatic is not evidence of who you truly are?

In Episode Seven of The New Man, Sione explores the difference between habit and nature. Hebrews 5 teaches that maturity develops as we train our senses through practice. Repeated thoughts and behaviours can become familiar, powerful and nearly automatic - but repetition does not give them the authority to define us. Automatic does not mean essential. Familiar does not mean natural. Repeated does not mean eternal.

Whether the pattern is anger, anxiety, addiction, people-pleasing or unforgiveness, lasting freedom requires more than sincerity and determination. Through revelation, wise decisions, changed environments and deliberate practice, our responses can be trained to agree with the life of Christ already within us.

Grace supplies the life. Practice trains its expression. Your habits may explain what you have repeatedly done, but they do not explain who you are. Christ does.

]]> Old Habits Are Not Your Nature, The New Man, Christian identity, identity in Christ, new creation, breaking old habits, Christian habit change, spiritual habits, freedom from addiction, overcoming addiction, renewing the mind, revelation and freedom, truth sets you free, Hebrews 5:14, John 8, trained senses, spiritual maturity, Christian discipline, grace and discipline, behaviour change, thought patterns, overcoming anger, overcoming anxiety, freedom from offence, Christian forgiveness, people-pleasing, identity and behaviour, Christ is sufficient, freedom in Christ, fruit of the Spirit, self-control, discipleship, spiritual formation, Christian living, Gospel teaching, Sione Veikoso No Lay it Down and Leave it There 15 15 Lay it Down and Leave it There full ed9d7cb3-d6a6-4413-8cec-aba2ab4619ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/eeb87b22 Why can you be completely new in Christ and still sometimes feel like the person you used to be?

In Episode Six of The New Man, Sione explores Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 4 to lay aside the old man, be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new man created according to God. Your identity has already changed, but thoughts, reactions and desires learned in your former life can remain like old clothing - familiar, but no longer belonging to you.

When fear, condemnation, offence or an old habit returns, its arrival does not make it part of your identity. You do not need to negotiate with it, condemn yourself or question whether the new birth worked. Through the Word and the Holy Spirit, you can recognise what is foreign, lay it down and train your outward life to agree with what grace has already placed within you.

You are not trying to become the new man. You are learning to live from the new man God has already created. Lay down the old garment, leave it there and keep walking.

]]> Why can you be completely new in Christ and still sometimes feel like the person you used to be?

In Episode Six of The New Man, Sione explores Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 4 to lay aside the old man, be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new man created according to God. Your identity has already changed, but thoughts, reactions and desires learned in your former life can remain like old clothing - familiar, but no longer belonging to you.

When fear, condemnation, offence or an old habit returns, its arrival does not make it part of your identity. You do not need to negotiate with it, condemn yourself or question whether the new birth worked. Through the Word and the Holy Spirit, you can recognise what is foreign, lay it down and train your outward life to agree with what grace has already placed within you.

You are not trying to become the new man. You are learning to live from the new man God has already created. Lay down the old garment, leave it there and keep walking.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1874 Why can you be completely new in Christ and still sometimes feel like the person you used to be?

In Episode Six of The New Man, Sione explores Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 4 to lay aside the old man, be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new man created according to God. Your identity has already changed, but thoughts, reactions and desires learned in your former life can remain like old clothing - familiar, but no longer belonging to you.

When fear, condemnation, offence or an old habit returns, its arrival does not make it part of your identity. You do not need to negotiate with it, condemn yourself or question whether the new birth worked. Through the Word and the Holy Spirit, you can recognise what is foreign, lay it down and train your outward life to agree with what grace has already placed within you.

You are not trying to become the new man. You are learning to live from the new man God has already created. Lay down the old garment, leave it there and keep walking.

]]> Lay It Down and Leave It There, The New Man, Why You Still Feel Like the Old You, Christian identity, identity in Christ, new creation, old man and new man, lay aside the old man, put on the new man, renewed mind, renewing your mind, mind of Christ, Ephesians 4:22–24, 1 Corinthians 2, freedom from condemnation, overcoming fear, letting go of offence, Christian forgiveness, old thought patterns, spiritual maturity, Christian transformation, living from grace, freedom from striving, thoughts and identity, temptation and desire, good soil, parable of the sower, put off the old self, Holy Spirit renewal, Christian living, Gospel teaching, Sione Veikoso No Your Senses are Terrible Theologians 14 14 Your Senses are Terrible Theologians full 6ad7a8dd-3b0c-41be-9d9d-bded966f09e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8023ecda What happens when sight, emotion, past experience and human reasoning form a theological committee - and decide that nothing is going to change?


In Episode Five of The New Man, we explore why your senses are helpful reporters but terrible theologians. Through Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings 6, Abraham’s faith in Romans 4 and Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 4, discover how to acknowledge what you see, feel and remember without allowing it to issue the final verdict over your life.


Faith is not denying the facts or manufacturing a more positive reality. It is allowing God’s eternal Word to interpret temporary conditions. The army may be real, but it is not the only reality present. Your feelings may be intense, but they do not define you. Your history may explain where you have been, but it cannot prophesy where God is taking you.

Faith does not see less. Faith sees more.

]]> What happens when sight, emotion, past experience and human reasoning form a theological committee - and decide that nothing is going to change?


In Episode Five of The New Man, we explore why your senses are helpful reporters but terrible theologians. Through Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings 6, Abraham’s faith in Romans 4 and Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 4, discover how to acknowledge what you see, feel and remember without allowing it to issue the final verdict over your life.


Faith is not denying the facts or manufacturing a more positive reality. It is allowing God’s eternal Word to interpret temporary conditions. The army may be real, but it is not the only reality present. Your feelings may be intense, but they do not define you. Your history may explain where you have been, but it cannot prophesy where God is taking you.

Faith does not see less. Faith sees more.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1999 What happens when sight, emotion, past experience and human reasoning form a theological committee - and decide that nothing is going to change?


In Episode Five of The New Man, we explore why your senses are helpful reporters but terrible theologians. Through Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings 6, Abraham’s faith in Romans 4 and Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 4, discover how to acknowledge what you see, feel and remember without allowing it to issue the final verdict over your life.


Faith is not denying the facts or manufacturing a more positive reality. It is allowing God’s eternal Word to interpret temporary conditions. The army may be real, but it is not the only reality present. Your feelings may be intense, but they do not define you. Your history may explain where you have been, but it cannot prophesy where God is taking you.

Faith does not see less. Faith sees more.

]]> Your Senses Are Terrible Theologians, The New Man, walk by faith not by sight, faith over feelings, Christian faith, biblical faith, faith and sight, God’s Word, spiritual reality, unseen reality, renewing the mind, identity in Christ, new creation, emotions and faith, feelings and truth, past experience, Christian identity, Elisha and his servant, chariots of fire, 2 Kings 6, Abraham’s faith, Romans 4, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Thomas the disciple, faith versus positive thinking, Christian encouragement, spiritual perception, meditation on Scripture, living by faith, Sione Veikoso No Stop Trying to Become 13 13 Stop Trying to Become full 30a8cbab-f20f-4319-b684-b1a9d0482546 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b78f3dfd What if spiritual maturity isn’t about becoming someone new, but learning to live from who grace has already made you?

In Episode Four of The New Man, we explore the difference between an orphan trying to earn a place and a son who knows he already belongs. Through Galatians 4, Luke 15 and the Lord’s Prayer, discover why sonship is not the reward for spiritual maturity - it is the foundation from which maturity grows.

You are not trying to become accepted, righteous, holy or complete. In Christ, these things have already been given. Stop standing outside the Father’s house rehearsing an employment speech. Come inside, receive your inheritance, and learn to speak, pray and live as a son.

]]> What if spiritual maturity isn’t about becoming someone new, but learning to live from who grace has already made you?

In Episode Four of The New Man, we explore the difference between an orphan trying to earn a place and a son who knows he already belongs. Through Galatians 4, Luke 15 and the Lord’s Prayer, discover why sonship is not the reward for spiritual maturity - it is the foundation from which maturity grows.

You are not trying to become accepted, righteous, holy or complete. In Christ, these things have already been given. Stop standing outside the Father’s house rehearsing an employment speech. Come inside, receive your inheritance, and learn to speak, pray and live as a son.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 2261 What if spiritual maturity isn’t about becoming someone new, but learning to live from who grace has already made you?

In Episode Four of The New Man, we explore the difference between an orphan trying to earn a place and a son who knows he already belongs. Through Galatians 4, Luke 15 and the Lord’s Prayer, discover why sonship is not the reward for spiritual maturity - it is the foundation from which maturity grows.

You are not trying to become accepted, righteous, holy or complete. In Christ, these things have already been given. Stop standing outside the Father’s house rehearsing an employment speech. Come inside, receive your inheritance, and learn to speak, pray and live as a son.

]]> Stop Trying to Become, The New Man, Christian identity, identity in Christ, sonship, sons and daughters of God, child of God, orphan mindset, spirit of adoption, Abba Father, grace, righteousness in Christ, holiness, acceptance in Christ, inheritance in Christ, spiritual maturity, renewed mind, new creation, freedom from striving, religious performance, prodigal son, Luke 15, Galatians 4, throne of grace, Christian living, Gospel teaching, Sione Veikoso, Springfield Christian Family, SCF Church No Stop Trying to Become 12 12 Stop Trying to Become full 0728054a-8335-404b-b2fc-42302a680073 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcc45e69 Have you ever felt like there are two versions of you fighting for control? One that wants to follow God, and another that keeps dragging you back into old patterns?

Many Christians have been taught to believe the "old man" still lives inside them - that you're constantly sharing your life with the person you used to be. But what if that's not what the Bible teaches?

In Episode 3 of the New Man series, "The Old Man Is Not Your Roommate," Sione explores Paul's teaching on the old man and the new man, revealing that the old self wasn't renovated - it was crucified with Christ. You are not living with your old nature; you've been given a completely new life.

The struggle isn't because the old man is still alive inside you. It's because your mind is still learning to agree with what God has already done. Transformation doesn't come from trying to kill the old man over and over again - it comes from renewing your mind and living from the reality of who you already are in Christ.

If you've ever felt trapped by your past or frustrated by the cycle of striving and failure, this episode will challenge you to stop identifying with the person you used to be and start living as the new creation God says you already are.

]]> Have you ever felt like there are two versions of you fighting for control? One that wants to follow God, and another that keeps dragging you back into old patterns?

Many Christians have been taught to believe the "old man" still lives inside them - that you're constantly sharing your life with the person you used to be. But what if that's not what the Bible teaches?

In Episode 3 of the New Man series, "The Old Man Is Not Your Roommate," Sione explores Paul's teaching on the old man and the new man, revealing that the old self wasn't renovated - it was crucified with Christ. You are not living with your old nature; you've been given a completely new life.

The struggle isn't because the old man is still alive inside you. It's because your mind is still learning to agree with what God has already done. Transformation doesn't come from trying to kill the old man over and over again - it comes from renewing your mind and living from the reality of who you already are in Christ.

If you've ever felt trapped by your past or frustrated by the cycle of striving and failure, this episode will challenge you to stop identifying with the person you used to be and start living as the new creation God says you already are.

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1976 Have you ever felt like there are two versions of you fighting for control? One that wants to follow God, and another that keeps dragging you back into old patterns?

Many Christians have been taught to believe the "old man" still lives inside them - that you're constantly sharing your life with the person you used to be. But what if that's not what the Bible teaches?

In Episode 3 of the New Man series, "The Old Man Is Not Your Roommate," Sione explores Paul's teaching on the old man and the new man, revealing that the old self wasn't renovated - it was crucified with Christ. You are not living with your old nature; you've been given a completely new life.

The struggle isn't because the old man is still alive inside you. It's because your mind is still learning to agree with what God has already done. Transformation doesn't come from trying to kill the old man over and over again - it comes from renewing your mind and living from the reality of who you already are in Christ.

If you've ever felt trapped by your past or frustrated by the cycle of striving and failure, this episode will challenge you to stop identifying with the person you used to be and start living as the new creation God says you already are.

]]> The Old Man Is Not Your Roommate, New Man series, Growing Knowing podcast, old man and new man, identity in Christ, new creation, Christ in you, born again, crucified with Christ, Romans 6, Ephesians 4, Colossians 3, Galatians 2:20, renewing your mind, freedom from sin, Christian transformation, spiritual growth, righteousness in Christ, grace of God, union with Christ, finished work of Jesus, Christian discipleship, biblical identity, overcoming shame, walking in the Spirit, Christian podcast, Bible teaching, faith podcast, Pentecostal teaching, Sione Veikoso No You Don't Live There Anymore 11 11 You Don't Live There Anymore full 31ee1a51-8d7a-4b80-bbf1-099d5b818f4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ad1ac37 Have you ever noticed that even after giving your life to Jesus, old thoughts, habits, and temptations still seem to knock at the door?

The problem is that many Christians are fighting battles from an address they no longer live at.

In Episode 2 of the New Man series, "You Don't Live There Any More," Sione explores what it means to leave your old identity behind and fully embrace the new life Christ has given you. Looking at Paul's teaching on the old man and the new man, you'll discover why your past no longer defines you, why sin is no longer your identity, and how renewing your mind changes the way you live.

The enemy wants you to keep returning to a house you've already moved out of. God calls you to live from your new address - as a son or daughter, righteous, accepted, and alive in Christ.

If you've ever struggled with shame, recurring temptation, or feeling like you're constantly trying to become someone God says you already are, this episode will encourage you to stop looking backwards and start living from your new identity.

]]> Have you ever noticed that even after giving your life to Jesus, old thoughts, habits, and temptations still seem to knock at the door?

The problem is that many Christians are fighting battles from an address they no longer live at.

In Episode 2 of the New Man series, "You Don't Live There Any More," Sione explores what it means to leave your old identity behind and fully embrace the new life Christ has given you. Looking at Paul's teaching on the old man and the new man, you'll discover why your past no longer defines you, why sin is no longer your identity, and how renewing your mind changes the way you live.

The enemy wants you to keep returning to a house you've already moved out of. God calls you to live from your new address - as a son or daughter, righteous, accepted, and alive in Christ.

If you've ever struggled with shame, recurring temptation, or feeling like you're constantly trying to become someone God says you already are, this episode will encourage you to stop looking backwards and start living from your new identity.

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 2321 Have you ever noticed that even after giving your life to Jesus, old thoughts, habits, and temptations still seem to knock at the door?

The problem is that many Christians are fighting battles from an address they no longer live at.

In Episode 2 of the New Man series, "You Don't Live There Any More," Sione explores what it means to leave your old identity behind and fully embrace the new life Christ has given you. Looking at Paul's teaching on the old man and the new man, you'll discover why your past no longer defines you, why sin is no longer your identity, and how renewing your mind changes the way you live.

The enemy wants you to keep returning to a house you've already moved out of. God calls you to live from your new address - as a son or daughter, righteous, accepted, and alive in Christ.

If you've ever struggled with shame, recurring temptation, or feeling like you're constantly trying to become someone God says you already are, this episode will encourage you to stop looking backwards and start living from your new identity.

]]> New Man series, You Don't Live There Any More, Growing Knowing podcast, new identity in Christ, old man and new man, born again, new creation, identity in Christ, renewed mind, Romans 6, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Colossians 3, freedom from sin, victory over temptation, Christian transformation, spiritual growth, repentance, renewing your mind, leaving the past behind, righteousness in Christ, grace, discipleship, Christian living, gospel identity, shame and freedom, walking in the Spirit, Bible teaching, faith podcast, Pentecostal teaching, Christian podcast, Sione Veikoso No Jesus is not your co-pilot 10 10 Jesus is not your co-pilot full 0b2fd8b8-9750-4881-8046-fe21f703baf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f92f9b0f Jesus did not come to sit beside you, bless the journey you have already chosen, and help you reach the life you designed. He came to become your life.

In this opening episode of the New Man series, Sione explores why Christianity is not religion, behaviour modification, or an improved version of your old life. Through Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, the promise of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” and the reality that we have become one spirit with Him, we discover what it truly means to be born again.

If Jesus is your co-pilot, who exactly is flying the plane?

The car is His. The road is His. The destination is His. The life is His.

This episode is an invitation to stop treating Jesus as a spiritual addition to our plans and awaken to the radical reality of the gospel: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”

]]> Jesus did not come to sit beside you, bless the journey you have already chosen, and help you reach the life you designed. He came to become your life.

In this opening episode of the New Man series, Sione explores why Christianity is not religion, behaviour modification, or an improved version of your old life. Through Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, the promise of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” and the reality that we have become one spirit with Him, we discover what it truly means to be born again.

If Jesus is your co-pilot, who exactly is flying the plane?

The car is His. The road is His. The destination is His. The life is His.

This episode is an invitation to stop treating Jesus as a spiritual addition to our plans and awaken to the radical reality of the gospel: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 2176 Jesus did not come to sit beside you, bless the journey you have already chosen, and help you reach the life you designed. He came to become your life.

In this opening episode of the New Man series, Sione explores why Christianity is not religion, behaviour modification, or an improved version of your old life. Through Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, the promise of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” and the reality that we have become one spirit with Him, we discover what it truly means to be born again.

If Jesus is your co-pilot, who exactly is flying the plane?

The car is His. The road is His. The destination is His. The life is His.

This episode is an invitation to stop treating Jesus as a spiritual addition to our plans and awaken to the radical reality of the gospel: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”

]]> Jesus Is Not Your Co-Pilot, Growing Knowing podcast, New Man series, Christ in you, hope of glory, born again, new creation, union with Christ, one spirit with God, identity in Christ, lordship of Jesus, surrender to Jesus, Christian transformation, renewed mind, Nicodemus, John 3, Colossians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 6:17, Galatians 2:20, Christianity versus religion, life in Christ, the gospel, spiritual growth, Christian discipleship, Jesus is Lord, Christ lives in me, Christian identity podcast, faith podcast, Pentecostal podcast, Bible teaching podcast No The Fifth Commandment - Honour 9 9 The Fifth Commandment - Honour full dc7a8c66-4345-45b5-a319-faefe14f94dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e43947e What if family isn’t a social construct, but a divine design?
In this episode, we explore the Fifth Commandment - “Honour your father and your mother” - and why honour in the home shapes identity, authority, and society itself. This isn’t about survival; it’s about design. Human resilience should never be mistaken for divine design.

]]> What if family isn’t a social construct, but a divine design?
In this episode, we explore the Fifth Commandment - “Honour your father and your mother” - and why honour in the home shapes identity, authority, and society itself. This isn’t about survival; it’s about design. Human resilience should never be mistaken for divine design.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:45:34 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 2375 What if family isn’t a social construct, but a divine design?
In this episode, we explore the Fifth Commandment - “Honour your father and your mother” - and why honour in the home shapes identity, authority, and society itself. This isn’t about survival; it’s about design. Human resilience should never be mistaken for divine design.

]]> honour your father and mother, Fifth Commandment, biblical honour, family design, Christian view of family, motherhood and fatherhood, biblical parenting, honour in the home, family discipleship, Kingdom family, Malachi 4:6, generational healing, biblical authority, Christian worldview on marriage, honour and identity, family formation, discipleship podcast, Bible teaching podcast, Christian theology, honour and obedience No The Fourth Commandment - the Sabbath 8 8 The Fourth Commandment - the Sabbath full 6d413fb8-4ce5-4e24-befe-f3aa4c471755 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a8bc4c6 God rested because the work was finished - and He invites us into the same rhythm. In this episode we explore Sabbath as a gift, a revelation, and a realm in Christ. Learn how to work from rest, sleep in storms, and walk aligned with the One who sustains all things.

]]> God rested because the work was finished - and He invites us into the same rhythm. In this episode we explore Sabbath as a gift, a revelation, and a realm in Christ. Learn how to work from rest, sleep in storms, and walk aligned with the One who sustains all things.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:26:13 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1675 God rested because the work was finished - and He invites us into the same rhythm. In this episode we explore Sabbath as a gift, a revelation, and a realm in Christ. Learn how to work from rest, sleep in storms, and walk aligned with the One who sustains all things.

]]> Sabbath, rest, finished work, Fourth Commandment, Jesus and Sabbath, Hebrews 4, biblical rest, spiritual rest, Sabbath meaning, alignment with God, Eden design, toil vs rest, John 6:29, Mark 2:27, Jesus heals on the Sabbath, kingdom rest, faith and rest, working from rest, Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, storm faith, Jesus in the storm, podcast teaching, Christian podcast, Bible study podcast No The Third Commandment - Bearing God's Name 7 7 The Third Commandment - Bearing God's Name full f0a9286c-d28a-4125-bf1f-74060f9aafcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/77c69908 Discover the depth of the Third Commandment - not as a rule about language, but a call to identity. In this episode we explore what it means to bear God’s Name, reflect His character, and walk in the hope, authority, and power He’s placed on our lives. A devotional teaching for believers who want to live out the fullness of their calling.

]]> Discover the depth of the Third Commandment - not as a rule about language, but a call to identity. In this episode we explore what it means to bear God’s Name, reflect His character, and walk in the hope, authority, and power He’s placed on our lives. A devotional teaching for believers who want to live out the fullness of their calling.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:19:14 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1461 Discover the depth of the Third Commandment - not as a rule about language, but a call to identity. In this episode we explore what it means to bear God’s Name, reflect His character, and walk in the hope, authority, and power He’s placed on our lives. A devotional teaching for believers who want to live out the fullness of their calling.

]]> Third Commandment, Exodus 20:7, bearing God’s Name, not taking God’s Name in vain, shav Hebrew meaning, identity in Christ, holiness, Christian identity, representing Christ, fruit of the Spirit, new creation, Christ in you, spiritual formation, Christian holiness, Bible study podcast, Christian devotional, walking in authority, hope of His calling, Ephesians 1:18 No The Second Commandment - True Worship 6 6 The Second Commandment - True Worship full 5ef942eb-b6e0-460f-b3f8-6459a74f81f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5456e406 In this episode, we explore the Second Commandment: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.” If the first commandment points to the inner devotion of the heart, this one calls us to express that devotion rightly in worship. Together we’ll see why God warns against idols, what it means to “become what we behold,” and how true worship is more than music - it’s the posture of a life surrendered to Him.

]]> In this episode, we explore the Second Commandment: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.” If the first commandment points to the inner devotion of the heart, this one calls us to express that devotion rightly in worship. Together we’ll see why God warns against idols, what it means to “become what we behold,” and how true worship is more than music - it’s the posture of a life surrendered to Him.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1126 In this episode, we explore the Second Commandment: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.” If the first commandment points to the inner devotion of the heart, this one calls us to express that devotion rightly in worship. Together we’ll see why God warns against idols, what it means to “become what we behold,” and how true worship is more than music - it’s the posture of a life surrendered to Him.

]]> Second Commandment, Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:4-6, no carved images, no idols, God’s jealousy, worship in spirit and truth, idolatry in the Bible, true worship, becoming what we behold, surrender to God, modern idols, daily discipleship, living for God alone, idols and worship, Christian devotional, Bible study podcast, true worship podcast No The First Commandment - No Other but Him 5 5 The First Commandment - No Other but Him full a928591d-5dc5-4acf-b4b4-dc4281e4025a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b941fef8 In this episode, we begin our journey through the Ten Commandments with the very first: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” More than a rule, it’s a call to exclusive love and devotion. God spoke these words not to burden His people, but to free them - reminding Israel that He had already delivered them from Egypt. The commandment isn’t about adding weight to our lives but pointing us to the One who rescues, redeems, and deserves our whole heart. Together we’ll see how this first word is not just the foundation of the law, but the foundation of worship, belonging, and life with God.

]]> In this episode, we begin our journey through the Ten Commandments with the very first: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” More than a rule, it’s a call to exclusive love and devotion. God spoke these words not to burden His people, but to free them - reminding Israel that He had already delivered them from Egypt. The commandment isn’t about adding weight to our lives but pointing us to the One who rescues, redeems, and deserves our whole heart. Together we’ll see how this first word is not just the foundation of the law, but the foundation of worship, belonging, and life with God.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:27:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1241 In this episode, we begin our journey through the Ten Commandments with the very first: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” More than a rule, it’s a call to exclusive love and devotion. God spoke these words not to burden His people, but to free them - reminding Israel that He had already delivered them from Egypt. The commandment isn’t about adding weight to our lives but pointing us to the One who rescues, redeems, and deserves our whole heart. Together we’ll see how this first word is not just the foundation of the law, but the foundation of worship, belonging, and life with God.

]]> First Commandment, Ten Commandments, Exodus 20, no other gods, worship, Christian living, love God, following Jesus, Bible study podcast, Christian devotional No The Christian's True Identity 4 4 The Christian's True Identity full 890c49e8-fced-4908-b9a6-1496c367a9cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/94766b05 In this episode of Growing Knowing, we explore what it really means to be a new creation in Christ. Too often Christians still label themselves as “just sinners,” but Scripture paints a far greater picture: through Jesus, you’ve been given a brand-new nature. We’ll unpack how the Holy Spirit convicts believers of righteousness, not sin, and why understanding your identity is key to living free from condemnation. From Paul’s teaching to John’s letters, we’ll see that sin is no longer your nature - it’s only a choice. When you know who you are, even the Ten Commandments shift from burdensome rules to a reflection of the life of God already at work in you.

]]> In this episode of Growing Knowing, we explore what it really means to be a new creation in Christ. Too often Christians still label themselves as “just sinners,” but Scripture paints a far greater picture: through Jesus, you’ve been given a brand-new nature. We’ll unpack how the Holy Spirit convicts believers of righteousness, not sin, and why understanding your identity is key to living free from condemnation. From Paul’s teaching to John’s letters, we’ll see that sin is no longer your nature - it’s only a choice. When you know who you are, even the Ten Commandments shift from burdensome rules to a reflection of the life of God already at work in you.

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:05:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 2692 In this episode of Growing Knowing, we explore what it really means to be a new creation in Christ. Too often Christians still label themselves as “just sinners,” but Scripture paints a far greater picture: through Jesus, you’ve been given a brand-new nature. We’ll unpack how the Holy Spirit convicts believers of righteousness, not sin, and why understanding your identity is key to living free from condemnation. From Paul’s teaching to John’s letters, we’ll see that sin is no longer your nature - it’s only a choice. When you know who you are, even the Ten Commandments shift from burdensome rules to a reflection of the life of God already at work in you.

]]> No On the Ten Commandments 3 3 On the Ten Commandments full c2522705-50ad-48ba-a70a-e03c143bfb5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e76fb01a Today we’re kicking off our conversation around the Ten Commandments. Before diving into each command, this first episode lays the framework for why they matter at all. For many, the commandments are either outdated rules or still binding laws to live up to—but I want to present a third way. These commands were never about condemnation, but revelation: a window into the culture of Heaven and a clearer picture of God and His design for us, fulfilled in Christ. Join me as we explore why these ancient words remain profoundly relevant today.

]]> Today we’re kicking off our conversation around the Ten Commandments. Before diving into each command, this first episode lays the framework for why they matter at all. For many, the commandments are either outdated rules or still binding laws to live up to—but I want to present a third way. These commands were never about condemnation, but revelation: a window into the culture of Heaven and a clearer picture of God and His design for us, fulfilled in Christ. Join me as we explore why these ancient words remain profoundly relevant today.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:52:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1766 Today we’re kicking off our conversation around the Ten Commandments. Before diving into each command, this first episode lays the framework for why they matter at all. For many, the commandments are either outdated rules or still binding laws to live up to—but I want to present a third way. These commands were never about condemnation, but revelation: a window into the culture of Heaven and a clearer picture of God and His design for us, fulfilled in Christ. Join me as we explore why these ancient words remain profoundly relevant today.

]]> No On Walking by Faith 2 2 On Walking by Faith full Buzzsprout-17805157 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6222a98f In this episode of Growing Knowing, we dive into the question: how does faith actually work? Together we explore the tension between what God’s Word declares and what we may be experiencing in our everyday lives. Faith isn’t blind optimism - it’s a revelation of God’s goodness and His choice to speak life over us and our future. Join the conversation as we unpack what it means to walk by faith and to be “real” in our journey with God.

]]> In this episode of Growing Knowing, we dive into the question: how does faith actually work? Together we explore the tension between what God’s Word declares and what we may be experiencing in our everyday lives. Faith isn’t blind optimism - it’s a revelation of God’s goodness and His choice to speak life over us and our future. Join the conversation as we unpack what it means to walk by faith and to be “real” in our journey with God.

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 2090 In this episode of Growing Knowing, we dive into the question: how does faith actually work? Together we explore the tension between what God’s Word declares and what we may be experiencing in our everyday lives. Faith isn’t blind optimism - it’s a revelation of God’s goodness and His choice to speak life over us and our future. Join the conversation as we unpack what it means to walk by faith and to be “real” in our journey with God. In this episode of Growing Knowing, we dive into the question: how does faith actually work? Together we explore the tension between what God’s Word declares and what we may be experiencing in our everyday lives. Faith isn’t blind optimism - it’s a revela No On Being Perfect 1 1 On Being Perfect full Buzzsprout-17759730 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1c1a97a In the launch of Growing Knowing, we explore Jesus’ challenging words: “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”(Matthew 5:48). Does perfection mean flawless behavior—or a life rooted in God’s design? We’ll unpack what it means to be born again, renew our minds, and live from who God is rather than what we do. Discover the three kinds of biblical knowledge and why true growth comes through epignosis—truth applied and lived out. God is good, all the time, and His Word equips us to walk in that reality.

]]> In the launch of Growing Knowing, we explore Jesus’ challenging words: “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”(Matthew 5:48). Does perfection mean flawless behavior—or a life rooted in God’s design? We’ll unpack what it means to be born again, renew our minds, and live from who God is rather than what we do. Discover the three kinds of biblical knowledge and why true growth comes through epignosis—truth applied and lived out. God is good, all the time, and His Word equips us to walk in that reality.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1000 Sione Veikoso Sione Veikoso 1743 In the launch of Growing Knowing, we explore Jesus’ challenging words: “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”(Matthew 5:48). Does perfection mean flawless behavior—or a life rooted in God’s design? We’ll unpack what it means to be born again, renew our minds, and live from who God is rather than what we do. Discover the three kinds of biblical knowledge and why true growth comes through epignosis—truth applied and lived out. God is good, all the time, and His Word equips us to walk ... In the launch of Growing Knowing, we explore Jesus’ challenging words: “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”(Matthew 5:48). Does perfection mean flawless behavior—or a life rooted in God’s design? We’ll unpack what it means to be born again, re No