Focused on Christ

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Focused on Christ is dedicated to exalting Christ and equipping the church. Hosted by Mike Crump and Dr. Nathan Smith, Focused on Christ looks at topics and issues facing the Christian church and filters them through the Word of God. As pastors, Mike and Nathan can help navigate theology, current events, and relational issues that crop up in and around the church in order that followers of Jesus are prepared for living the gospel life among the nations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning on all podcasting platforms as well as YouTube and X.
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Ep. 158: No More Condemnation
Episode 158
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026

No More Condemnation (Romans 8:1–17)In this episode of Focused on Christ, host Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith dive into the opening of Romans 8, a chapter often hailed as one of the most beautiful and life-giving in all of Scripture. After exploring the intense internal struggle with sin described in Romans 7, the duo discusses the glorious pivot Paul makes toward the believer's true identity and the riches found in Christ.Together, they unpack what it means to live without a verdict of guilt or shame. They explore the radical shift from being a slave to the flesh to becoming a child of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in freedom. From the "omnipotent voice of God" that declares us valuable to the incredible promise of being joint heirs with Christ, this conversation is an invitation to stop living by old masters and start "tattooing" the truth of the Gospel onto your soul.Key highlights include:The Baseline of Grace: Understanding why there is "now no condemnation" for those in Christ.Flesh vs. Spirit: How to set your mind on the things of the Spirit and the discipline of daily intentionality.The Spirit of Adoption: What it means to cry out "Abba, Father" and lean into our divine access to God.Our Eternal Inheritance: A look at the benefits of being united with the "firstborn Son".