Have you ever felt like God was distant? Like your sin created space between you and Him or that you had to work your way back into His presence?

What if that’s not actually true?

In this episode of Renegade Grace, Jess takes on one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs in modern Christianity—that our connection with God can be disrupted—and unpacks the truth about God’s nearness, our union with Christ, and the myth of “damaged fellowship.”

You’ll discover:

• Why the original lie in the garden was about God being distant and withholding
• How we’ve misunderstood God’s sovereignty and turned it into something cold and impersonal
• What it really means to be fully united with Christ—not just close to Him
• Why your relationship with God isn’t something you maintain—but something He secured
• And how to understand the “but what about…” verses that seem to suggest distance

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to get closer to God—or worried that your mistakes have pushed Him away—this episode will challenge that belief and invite you into a deeper awareness of what’s already true.

Because the truth is— you’re not trying to get closer to God… you already are one with Him.

Show Notes:

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Verses Referenced in Today’s Episode: Colossians 1:15–20; John 1:14; John 1:18; John 14:18–20; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Galatians 4:6; 1 Corinthians 6:17; John 17:20–23; Colossians 3:3–4; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 1:6; Colossians 1:13–14; 2 Corinthians 4:6–7; Ephesians 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:13; Isaiah 59:2; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Ephesians 2:13; Colossians 1:21–22; Psalm 51:11; Ephesians 1:13–14; John 14:16–17; James 4:8; Exodus 20:18–21; John 14:23

Greek Words: Sumphutos (Strong’s 4854); Eudokeó (Strong’s 2106)

Listener Reflection Questions:

• Have you ever felt like God pulled away from you? What shaped that belief?
• How does the idea of being united with Christ (not just close to Him) challenge or change how you see your relationship with God?
• Have you believed your sin creates distance between you and God? How does this episode challenge that?
• What might change this week if you lived with the awareness that you are already one with Him?

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