Grace and Mercy Podcast with Darlene Bocek

We Get the Rainbow Coat: Grace in Colossians

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:00:53 GMT

Ep 32. We are Joseph. We are the favored ones. Leaning in to others, in forgiveness, is a part of being in the Charisma Machine. And we discover that even prepositions and adverbs can carry grace in them.

Coming Home in Joy: Grace in 1 Chronicles

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:32:00 GMT

Ep 31. Coming back from Exile, Israel needed to be reminded of the Charisma Machine, so 1 Chronicles focuses on joy, rejoicing in the Lord, and thankfulness--being covenant people, rather than other aspects of grace.

Grace as Suffering, part 2: Grace in Philippians

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:16:00 GMT

Ep 30. Paul's suffering brought joy to him as he saw his life as a part of the larger Charisma Machine. Find out how in this episode. Part 2 of 2.

Grace as Suffering, Part One: Grace in Philippians

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 29. Christ Jesus gave himself, suffered and died for US, to give himself for our salvation. Suffering is part of grace. In fact, practically speaking, suffering is given as a part of grace of the Charisma Machine. Find out how in this week's episode. Part 1 of 2.

They Will NEVER Turn Away from Me! Grace in 2 Kings

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:45:00 GMT

Ep 28. Though grace is only mentioned twice, in 2 Kings we discover the heart of grace: God’s love for his people, his favor, and the power he gives for us to always lean in toward him as well.

Good News for YOU If You are Listening! Grace in Ephesians

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:38:00 GMT

Ep 27. One of the top 5 Bible books explaining grace, Ephesians shows how grace relates to you. We learn how God’s favor results in thankful, joyful, kind, outward-looking ministry. A dystopian story--a fiction version of Grace and Mercy Podcast. And a special verse about you.

King Solomon Makes Promises for You and Me: Grace in 1st Kings

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:01:00 GMT

Ep 26. Grace in 1 Kings is concentrated in one chapter where Solomon is praying for God’s Big Plan and Purpose. In his prayer of dedication, King Solomon makes promises for God's people, which are valid today.

Are You Serious? Has Christianity Really Changed the World for Good? (Grace in History)

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:10:00 GMT

Season 3: Ep 25 Listener Comments on the Italian meanings for 'grace.' And weighing the ‘manifest destiny’ of Christianity in world domination versus obedience to the Great Commission. How Noah, conscience, Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, and Chinese history show us that God is at work in this world to accomplish his Purple Purposes.

Ukraine, Russia, and Grace in Galatians

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:15:00 GMT

This new war between Russia and Ukraine is a war of ideals. These ideals are tied to Christ and what he has brought to the world. Join us to hear what Galatians has to say about grace, joy, humanism, and the ideas behind war.

Enemies, Trials, Betrayal, and Grace in 2 Samuel

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:04:00 GMT

Episode 23. King David had his share of difficulties in this life. The man after God’s Own Heart dealt with severe trials and betrayals because of grace in his life. He shows us how the Charisma Machine functioned in the OT. Join us as we investigate Grace in 2 Samuel.

How Does the Church Spin Grace?

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:05:00 GMT

Episode 22. In a broken world of pain and thorns-in-the-flesh, in light of pastors and their church discipline, where is grace anyways? How does a church spin grace? A Bible study reviewing all the uses of grace in 2 Corinthians.

The Loaded Hebrew Bundle: Covenant, Grace, Mercy, & Compassion; Grace in 1 Samuel

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 07:34:00 GMT

Episode 21. We discover why grace is translated from Hebrew as ‘favor,’ and how the caring friendship of David and Jonathan is a perfect model of the Charisma Machine.

Christmas Edition: How to Find Joy at Christmas

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:13:00 GMT

Episode 20. How to find JOY at Christmas. We discuss grace in Christmas, including all the words and conjugates of grace in the Christmas story. Grace, Peace, and Joy are Essential to Bethlehem.

6 Times Grace Turns Synchronistic

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:34:00 GMT

Episode 19. Once we learn the words sunchairo and eucharisteo in the books of 1 & 2 Corinthians, we have a greater understanding of what it means to be a church. All about synchronistic grace.

The Wings of Boaz and More Grace in Ruth

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:39:00 GMT

Episode 18. We study the words for grace in the book of Ruth as well as the grace evident in the larger story of a Moabitess being brought into a safe place in Israel.

Love: The Charisma Machine in Action

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:00:22 GMT

Episode 17. The conjugates of grace in 1 Corinthians teach us what the connection between love and grace is. The answer pivots on the Charisma Machine.

Doing What is Right in a Backwards World

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:00:27 GMT

Episode 16. As we survey grace in Judges we find God’s favor shown even through challenges and difficulties. We discuss Sea Peoples, 1177 the Collapse of Civilization, and Goliath's homeland.

God-With-Us-God-With-Us Be With You, Grace in Romans part 2

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Episode 15. Learn the shocking connection between the Charisma Machine and saying grace. In our survey of Grace in Romans, part two investigates chara, chairo, and charis (joy, rejoicing, and grace).

How Do I Use the Charisma Machine?

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:00:17 GMT

Episode 14. Romans introduces us to the idea of the Charisma Machine. The words charitzmo and charisma instruct us how to apply grace into the world as we study grace in Romans.

Is There Grace in Joshua's Deadly Conquests

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:00:05 GMT

Episode 13. The deadly conquest of Caanan only records one terrifying use of the word grace. How can this be good? How can the conquests be grace in Joshua?

Is it Real Joy or Fake Joy? Grace in Acts part 2

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:00:42 GMT

Episode 12. The Greek words chara and chairo are investigated for their use in Acts. Do they reflect real grac-joy? Find out now.

Beloved and Safe in the Arms of Grace, in Acts

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Episode 11. In Acts we learn how being entrusted into grace reflects a depth of the safety involved in being God’s people.In Acts we learn how being entrusted into grace reflects a depth of the safety involved in being God’s people.

The Romance of Grace in Deuteronomy

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:00:22 GMT

Episode 10. Divorce teaches us about grace as we study Grace in Deuteronomy. Our journey continues as we complete a survey of grace in the final book of the Pentateuch. Deuteronomy teaches us how grace, romance, and marriage connect.

To Rejoice Means To Recognize Grace, in John

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

The strange connection between charis and chara, grace and joy, is investigated in this study of Grace in John.

"If I Have Found Favor in Your Sight, Kill Me Already!" and more Grace in Numbers

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

The amazing use of Grace in the Old Testament Book of Numbers, an eternal repeat and a startlingly funny begging for death.

When the Giver Rejoiced: Upside Down Grace in Luke?

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Three times in Luke we see an upside down grace, where God is the receiver of grace.

Luke: May I Introduce You to Grace?

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT

In the New Testament, Grace is introduced for the first time in the book of Luke. But it’s startling to see how that grace is brought to the awareness of man. We should have guessed!!

7 Ways to Find Grace in Leviticus

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Today’s episode is searching for grace in the book of Leviticus. In search of grace we discover a message in the absence of the word “grace” in Leviticus.

What's the Irony about Grace In Mark?

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Today’s episode is searching for grace in the book of Mark. In search of grace we decode the meaning behind only three uses of “grace” in the gospel of Mark.

Why is Grace Clumped in Exodus?

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:49:00 GMT

In today's episode we discover grace in the book of Exodus. In the search for the word "grace" we decode why grace is concentrated in only one chapter of Exodus.

Why Didn't Matthew Say Anything About Grace?

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:04:00 GMT

Today's episode is searching for grace in the book of Matthew. In search of grace we try to figure out why Matthew doesn't mention grace—and what he says instead.

Why Were They Begging for Grace in Genesis?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:17:00 GMT

Today's episode is searching for grace in the book of Genesis. In search of grace we discover the ways the patriarchs used the word grace. What is with all this begging?

What's the Problem with Grace?

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:10:00 GMT

Season One: Finding Grace. Grace and Mercy Podcast is for people who want a daily dose of grace. Hosted by author Darlene Bocek documenting her investigation on what Grace really is, according to the Bible. In this first episode, we investigate what the problem is with grace. This is an Interactive show, send in your thoughts. Show notes at ChristianUniverse.ORG