1:08:53

Advertisement

Listen without adsGo ad-free and support Pray.com

Feelings Aren’t Theology | S4E30 BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST

May 4 · 1 hr 9 min

Description

Feelings Aren’t Theology | S4E30 BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST

May 4, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

In this episode, Adam and Sammy start with some real-life banter, then shift into a heavy (but necessary) conversation about what happens when someone builds public faith… and then starts rewriting the rules in real time. They react to a viral clip where a creator claims God accepts them “as they are” because their heart feels sincere — and they unpack why that kind of feelings-first spirituality can quietly drift into lawlessness.They talk through the difference between struggling with sin vs. excusing sin, why “God knows my heart” can become a dangerous cover, and how influence comes with weight — especially when newer believers are watching. The bottom line: Jesus doesn’t just comfort us, He transforms us. And real discipleship means submitting our desires to His Word, not asking His Word to submit to our desires.--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

SeriesBeyond the Letter
Adam Mesa492K followers

Adam Mesa is Lead Pastor of Patria Church and speaks to a congregation of 12,000 about how the gospel of Jesus Christ brings purpose to every life. Patria

Article · 8 min readFeelings Aren't Theology: Why Your Heart Needs God's WordA podcast conversation with Pastor Adam Mesa on why strong feelings cannot settle what God says, and how to tell a real struggle from an excuse.

May 4, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min · Beyond the Letter

...more Show the full descriptionShow less

In this episode, Adam and Sammy start with some real-life banter, then shift into a heavy (but necessary) conversation about what happens when someone builds public faith… and then starts rewriting the rules in real time. They react to a viral clip where a creator claims God accepts them “as they are” because their heart feels sincere — and they unpack why that kind of feelings-first spirituality can quietly drift into lawlessness.They talk through the difference between struggling with sin vs. excusing sin, why “God knows my heart” can become a dangerous cover, and how influence comes with weight — especially when newer believers are watching. The bottom line: Jesus doesn’t just comfort us, He transforms us. And real discipleship means submitting our desires to His Word, not asking His Word to submit to our desires.--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

SeriesBeyond the Letter

Support this leader

Liking this video? Support this ministry.

How often
Choose a one-time gift
Choose a monthly gift

Monthly supporters also enjoy Pray.com ad-free.

Or give by card

We use your name and email to process your gift, and your name goes to Adam Mesa with it so they can see who gave.

Support this leader

Liking this video? Support this ministry.

Support this leader

Liking this video? Support this ministry.

How often
Choose a one-time gift
Choose a monthly gift

Monthly supporters also enjoy Pray.com ad-free.

Or give by card

We use your name and email to process your gift, and your name goes to Adam Mesa with it so they can see who gave.