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In this episode of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite talk about one of the most important truths for every believer — our identity in Christ. Ps Brian shares his own story of searching for purpose and finding who he truly is in Jesus.

We discuss what it means to be “in Him,” how identity connects to destiny, why many today face an identity crisis, and how to build a secure life rooted in God’s love.

Scriptures referenced
2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 8:1 Acts 17:28 Ephesians 1:3-7 Ephesians 3:16-19 Revelation 3:20

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What does it really mean to be a new creation in Christ. In Episode 6, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite unpack 2 Corinthians 5:17 and the restoration God gives through Jesus. We explore the difference between cultural Christianity and being in Christ, the new status and potential we receive as sons and daughters, and the ministry of reconciliation given to every believer. We also look at our spiritual position seated with Christ and how to live this out in daily life.

Scriptures referenced
2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Genesis 1:26-28, John 3:1-8, Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 8:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 1:17-19

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In this episode of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite talk about what it means that the Word became flesh. We open John 1 and look at Jesus as the eternal Word, the creative Word, the revealed Word, and the living Word of God.

We also talk about the difference between reading the Bible and actually encountering the God who wrote it. We look at logos, rhema, and the prophetic word. We talk about how God still speaks to people today. We share why being born again is not religion, it is transformation.

If you have ever asked Who is Jesus really, or How do I begin with God, this one is for you.

Scriptures referenced
John 1:1-5
John 1:14
2 Timothy 3:16
Genesis 1
Hebrews 11:3
Luke 1
Joel 2:28
Acts 2
John 3:1-8
John 1:12
Revelation 3:20

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In this episode, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite explore God’s master plan for the restoration of nations. We look at the Great Commission, the call to make disciples, and the difference between ordinary believers, members, and true disciples. You will see how Jesus formed disciples and how Paul established a discipleship engine in Ephesus that transformed a region.

Scriptures referenced: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 24, Acts 4:12, Matthew 4:19, Acts 1–2, Acts 19, John 15:8, Galatians 5:22-23

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In this episode, Ps Brian Heath and Emily Braithwaite unpack Jesus’ Parable of the Two Builders (Luke 6:46-49).
Learn why hearing and obeying God’s Word is the only foundation that stands when the storms of life come.

📖 Scriptures Referenced: Luke 6 : 46-49 | Matthew 7 : 24-27 | Romans 8 : 16 | Hebrews 5 : 8 | Revelation 3 : 20

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In Episode 2 of The Proceeding Word, Ps Brian Heath unpacks one of Jesus’ most powerful parables — the Parable of the Sower — and explains what it means to have a hearing heart.

Discover how the condition of your heart determines whether God’s Word produces fruit in your life. Learn what steals the seed, what chokes it, and what allows it to grow a hundredfold.

📖 Scriptures Referenced: Luke 8 : 4-18 | 2 Cor 5 : 17 | Rom 8 : 16 | Rom 10 : 17 | Matt 6 : 33 | Dan 11 : 32

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In the very first episode of The Proceeding Word, Emily Braithwaite and Pastor Brian Heath explore one of the most vital aspects of Christian life: hearing the voice of God. Drawing from Matthew 4:4 and other scriptures, Pastor Brian shares how God has always spoken—through prophets, through His Word, through dreams, and now through His Son—and how every believer is called to tune their ear to Him. Together, they discuss the barriers that keep us from hearing clearly, the importance of remaining connected, and practical steps to begin discerning God’s voice today.

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