The Journey of Faith

Welcome to Living Word Cast! I’m Pastor Michael Chilcott, coming to you from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This podcast exists to proclaim, teach, and explore the Word of God together. Our goal is to provide sound theological and biblical guidance on all things Scripture, helping you grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Whether you’re seeking answers, encouragement, or a closer walk with God, this podcast is here to help you stay firmly rooted in the truth of God’s Word.

Let me start with a story.

I remember the first time I met a man whose faith left an indelible mark on my life. His name was Mark, a simple man with a humble job, but there was something extraordinary about him. Mark wasn’t a preacher, he didn’t stand in front of crowds, and he didn’t seek recognition. But what struck me was the quiet strength of his faith—his commitment to living for Christ, even when no one was watching.

I’ll never forget the day Mark shared a story from his life. He told me that years ago, he was struggling with an addiction that was controlling his life. He tried everything—rehab, counseling, even willpower—but nothing worked. Then one night, in desperation, he fell to his knees and prayed, not for deliverance from the addiction, but for the strength to completely surrender his will to God.

That night, Mark experienced a breakthrough—a moment where he fully surrendered and said, 'Lord, not my will, but Yours.' And from that moment, he didn’t just walk away from addiction; he began walking in the power of the Spirit. His life was never the same.

Mark’s story is not just about victory over addiction—it’s a living testimony of what it truly means to surrender to God’s will. It’s about living out faith in the real world, where temptations and struggles are real, and where the call to follow Christ requires more than just words—it demands action.

And that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today.

This podcast isn’t just about theory or theological knowledge; it’s about practical, real-life application of God’s Word. We’re going to explore how to surrender our will to God, how to fight temptation, how to walk in the Spirit, and how to live as true disciples of Christ in a world that constantly challenges our faith.

You’ll walk away from this episode not just with head knowledge, but with actionable steps that will transform your walk with God. Let’s break it down and dive into these powerful biblical truths, because following Jesus is not just a decision we make once—it’s a journey we commit to every single day."