Episode 380: Leading with Grace in a Critical World
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
Release Date: 09/23/2025
Episode 396: Discernment as a Way of Discipleship
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
This week, explore what it means to live and lead with truth that can be trusted. In a culture shaped by reaction, urgency, and “truth-ish” sound bites, they reflect on discernment as a spiritual practice rooted in relationship with Jesus, not impulse or opinion. This conversation invites leaders and congregations to recover holy pause, reflect deeply, and live up to the name Christian by embodying truth with integrity, humility, and grace.
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Episode 395: A Holy Tension
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
In this episode of Transforming Mission's podcast, Tim and Sara explore what it means to live faithfully in the tension between what is and what can be. In a polarized, fast-paced world that trains us to react, they reflect on Scripture, identity, and presence as essential practices for Christ-centered discipleship. Drawing from Hebrews 11 and Romans 8, this conversation invites listeners to consider how hope is formed not by escaping discomfort, but by remaining grounded in Jesus, cultivating trust, and practicing faithful presence with one another.
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Episode 394: Truth That Holds Us
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
In a time when opinions are loud and certainty comes quickly, Episode 394 of the Transforming Mission Podcast offers a quieter and deeper invitation. This conversation explores what it means to trust truth not as information to defend, but as a relationship rooted in Jesus, who says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” If you are longing for discernment, grace, and a more faithful way to engage difficult conversations, this episode creates space to slow down, listen, and reflect.
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Episode 393: The Teacher is Here
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
As we close our Advent series, we turn to Joseph in Matthew 1:18–25, a quiet figure whose actions teach us about faithful leadership. Joseph does not speak, yet his choices reveal a deep, lived righteousness. When Joseph learns of Mary’s pregnancy, he chooses mercy before he has answers. He plans to protect her from humiliation, showing us that righteousness is not rigid rule keeping, but compassion in action. Only later does the angel appear, speaking words leaders often need to hear, “Do not be afraid.” Joseph’s fear is not dismissed, but he is invited to trust that God is at work...
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Episode 392 - Here Comes the Teacher - Pay Attention
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
In Episode 392 of the Transforming Mission Podcast, we continue our Advent series *Here Comes the Teacher* by turning our attention to Matthew 11:2–11 and the honest questions of John the Baptist. From a prison cell, John asks the question many faithful people wrestle with: *Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?* Jesus responds not with explanations, but by pointing to what is already happening, healing, restoration, mercy, and good news for the poor. In this episode, Tim and Sara explore what it means to pay attention when God does not meet our expectations, why...
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Episode 391: Here Comes the Teacher - Listen
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
Episode 391: Here Comes the Teacher - Listen As we step into Matthew 3 and follow John the Baptist into the wilderness, this Advent conversation explores how listening prepares us for the One who is coming. From John’s bold call to repentance to Jesus’ quiet arrival at the Jordan, this episode invites you to slow down, clear the noise, and pay attention to God’s presence. If you’re longing for clarity, renewal, or a deeper connection with God this season, this episode offers a thoughtful guide for your Advent journey. Listen today and rediscover the transforming power of listening.
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Episode 390: Here Comes the Teacher - Watch
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
Episode 390: Here Comes the Teacher — Watch Advent invites us to wake up to God’s presence—even in the chaos. In this first week of our Advent series, Here Comes the Teacher, we explore Jesus’ call to “stay awake” in Matthew 24. Rather than predicting the future, Jesus offers a posture for faithful living: watchfulness. In a world marked by turmoil, whether in the first century or today, the Teacher invites us to pay attention, stay centered, and notice where God is breaking in right now. Sara and Tim unpack how Matthew’s Gospel speaks into moments of crisis, reminding us that...
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Episode 389 - Leadership - The Power of We
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
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Episode 388: Holiness of Heart and Life
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
Episode 388: Holiness of Heart and Life In this episode, Tim and Sara explore Micah 6:6–8 and the Wesleyan invitation to holiness of heart and life. Through the lens of justice, kindness (Hesed), and humble walking with God, they unpack what true worship looks like; far beyond religious performance. Together, they reflect on how holiness is formed from the inside out, why justice is inseparable from faithful leadership, and how leaders can practice presence, integrity, and attentiveness in everyday life. Practical examples, honest wrestling, and timeless wisdom make this a rich conversation...
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Episode 387: The Economy of Grace - Resources for Mission
Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
Episode 387: The Economy of Grace In this episode, Tim and Sara unpack one of Jesus’ most practical and challenging teachings from Matthew 6:19–24. Through this passage, they explore what it means to live within God’s economy of grace: a way of life where grace, not greed, defines our values, vision, and priorities. They begin with Jesus’ reminder that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” inviting listeners to consider what truly captures their attention and shapes their lives. Together, they discuss how generosity, focus, and trust reveal where our hearts...
info_outlineIn this week’s episode of the Transforming Mission Podcast, Tim and Sara dive back into Luke 15:11–32, the parable most of us call “The Prodigal Son,” but Tim calls “The Running Father.” Together they talk about what it really means to lead with grace in a critical world.
As they unpack the story, you’ll hear why grace moves first, why it costs something, and how it keeps the way home open for people who’ve wandered off. You’ll also discover the trap of the older brother’s resentment — and why fairness isn’t God’s metric — plus why celebration itself is an act of grace. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, unappreciated, or caught in score-keeping leadership, this conversation will remind you: unworthy never means worthless.
Join Tim and Sara for a hopeful, honest look at how leaders can absorb the cost, resist resentment, and throw a party when grace shows up.
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00:53 Reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son
04:18 Discussion on the Younger Son's Actions
05:24 The Father's Grace and Leadership Lessons
08:59 Extending Grace in Leadership
14:23 The Older Brother's Perspective
18:00 Celebration and Final Thoughts
24:32 Conclusion and Benediction