In this timely episode of the Unashamed Truth Podcast, Grant Castleberry sits down with pastor and SBC presidential candidate Willy Rice to discuss the future of the Southern Baptist Convention and the need for spiritual renewal among Southern Baptists.

Together they explore the importance of doctrinal clarity, the role of the Baptist Faith and Message, the debate surrounding the Law Amendment, the influence of cultural pressures on the church, and the challenges facing the SBC today.

Willy shares his personal testimony, pastoral journey, concerns about theological drift, and his vision for a stronger, healthier, and more faithful Southern Baptist Convention. This conversation offers encouragement for pastors, church leaders, and church members who care about biblical conviction, denominational health, and the future of evangelicalism in America.

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What does it mean to be justified before God? Is forgiveness enough, or do believers need something more?

In this episode of the Unashamed Truth Podcast, Grant Castleberry sits down with Dr. Mike Riccardi, Professor of Theology at The Master's Seminary and a pastor at Grace Community Church, for a rich discussion on the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Together they explore why the righteousness of Christ is essential to the gospel, how Christ's perfect obedience is credited to believers, and why this doctrine was so passionately defended by Reformers such as Martin Luther and John Calvin, as well as modern voices like R.C. Sproul and John MacArthur.

Dr. Riccardi explains the biblical foundations of imputation, the difference between Christ's active and passive obedience, and why the believer's assurance rests entirely on the finished work of Christ rather than personal performance. This conversation is both deeply theological and profoundly pastoral, offering comfort and confidence to every Christian struggling with guilt, doubt, or self-righteousness.

In This Episode:

• What justification by faith alone really means
• Why Christ's perfect life matters for your salvation
• The doctrine of imputation explained
• The active and passive obedience of Christ
• Why John MacArthur strongly defended this doctrine
• Modern attacks on justification
• How this truth strengthens assurance and sanctification
• Why believers can rest in Christ's righteousness alone

Listen and be reminded that your acceptance before God rests entirely on the righteousness of Christ credited to you by faith.

In this episode of the Unashamed Truth Podcast, GraceAnna Castleberry joins Grant Castleberry for a practical follow-up to his previous episode, “The Ideal Christian Woman.” Together, they discuss what biblical womanhood looks like in everyday life through the lens of Scripture and faithful Christian living.

Grant and GraceAnna walk through seven virtues of a godly woman, including faith, devotion, femininity, modesty, submission, and discipleship. Along the way, they offer personal insight, biblical encouragement, and practical wisdom for women seeking to honor Christ in the home, church, and daily life.

This conversation is thoughtful, honest, deeply biblical, and centered on helping women grow in spiritual maturity and devotion to Christ.

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