Marked by Grace

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert takes up one of the oldest and hardest questions in Christian ethics, one that comes up in ministry again and again. He weighs two of the Ten Commandments and the examples Scripture gives us, and lands on a clear, carefully reasoned answer. It's a thoughtful episode for anyone who wants to think biblically about honesty and the value of human life.- 0:00 – Introducing the question- 0:30 – A classic scenario- 2:24 – Why honesty matters- 3:42 – Two commands in tension- 4:22 – What the Bible shows us- 6:04 – The moral principle at work

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert answers a question many Floridians are asking as election week arrives: how should Christians think about the property tax amendment on the ballot? He lays out the biblical categories for thinking about government and taxes, notes where Christians have freedom to disagree, and explains how he is approaching his own vote. Even if you don't live in Florida, the episode offers a helpful framework for thinking about government, taxes, and the role of the church and family.- 0:00 – Introducing the topic- 0:37 – Amendment 3 in Florida- 1:53 – What the amendment does- 3:24 – Biblical categories for thinking about taxes- 5:56 – Freedom for Christians to disagree- 7:24 – How Heath is approaching his vote and why

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert takes a slightly different approach to the many questions he receives about books and verses of the Bible. Rather than answering one question, he steps back to offer practical guidance for growing in your own understanding of Scripture, including a few things to avoid and several resources to trust. It's a helpful, encouraging episode for anyone who has ever wondered where to turn when the Bible feels confusing.- 0:00 – Introducing the episode- 1:34 – What not to do- 3:20 – Recommendation 1: Invest in a good study Bible- 4:26 – Recommendation 2: Use a faithful commentary series- 5:41 – Recommendation 3: Find a trusted Bible teacher online- 6:13 – Recommendation 4: Ask your pastor- 6:56 – Recommendation 5: Read the Bible, and then read it again

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert answers a listener question about how Christians should think about hard things from the past. Setting aside the cultural buzzwords, he offers three biblical categories for processing painful experiences and points to the hope found in God's faithfulness. It's a thoughtful, compassionate episode for anyone carrying the weight of a difficult past.- 0:00 – Introducing the question- 2:59 – Category 1- 6:51 – Category 2- 9:00 – Category 3- 10:22 – Trusting the Lord

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert answers a listener question about when medication is appropriate, offering a thoughtful, biblically grounded framework for navigating an increasingly medicated world. He weaves together Scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom to help listeners think carefully about caring for both body and soul. It's a balanced, helpful word for anyone weighing medical decisions as a Christian.- 0:00 – Introducing the question- 1:23 – A biblical starting point- 3:38 – Legitimate uses of medication- 6:06 – Why we need to be careful- 8:42 – Caring for the soul