Redefining Repentance: Part Two

In this episode, we continue the conversation on repentance and challenge the way repentance is often understood. Rather than viewing it as shame-driven behavior management, we explore repentance as restoration — a return to communion and a meeting place with Jesus. 

We also unpack the idea that God is always reaching for us. Even books like Leviticus—often misunderstood or mislabeled—reveal His heart. Beneath the laws and sacrifices is a powerful truth: they demonstrate God’s longing to dwell with His people. Because He is holy, communion requires holiness. And this is where repentance becomes a gift, not a burden — it is the gracious pathway back into restored relationship with a holy God who desires to be near.

We talk about how choosing God requires intentionality. It means refusing to be ruled by emotions, impulses, or familiar temptations, and instead consistently preferring Him. There is a depth of unbroken communion available when we choose God over the comfort of unhealthy habits and patterns of thinking. The question we wrestle with is this: Are we more content remaining in what feels familiar, or do we actually desire the joy of communion with Him?