Buckle up, Refocused fam—today we crack open the vault of raw, untamed grace. Host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dr. Andrew Farley—best‑selling author, president of The Grace Message, and lead pastor with a reputation for torching religious red tape—and John Lynch—story‑driven speaker, former pastor, and co‑author of the cult‑classic The Cure. Their new co‑release, Gospel Zero (dropping March 18, 2025), isn’t just another devotional—it’s a sledgehammer aimed at legalism, doctrinal drowsiness, and the “good‑Christian checklist” mentality still haunting today’s church. In This Episode:
The spark that set Gospel Zero ablaze—and who they wrote it for.
How to rebel against toxic legalism without losing compassion.
“Doctrinal drowsiness”: why the modern church keeps hitting the snooze button.
Radical grace, defined—gritty, messy, life‑altering.
A blueprint for communities that actually live like grace is true.
Practical steps to ditch checkbox Christianity and rediscover the wild freedom Jesus promised.
Where to snag the book and stay plugged into Andrew’s radio show & John’s Trueface tribe.

If you’re tired of the mundane and mediocre, craving something real and revolutionary, slide on those headphones and hit play. This convo might just be the wake‑up call your faith’s been waiting for. 🔗 Connect & Subscribe
• Andrew Farley: thegracemessage.org | nightly call‑in radio show
• John Lynch: trueface.org | Facebook & Insta @JohnSLynch

Andrew Farley Dr. Andrew Farley is a bestselling author of nine books including The Grace Message, The Naked Gospel, and Twisted Scripture. He serves as president of The Grace Message, hosts a live, call-in radio program every weeknight, is the lead pastor of The Grace Church, and has been recognized with several awards for his excellence in teaching. Andrew lives in Texas with his wife Katharine and their son Gavin.

John Lynch is a speaker, author, and former pastor. After 27 years as the teaching pastor at Open Door Fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona, John joined Trueface in 1997 and began speaking nationally and both authoring and coauthoring many resources such as The Cure and TrueFaced, and his own story in On My Worst Day. As an outlet for his love of writing and performing, John co-founded and was both a playwright and actor for Sharkey Productions, a theater troupe focused on Gospel-anchored theater productions for those still seeking Jesus. John and his wife Stacey have three grown children and a growing troupe of grandchildren.

Get the book: https://a.co/d/9i5DZTC

Buckle up, Refocused fam&mdash;today we crack open the vault of raw, untamed grace. Host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dr. Andrew Farley&mdash;best‑selling author, president of The Grace Message, and lead pastor with a reputation for torching religious red tape&mdash;and John Lynch&mdash;story‑driven speaker, former pastor, and co‑author of the cult‑classic The Cure. Their new co‑release, Gospel&nbsp;Zero (dropping March 18, 2025), isn&rsquo;t just another devotional&mdash;it&rsquo;s a sledgehammer aimed at legalism, doctrinal drowsiness, and the &ldquo;good‑Christian checklist&rdquo; mentality still haunting today&rsquo;s church. In This Episode:
<ul>
<li>The spark that set Gospel&nbsp;Zero ablaze&mdash;and who they wrote it for.</li>
<li>How to rebel against toxic legalism without losing compassion.</li>
<li>&ldquo;Doctrinal drowsiness&rdquo;: why the modern church keeps hitting the snooze button.</li>
<li>Radical grace, defined&mdash;gritty, messy, life‑altering.</li>
<li>A blueprint for communities that actually live like grace is true.</li>
<li>Practical steps to ditch checkbox Christianity and rediscover the wild freedom Jesus promised.</li>
<li>Where to snag the book and stay plugged into Andrew&rsquo;s radio show &amp; John&rsquo;s Trueface tribe.</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re tired of the mundane and mediocre, craving something real and revolutionary, slide on those headphones and hit play. This convo might just be the wake‑up call your faith&rsquo;s been waiting for. 🔗 Connect &amp; Subscribe &bull; Andrew Farley: thegracemessage.org | nightly call‑in radio show &bull; John Lynch: trueface.org | Facebook &amp; Insta @JohnSLynch Andrew Farley Dr. Andrew Farley is a bestselling author of nine books including The Grace Message, The Naked Gospel, and Twisted Scripture. He serves as president of <a href="https://andrewfarley.org/">The Grace Message</a>, hosts a live, call-in radio program every weeknight, is the lead pastor of The Grace Church, and has been recognized with several awards for his excellence in teaching. Andrew lives in Texas with his wife Katharine and their son Gavin. John Lynch is a speaker, author, and former pastor. After 27 years as the teaching pastor at Open Door Fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona, John joined Trueface in 1997 and began speaking nationally and both authoring and coauthoring many resources such as The Cure and TrueFaced, and his own story in On My Worst Day. As an outlet for his love of writing and performing, John co-founded and was both a playwright and actor for Sharkey Productions, a theater troupe focused on Gospel-anchored theater productions for those still seeking Jesus. John and his wife Stacey have three grown children and a growing troupe of grandchildren. Get the book: <a href="https://a.co/d/9i5DZTC">https://a.co/d/9i5DZTC</a>

"I Am Refocused Radio" is more than just a podcast—it's a movement of purpose-driven storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and empowers. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, a calm and thoughtful creative with a background in media, music, and the arts, the show dives deep into conversations that resonate.

From a humble start in a San Antonio barbershop, Shemaiah’s journey has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,000 interviews with a diverse array of guests—celebrities, CEOs, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode offers a blend of faith, personal growth, perseverance, and hope, fostering a space where listeners can find clarity and rediscover their purpose.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, or a moment of peace in a busy world, "I Am Refocused Radio" invites you to refocus your mind and embrace a life aligned with meaning and authenticity. Tune in to join this global community and hear the stories that connect us all.

"I Am Refocused Radio" is more than just a podcast&mdash;it's a movement of purpose-driven storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and empowers. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, a calm and thoughtful creative with a background in media, music, and the arts, the show dives deep into conversations that resonate.
From a humble start in a San Antonio barbershop, Shemaiah&rsquo;s journey has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,000 interviews with a diverse array of guests&mdash;celebrities, CEOs, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode offers a blend of faith, personal growth, perseverance, and hope, fostering a space where listeners can find clarity and rediscover their purpose.
Whether you&rsquo;re seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, or a moment of peace in a busy world, "I Am Refocused Radio" invites you to refocus your mind and embrace a life aligned with meaning and authenticity. Tune in to join this global community and hear the stories that connect us all.

I Am Refocused Podcast

I Am Refocused Radio provides a space that welcomes people to speak freely about real life experiences through various platforms to engage and encourage those who are looking to find their purpose.