In the kickoff episode of Season 3, the Grow Group Podcast begins a new study series, Victorious, walking through the book of Romans. After lighthearted updates and personal stories, the hosts—Chip, Pastor Joey, Brandon, and Barry—explore Romans chapter 1. They discuss Paul’s identity as a “slave of Christ,” the implications of obedience, the refining work of suffering, and the transformative power of the gospel. The conversation emphasizes spiritual responsibility, unashamed faith, and God’s righteousness as both a status and a power that changes lives. The episode closes with reflections on humanity’s depravity, God’s grace, and a time of prayer for personal and family transitions.If you want to follow along with our daily scripture readings, Victorious devotional guides are available on Amazon.00:00 – 00:25 | IntroductionLaunch of Season 3, new Victorious series, focus on Romans. Hosts introduced .00:25 – 04:44 | Life Updates & HumorStories about weddings, meeting “the boy,” first-day-of-school traditions, and humorous family moments .04:44 – 05:26 | Why Romans MattersOverview of Romans as the “treatise of the Christian life”—covering salvation, sin, Christian living, and prophecy .05:26 – 06:34 | Devotional ResourcesEncouragement to follow along with the Victorious devotional, join grow groups, and engage in community reflection .06:34 – 09:59 | Paul as a Slave of ChristDiscussion of Paul’s opening in Romans 1:1; cultural context of slavery in Rome; parallels to Christian obedience and loyalty .10:00 – 12:37 | Mark of DevotionExploration of identifying marks of chosen servants and the radical nature of Paul calling himself a “slave” despite Roman citizenship .13:00 – 15:28 | Prayer, Suffering, and RefiningReflections on Paul’s hardships, God’s answers to prayer, and how suffering shapes believers .15:29 – 18:02 | Biblical Examples of RefinementExamples from Paul, Elijah, Moses, and others who endured wilderness experiences before stepping into calling .18:02 – 19:22 | Fellowship and EncouragementEmphasis on Paul’s desire for mutual encouragement in Rome; application to modern grow groups .19:22 – 21:46 | Spiritual ResponsibilityChallenge for Christians to share the gospel and invest in others’ lives, rather than remain passive .22:11 – 24:17 | Not Ashamed of the GospelRomans 1:16 discussed as a declaration of God’s power to save; encouragement to boldly share faith .24:17 – 27:57 | Righteousness as PowerRighteousness is not only legal standing before God but also life-changing power for transformation .27:58 – 30:41 | Living Plugged into ChristAnalogy of “battery power” vs. “plugged into the source”; necessity of abiding in Christ’s authority and Spirit .30:41 – 34:44 | General Revelation & DepravityCreation as evidence of God; humanity’s willful rejection; progression of idolatry, disordered thinking, and debauchery .34:45 – 37:24 | God’s Grace Despite SinRomans 3 preview; God’s initiative in salvation; illustration of parental love and discipline compared to God’s patience .37:27 – 38:42 | Living in a Fallen CultureAmerica likened to a pagan nation; sin in all its forms as evidence of spiritual bankruptcy .38:42 – 40:29 | Prayer Requests & Closing PrayerHosts share personal prayer needs—family, parenting, transitions—and close in prayer .40:29 – 41:18 | OutroInvitation to share the podcast, reminder of devotional availability, and announcement of weekly Monday episode drops .

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