Real Talk with Vince

Vince

Real talk on faith, politics, fatherhood & life. No filters. No fluff. Just truth, questions, and experience.

  1. Mar 18

    Episode 15 - ChristFirst - Crucified with Christ

    Most people want Jesus… but not the death that comes with following Him. We want peace… but not surrender. We want purpose… but not the cross. But Jesus was clear: “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Me.” — Luke 9:23  This episode marks the beginning of the #ChristFirst series—a shift from simply asking “What Would Jesus Do?” to truly understanding what it means to follow Him completely. Because following Jesus is not about adding Him to your life… 👉 It’s about dying to yourself. ⸻ 🔍 In This Episode, We Explore: • What it truly means to be crucified with Christ • The foundation of Galatians 2:20 and Christian identity • What this calling does NOT mean (common misconceptions) • What it actually looks like in daily life • The real, honest struggle between flesh vs Spirit • How surrender leads to true transformation ⸻ 📖 Key Truth “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me…” — Galatians 2:20  This is not symbolic language. 👉 This is a complete redefinition of identity. Not improved. Not upgraded. Crucified. ⸻ 🔥 The Reality Being crucified with Christ means: • Your old self is no longer in control • Your desires no longer sit on the throne • Your life is no longer centered on you And this isn’t a one-time decision… 👉 It’s daily. Choosing: • Humility over pride • Obedience over comfort • Truth over compromise ⸻ ⚔️ Real Talk We often want Jesus as Savior… but struggle with Him as Lord. We say, “Take control”… but only in the areas we’re comfortable surrendering. But Jesus asks for more than partial surrender. 👉 He asks for everything. ⸻ ✨ The Promise When you die to self… you don’t lose your life— 👉 you find it. Because a life surrendered to Christ is not empty… 👉 it is transformed. ⸻ 🙏 Final Reflection As you listen, take a moment and ask yourself: 👉 What am I still holding onto? 👉 What have I not surrendered? Because following Jesus was never meant to be comfortable… 👉 it was meant to be transformational. ⸻ 🔔 Subscribe & Share If this episode challenged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And follow Real Talk with Vince as we continue the #ChristFirst series—going deeper into what it truly means to live with Christ at the center of everything.

    20 min
  2. Mar 18

    Episode 14 - WWJD - Putting It All Together

    You can know what Jesus would do… and still not do it. You can study His words, understand His heart, and even discern wisely—yet still keep yourself at the center. In Episode 14, the final episode of the #WWJD series, we bring everything together and confront the deeper question: Is Jesus truly first in our lives? Because “What Would Jesus Do?” was never meant to stop at understanding. It was meant to lead to surrender. In this episode we explore: • A powerful recap of what we’ve learned throughout the series • The limitations of WWJD without true surrender • The deeper shift found in Galatians 2:20 — dying to self and living in Christ • The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding our daily decisions • What it actually looks like to live with Christ first in real life WWJD can guide behavior. But only surrender transforms the heart. This episode challenges us to move beyond imitation and into something deeper: Not just asking what Jesus would do… but allowing Him to live through us. As we close this series, the question becomes personal: Where am I still first? And am I willing to surrender that to Christ? This episode marks the transition into a new direction: #ChristFirst Because knowing Jesus is the beginning. But putting Him first is the transformation. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next as we step into a deeper walk of faith, surrender, and Spirit-led living. Seek truth. Christ first.

    20 min
  3. Mar 16

    Episode 13 - WWJD - How Do We Discern What Jesus Would Do Today?

    People often say, “Jesus would…” and then fill in the blank with their opinion. Across politics, cultures, and denominations, people confidently claim that Jesus supports their position. But how do we know we’re not simply projecting our own preferences onto Him? In Episode 13 of the #WWJD series, we explore a crucial question: How do we actually discern what Jesus would do today? Because not every issue we face today appears directly in the Gospels. Culture is complex, situations are layered, and if we’re not careful, we can begin reshaping Jesus into our own image instead of allowing Him to reshape us. In this episode we examine several biblical principles for discernment: • Start with Scripture, not assumption • Examine the motives of our own hearts • Hold grace and truth together • Consider the fruit our responses produce • Stay anchored in prayer and humility Discernment requires more than strong opinions. It requires Scripture, self-examination, wisdom, and a heart aligned with Christ. Because the goal of asking “What Would Jesus Do?” was never to win arguments — it was to know Jesus deeply enough that our lives begin to reflect His character. As this episode concludes the #WWJD series, we’re left with an important reflection: When we say “Jesus would…”, is it rooted in Scripture, shaped by prayer, and aligned with His heart? Or are we sometimes attaching His name to our instincts? Listen as we explore how discernment protects us from distortion and helps us remain anchored to the true heart of Christ. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode as we transition into a new series: #ChristFirst Seek truth. Christ first.

    22 min

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