One Basics Podcast

Johan Toet
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In the One Basics podcast, the foundations of faith are explored. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an accessible crash course to make that happen. 

  1. Oct 6

    41 - Being a Christian is more than just believing (Lesson 9 from guide 2)

    In this episode, Johan challenges listeners with a thought-provoking question: What if being a Christian meant more than simply believing in Jesus?  What if God intended for you to actually live, love, and serve the way Jesus did?  Through one of the most powerful statements in Scripture, “As He is, so are we in this world,” this lesson explores the incredible transformation that takes place when believers are born again and receive the very nature of God. Through biblical truths and the life-changing story of Zacchaeus, Johan reveals how a genuine encounter with Jesus can completely transform a person's heart.  Learn why Christianity is not just about knowing who you are in Christ, but about reflecting His love, compassion, generosity, and power to a world that desperately needs Him.  If you've ever wondered what it truly means to represent Jesus on earth, this episode will inspire, challenge, and equip you to become a living expression of Christ wherever you go.   What is being discussed: - Introduction to Lesson 2.9: As He Is [04:21] - Receiving God's Nature Through the New Birth [05:53] - Understanding "As He Is, So Are We" [07:21] - God's Love as the Believer's New Nature [09:31] - Zacchaeus' Encounter and Changed Heart [11:48] - Jesus as the Greatest Giver [16:21] - Jesus Went About Doing Good [18:48] - Living and Acting Like Christ [19:48] - Faith Demonstrated Through Works [24:05] Bible references -  2 Corinthians 5:17 - John 3:3 - John 3:5 - John 1:12–13 - 1 John 4:17 - John 3:16 - Luke 19:1–10 - Genesis 12:2 - Acts 10:37–38 - Acts 1:8 - Luke 24:49 - John 14:12 -John 5:19 - John 15:5 - Luke 6:46 - John 2:5 - Matthew 17:5 - James 2:15–17 - Ephesians 4:24 About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

  2. Sep 22

    40 - More than temporary happiness (Lesson 8 from guide 2)

    In this inspiring episode of OneBasics, discover a life-changing truth: your circumstances do not determine your joy God does.  No matter what challenges, disappointments, or storms you may be facing, there is a supernatural joy available that cannot be shaken by the world around you. Johan reveals how Jesus came to bring more than temporary happiness. He came to give believers a deep, lasting joy that strengthens the heart, renews hope, and brings peace in every season.  Learn why the joy of the Lord is your strength, how to overcome fear and anxiety through faith, and how focusing on God’s goodness can completely transform your outlook on life. If you've been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or weighed down by life's pressures, this episode will remind you that God has already given you every reason to rejoice.  Get ready to be encouraged to rise above your circumstances and walk confidently in the joy, peace, and victory found in Christ. What is being discussed: - Introduction and Opening Prayer [0:26] - The Fullness of Joy in God's Presence [03:02] - Good News of Great Joy for All People [05:59] - Joy Through Encounters with Jesus [06:34] - The Oil of Joy Instead of Mourning [08:26] - The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy [12:35] - Rejoicing During Life's Storms [13:02] - Meditating on God Rather Than Circumstances [19:00] - The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength [23:58] Bible references - Psalm 16:11 - Hebrews 1:9 - Matthew 2:10 - Luke 1:44 - Luke 2:10–11 - Acts 3:8 - Isaiah 61:3 - Psalm 126:2–3 - Romans 15:13 - Romans 14:17 - Galatians 5:22–23 - Psalm 30:5 - Proverbs 15:15 - Matthew 25:21 - Philippians 4:4–8 - Nehemiah 8:10 - Ephesians 1:3 - 2 Corinthians 8:9 - Galatians 3:13 - Lamentations 3:23 - 1 Peter 1:8 About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

  3. Sep 8

    39 - How to live a life of worship (Lesson 7 from guide 2)

    In this inspiring episode of OneBasics, Johan teaches that true worship extends far beyond singing songs on Sunday.  Worship is a way of life that flows from an intimate relationship with God as our loving Father. Through Scripture, Johan explains that worship is expressed through prayer, faith, obedience, thankfulness, meditating on God's Word, and resting in His presence. Listeners will discover how spending time with God, trusting His promises, and allowing His peace to rule their hearts are all acts of worship.  This episode challenges believers to develop a lifestyle centered on God's presence, where every thought, word, and action becomes an expression of love and reverence for Him. Tune in to learn how worship is not simply something you do—it is who you are as a follower of Jesus.  What is being discussed: – Introduction: Worship as a Lifestyle [01:38] – Worship Flows from Relationship with God [02:30] – Prayer as an Act of Worship [08:57] – The Importance of God's Word in Worship [12:42] – Silence and Rest in God's Presence [15:45] – Thankfulness as a Lifestyle of Worship [18:38] – Worship Through Everyday Actions [21:50] Bible references -  2 Corinthians 6:18 - Hebrews 12:9 - Matthew 23:9 - Matthew 22:37 - Luke 6:46 - 1 John 5:14–15 - John 4:23–24 - John 8:31–32 - Joshua 1:8 - Matthew 4:4 - Deuteronomy 8:3 - Luke 6:47–48 - John 1:1–2 - John 1:14 - Revelation 19:13 - John 14:6 - Zephaniah 1:7 - Psalm 84:10 - Philippians 4:7 - John 14:27 - 1 Samuel 16:7 - Psalm 147:1 - Colossians 3:15–17  About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

  4. Aug 25

    38 - Entering His Rest (Lesson 6 of guide 2)

    In this encouraging episode of One Basics, Johan reveals what it truly means to enter God’s rest. Many believers live burdened by fear, worry, performance, and striving, believing they must earn God’s blessings through their own efforts.  Johan explains that true rest is found not in what we do for God, but in trusting the finished work of Jesus Christ. Listeners will discover how faith replaces striving, how grace overcomes performance-based living, and how resting in Christ brings freedom, peace, and confidence in every area of life. Tune in and learn how to stop carrying burdens you were never meant to bear and begin living in the rest Jesus has already provided. What is being discussed - Opening Prayer [2:54] - God Rested on the Seventh Day [3:41] - The Sabbath as a Shadow of Christ [8:20] - Jesus Invites the Weary to Find Rest [10:23] - The Finished Work of Christ [12:03] - Casting Every Care Upon God [16:35] - Trusting God with Every Area of Life [20:41] - Committing Your Ways to the Lord [21:11] - Resting in God's Faithfulness [26:22] Bible references - Genesis 2:2–3 - Exodus 20:8–11 - Colossians 2:16–17 - John 14:27 - Matthew 11:28–30 - John 19:30 - Hebrews 4:4–11 - 1 Peter 5:7 - Galatians 5:4 - Psalm 37:4–5 - Ephesians 2:10 - Philippians 1:6 - Hebrews 13:8 About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

  5. Aug 11

    37 - Grace, the Unmerited Favor of God (Lesson 5 from guide 2)

    Johan delivers a life-changing teaching on grace.  One of the most misunderstood yet foundational truths of the Christian life. With clarity and personal honesty, he unpacks what it truly means to live as a "favored one of God," free from the exhausting cycle of trying to earn what has already been freely given.  Tune in and discover why resting in grace doesn't make you passive, it actually empowers you to do more for God than you ever could through self-effort!  What is being discussed - Opening Prayer and Scripture Foundation [02:00] - Salvation by Grace Through Faith [03:13] - The Danger of Performance-Based Christianity [05:06] - Grace Cannot Be Earned [06:47] - Legalism Stops the Flow of Grace [07:50] - Falling from Grace Through Legalism [09:10] - Everything Comes Through Grace [10:22] - Imputation and Divine Provision [11:17] - Grace for Personal Failures [13:48] - God's Unchanging Nature and Calling [15:15] - Believers as Favored Ones [17:37] - Grace Motivates Greater Service [20:11] - Comprehensive List of Grace Benefits [21:28] - Applying Grace in Every Aspect of Life [24:49] Bible References - Titus 2:11  - Ephesians 2:4–5  - Romans 3:23–24  - Galatians 5:4  - 2 Peter 1:3  - 2 Corinthians 8:9  - Genesis 12:2  - John 1:16  - Ephesians 1:5–6  - 1 Corinthians 15:10  - Romans 4:7–8  - Isaiah 53:4–5  - 1 Peter 2:24  - John 3:16  - Romans 11:29  - Numbers 23:19  - Lamentations 3:22–23  About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

  6. Jul 28

    36 - All about the Law (Lesson 4 from guide 2)

    Johan explores the purpose of the Law and why God gave it to humanity in the first place. Many believers struggle with questions about rules, commandments, sin, and righteousness, but Johan reveals that the Law was never intended to save people or make them right before God. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the Law, its purpose, and the freedom that comes through the finished work of Jesus Christ! What is being discussed - Opening Prayer [1:41] - Life Before the Law - No Violation, No Condemnation [2:09] - Cain's Example - Consequences Without Condemnation [5:38] - Measuring Among Themselves - Lamech's Justification [10:06] - Moses and the Giving of the Law [11:27] - The Ten Commandments and Immediate Failure [12:49] - The Purpose of the Law - Revealing Sin [16:51] - Universal Need for a Savior [20:23] - Jesus Fulfills the Law  [22:48] - Freedom from the Law Through Christ [25:52] - Back to Pre-Fall State - No Condemnation [27:46] - Conclusion and Encouragement‎ [30:01] Bible references - Genesis 4:8 - Genesis 4:13-15 - Genesis 4:17 - Genesis 4:23 - Exodus 19:5-6 - Exodus 19:8 - Exodus 20:2-17 (The Ten Commandments) - Exodus 23 - Exodus 24:3 - Romans 1:18-20 - Romans 2:14-15 - Romans 3:10 - Romans 3:19-20 - Romans 3:21-24 - Romans 5:12-13 - Romans 7:7 - Galatians 2:21 - Galatians 3:13 - Galatians 3:23-24 - Matthew 5:17-18 - James 2:10 About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

  7. Jul 14

    35 - We are Spirit, Soul, and Body, what does it mean? (Lesson 3 from guide 2)

    Johan Toet unpacks the powerful biblical truth that every person is created as a threefold being: spirit, soul, and body.  With practical teaching and Scriptural insight, he explains how humanity reflects the image of God and how each part of our being shapes the way we think, live, and relate to Him.  Johan highlights the importance of living from the spirit rather than being led by the flesh, showing how true transformation happens as our minds are renewed through God’s Word.  Tune in and discover the freedom and confidence that come from understanding your spirit, soul, and body, and learn how to walk daily in the new life God has given you through Christ! What is being discussed - Opening Prayer [1:21] - Biblical Foundation - The Threefold Being [1:49] - The Body - Our Earthly Vessel [4:04] - The Flesh - Weakness and Limitations [8:17] - The Soul - The Sensory Man [12:36] - Spiritual Death and Life [15:52] - The Born-Again Spirit [18:48] - Living from the Spirit [22:09] - Mind Renewal and Transformation [24:04] - Putting Off the Old, Putting On the New [26:10] Bible references - Matthew 26:41 - Romans 8:12 - Galatians 2:16 - 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 - 1 Corinthians 15:53 - Philippians 3:20–21 - Ephesians 4:22–24 - Romans 12:1–2 - Colossians 3:9–10 - 1 John 2:16 - John 14:19 - John 20:22 - John 3:3–6 - 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Galatians 4:6 - 1 John 4:17 - 1 John 3:9 - 1 Peter 2:24 - Galatians 5:22–23  About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

  8. Jun 30

    34 - Once saved, always saved? (Lesson 2 from guide 2)

    In this episode, Johan brings fresh clarity to one of the most meaningful questions in the Christian life: can you truly have assurance in your salvation?  With biblical wisdom and practical insight, he points listeners back to the completed work of Jesus Christ, revealing that salvation was never intended to leave you trapped in fear, doubt, or striving.  Tune in and be reminded that through Christ, you are fully accepted, deeply loved, and securely held in the Father’s care! What is being discussed - Introduction to the Topic: “Once Saved, Always Saved?” [0:00] - The Struggle with Assurance & Fear [1:48] - False Teaching: Salvation Based on Performance [2:33] - Challenging Scriptures Introduced (1 Corinthians 6, Galatians 5) [4:24] - Understanding “Practicing Sin” (Greek Context) [6:13] - Believer’s Identity: Washed, Justified, and Righteous [10:54] - Walking in the Spirit vs. Flesh [13:57] - No Condemnation & Righteousness in Christ [16:12] - Eternal Salvation Secured by Christ [18:56] - Hebrews 6 Explained: True Falling Away [23:08] - Nothing Can Separate Us from God [28:07] - Final Assurance of Salvation [28:43] Bible references - 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 -  Galatians 5:19–21 - 1 John 3:9 - John 3:3 - John 3:5 - 1 John 1:7 - Titus 3:5 - Romans 3:22–23 - 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Galatians 5:14 - 1 Corinthians 6:12 - 1 John 3:7 - Galatians 5:16–17 - 2 Corinthians 5:21 - Romans 8:1 - Hebrews 9:12 - John 3:16 - Romans 11:29 - Ephesians 1:3–4 - Hebrews 6:4–6 - Hebrews 10:29 - Romans 8:37–39 - John 10:27–29 - 1 John 5:11–13 About One Basics podcast The One Basics podcast discusses the fundamentals of faith. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an easy crash course to make that happen. Practical Also good to know that it's helpful if you use the One Basics study guide when listening to this podcast. The combination of the two gives you all the tools you need to put into practice what you're listening to. Both are an extension of the book Living in Fullness, the ABCs of the Gospel. Your host The lessons are taught by Johan Toet who was once a convicted drug offender, but now a passionate evangelist who wins many hearts for Jesus. You can read his story in the book “Good Enough” (available for free). OneinHimFoundation.com

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In the One Basics podcast, the foundations of faith are explored. What does the Bible say about identity? Authority? Jesus? What is the importance of the Word and what can you do with it? If you want to learn more about the Gospel and grow as a disciple, this podcast is an accessible crash course to make that happen. 

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  • Creator
    Johan Toet
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    39
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