THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 3/9/2026

In this episode of Against The Grain, we explore how God's love should transform the way we live. We talk about how experiencing the love of God changes our priorities, shapes our relationships, and fuels our obedience to Him. God's love was never meant to be something we simply receive. It is something that changes us from the inside out. Join us as we discuss what it looks like to live a life that has truly been changed by love.

🎙️ Against The Grain is a faith-based podcast for a generation tired of shallow answers, surface-level Christianity, and lukewarm living. Hosted by Gage Lee, Jack Plunkett, JD Gibson, and Aiden Alford, this podcast aims to challenge believers to stand firmly on the authority of God’s Word, even when it contradicts cultural norms.

This podcast is about honest conversations, biblical truth, and living out faith with conviction. No sugarcoating. No cultural Christianity. Just the gospel.

If you are wrestling with faith, hungry for truth, or ready to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus Christ, you’re in the right place.

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