Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack unpacks Pastor Rob’s sermon from Galatians chapter 5, where the Apostle Paul describes the very real battle happening inside every believer.

What does it actually mean to live by the Spirit?
Why do we still struggle with sin even after coming to Christ?
And how does the Holy Spirit work in us from salvation to daily obedience?In this episode, we explore:

• The role of the Holy Spirit in drawing us to Christ
• Why the sinful nature still exists after salvation
• Paul’s honest struggle in Romans and Galatians
• Encouragement for believers who feel stuck in the fight

📖 Key Scripture: Galatians 5:16–17👉 Learn more about Shepherd Church at Shepherd Church
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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast01:25 – Setting the context: Galatians 503:05 – “Live by the Spirit” explained04:10 – Who is the Holy Spirit?05:52 – Salvation and renewal by the Spirit07:26 – The Spirit living IN us08:27 – What is the sinful nature?09:10 – Inherited sin and Adam’s legacy11:12 – Total depravity explained simply14:29 – The internal conflict every believer faces16:21 – Paul’s struggle in Romans18:35 – Works of the sinful nature20:22 – The question every Christian asks21:13 – Closing encouragement & what’s next