Hey there! I’m Jonathan Gouthier, your host of the Faith First Podcast and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. What do you know about the Cross of Christ? Do you know it was necessary? How about, do you know that it is the Cross that has made the way to a relationship with God? Maybe you do or don’t know the reason for the Cross, so today’s episode will help with understanding that the way has been made through the Cross. Let’s listen in on the message given by our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why do we try to get to God our own way
• What is it that truly brings God to us
• How anxiety and depression affect our relationship with God
• How the cross of Christ has the power to bring us into a relationship with God

The cross of Christ provides a new life in Jesus, and we are a new creation in the risen Lord Jesus. Many say that they are fine the way they are and do not need to change. God created them the way they are, no matter how far they have fallen from the precepts of Scripture. Only the Cross opens direct access to God to receive His grace.

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