05-20-25 part 2: Faith That Speaks: Confession, Disappointment, and the God Who Rewrites the Script

1. Confession That Connects Heaven and Earth

Dr. Spoon opens this heartfelt episode with a powerful teaching from Romans 10, reminding listeners that salvation hinges not on religious rituals or endless striving, but on two things: confessing Jesus as Lord with the mouth and believing in the heart that God raised Him from the dead. He emphasizes that the connection between the brain, heart, and mouth isn’t just anatomy—it’s spiritual alignment. Speaking what you believe is not a formality; it’s the moment heaven and earth collide. It’s where eternal life begins.

2. Real-Life Faith and Prayer in Action

A beautiful moment unfolds as a listener named Eric calls in to request prayer for his son, Grant, who’s undergoing an intense firefighting test. Dr. Spoon’s prayer is raw, sincere, and full of compassion, lifting both father and son into God’s presence. His words remind us that God sees the struggle, honors the desire, and walks with both parent and child. Dr. Spoon prays not just for success, but for purpose, direction, and confirmation from God Himself. It’s a reminder that prayer isn’t only about results—it’s about trust, alignment, and surrender.

3. Turning Disappointment Into His Appointment

In one of the most powerful takeaways, Dr. Spoon reflects on the word “disappointment,” noting that when we change just one letter—from “D” to “H”—it becomes “His appointment.” That shift, he says, is the secret to peace when life doesn’t go as planned. Whether it’s Grant’s firefighting future or another listener’s daughters missing out on roles they were hoping for, Dr. Spoon emphasizes that God’s plans often unfold through redirection. What feels like loss might be preparation for something greater. Trusting God's plan means believing that no closed door is wasted.

4. The Evidence of True Faith Is in the Mouth

Wrapping up, Dr. Spoon explains that the words we speak reveal our faith. Not just when we're in church, but in quiet conversations, in moments of self-talk, and even under stress. What we say tells us where our heart truly is. He urges listeners to listen to their own words—to measure their trust, their doubt, and their hope. Confessing Jesus isn’t a one-time deal; it’s a way of life. Belief isn’t just held—it’s spoken, declared, and lived. And when it is, the result is guaranteed: “Anyone who believes in Him will not be disappointed.”