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In this episode of Briefcase and The Barn, Kyle and Gary dive into the deeply personal and theological question, “How can I know I’m saved?” They explore assurance of salvation, wrestling with sin, and how upbringing and church culture shape beliefs. Gary opens up about his and Marie’s infertility journey, their decision to adopt, and the spiritual and emotional challenges along the way.
The episode also touches on church leadership, the dangers of legalism, and the importance of transparency, grace, and letting your actions reflect your faith. Raw, reflective, and rich in both honesty and humor, this one pulls no punches.
Topics:
0:00 — Before We Hit Record
1:42 — Intro
3:00 — Podcast Feedback
6:55 — Stepping Down as an Elder
14:00 — Infertility: What We Learned
23:00 — Adoption: The Real Story
29:00 — Mailbag: Can I Know I’m Saved?
37:00 — Same Church, Totally Different Experience
40:00 — The Greatest Gift
🎙 About The Show
Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.
From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.
The show is produced by the Furiously Curious Company
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