In this podcast, we are sharing Ebenezer moments of the people of Redeemer Church. An Ebenezer moment is simply telling the truth about where you’ve been and noticing where God has met you along the way. Some of that may feel clear; some of it may still feel unfinished. These stories are invitations to listen together to remember thus far how the Lord has helped, and to notice how God has been faithful-sometimes quietly, sometimes slowly, often in ways we only see in hindsight. Join us and listen along.

After Hours is a series from Redeemer Presbyterian Church that serves as a space to continue discussion or thoughts from that weeks sermon. You'll hear from our pastors as they dive deeper into the text and reflect on the passage in a deeper and more focused way.

This episode reviews the sermon "The Breastplate of Righteousness" from May 3, 2026 from our sermon series "Thin Places".

Beneath so much of human striving lies a deeper ache: the longing to be enough, to be approved, to be declared right. Ever since Eden, we have tried to cover our shame with fig leaves of success, morality, approval, romance, performance, and self-justification. But none of those coverings can protect the heart. Paul tells us to put on the breastplate of righteousness because our deepest defense is not a righteousness we achieve, but a righteousness we receive in Christ. Jesus took our guilt upon himself and gives us his righteous standing before the Father. Clothed in him, we can stand against accusation, condemnation, and shame.