Discovering who God says you are may be your most important life pursuit. Imagine what our world might be like if we believed we were designed and gifted by God for each other.
Living Influence is co-hosted by Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd.
Bill Thrall is an author, mentor, public speaker, and co-founder of Trueface. He is married to Grace, who loves to mentor women and to come alongside leadership couples with Bill. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They live in Phoenix.
Scott Boyd founded QuesTec Companies, a mechanical contracting and HVAC service business. He is married to Aileen. Scott and Aileen both lost their first spouses to cancer. They together have five children and seven grandchildren.
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As yourself: Am I experiencing grace and love in my life? And if I'm not, how can I do that?
Grace is not just a theological concept—it’s the foundation for every meaningful relationship of love. In this episode, Bill and Scott unpack how trust unlocks the experience of love and how grace enables us to lay down our masks and let our needs be seen.
Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode:
(04:09) The Connection Between Trust and Love
* Love is the process of meeting needs.
* How God meets our deepest need for security.
(08:05) Designed to Be Loved
* Bill shares how his insecurity made it difficult to believe he mattered.
* God’s love is given, not earned—because He is love.
(12:14) Choosing to Be Loved
* Bill reads from Revelation 3 and reflects on Laodicea’s self-sufficiency.
* Jesus doesn’t fix people—He loves them into healing.
(15:18) The Healing Power of Love
* Grace leads to healing through safe, consistent love.
* Love shifts our focus outward and helps us live transformed lives.
This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.
What happens when you begin to believe you are lovable?
In this episode, Bill and Scott continue their discussion about how grace becomes the foundation for spiritual maturity, identity, and calling. They reflect on personal stories of shame, self-worth, and trust, revealing how deeply grace can shape our understanding of who we are. They also invite listeners to stop measuring themselves by behavior and start believing who God says they are.
Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode:
(01:05) Maturing Through Grace
* Scott’s scandalous feeling of saying, “I believe I’m worthy.”
* How believing you're a saint transforms your self-perception.
* Ephesians 1 and the challenge of seeing yourself as holy.
(05:54) Identity vs. Behavior
* How measuring yourself by shame leads to self-centeredness.
* The importance of imagining what God says is true.
(10:09) Lovable and Trusted
* How Scott’s past shaped his ability to receive love.
(14:15) Set Apart With Purpose
* Galatians 1:15 and Paul’s purpose as a parallel for all believers.
* What it means to be called by grace to know Christ.
This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.
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Living Abundantly: Unlocking Your Identity with God
Episode 11
Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 19:57
Are you okay with living a mediocre life? Is it possible to live an abundant life?
In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the profound transformation that occurs when we as Christians fully trust in who God says we are. They discuss the Biblical principle of dying with Christ to experience new life, emphasizing freedom from sin, shame, and legalism. Listeners are encouraged to embrace joy, love, and authentic relationships as evidence of abundant life in Christ.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* The connection between spiritual death and abundant life in Christ.
* Misconceptions about “dying daily” and how they can lead to legalism.
* The role of trust in living out a God-given identity.
* How seeing oneself as a sinner perpetuates shame and self-focus.
* The impact of believing we are alive with Christ and no longer under the power of sin.
* How the fruit of the Spirit emerges naturally from trust and freedom.
* The dangers of measuring one’s Christian life by behavior instead of God’s promises.
* Letting go of performance-driven faith to embrace God’s abundant love.
Chapters:
(02:30) Understanding Spiritual Death
(06:00) Breaking Free from Sin and Shame
(09:30) Trust and Christian Identity
(12:00) The Freedom of Living in Christ’s Love
(15:00) Overcoming Performance-Driven Faith
(18:00) Authentic Relationships
Freedom: From Bondage to Purpose
Episode 10
Thursday, May 8, 2025 • Duration 21:09
What does it mean to live not just free from sin but free to fulfill God’s purpose?
In this episode, Bill and Scott explore the profound concept of freedom in Christ. They discuss how freedom is not just liberation from sin and bondage but also an invitation to live out God’s purpose and love others. With personal stories and biblical insights, they invite you to trust God’s grace and embrace the freedom to live a life of influence and authenticity.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* Freedom in Christ as both liberation from sin and freedom to live out purpose.
* The dangers of striving to control sin versus trusting in God’s grace.
* How theology can either free or bind us.
* The principle that sin controls those who believe they can control sin.
* The idea that God’s confidence in the cross ensures our sin is never the issue.
* The transformative power of trusting and believing in others.
* Freedom to love and serve as central to living a fulfilling life.
* The distinction between freedom from bondage and freedom to purpose.
Chapters:
(02:00) Freedom in Christ
(05:30) The Danger of Striving and Bondage to Sin
(09:00) Trusting God with Unique Callings
(12:30) Scott’s Journey: From Humility to Business Success
(16:00) Freedom as a Gift and a Purpose
(19:00) Living Freedom Daily
(22:00) Embracing Purpose and Influence
Truth, Trust, and Transformation: A Journey of Grace
Episode 9
Thursday, May 1, 2025 • Duration 21:15
What role does trust play in understanding and living out God’s love?
In this episode, Bill and Scott delve into the profound connection between truth, trust, and transformation. They discuss how trusting God’s truth and acting on it enables us to experience His grace, which brings lasting change. Through personal stories and biblical examples, they illustrate how living in grace can redefine our lives and influence others.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* The difference between knowing truth and trusting truth.
* How trusting God allows us to experience His love.
* The relationship between trust, grace, and transformation.
* Biblical examples of acting on trust, such as David and Abraham.
* The impact of experiencing grace on personal identity.
* How performance-based living can hinder spiritual growth.
* The transformative power of grace in shaping our influence on others.
* The idea that the Christian life is about maturing into who God says we are.
* Overcoming the pressure of religious performance through trust.
* How grace enables us to live out our true identity in Christ.
Chapters:
(02:30) The Distinction Between Knowing and Trusting Truth
(05:45) Experiencing God’s Love Through Trust
(08:30) Acting on Truth: Biblical Examples
(12:00) Grace as the Catalyst for Transformation
How Humility Transforms Relationships and Influence
Episode 8
Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 18:49
How can humility transform the way you treat and influence others?
In this episode, Bill and Scott delve into the transformative power of humility as a relational and spiritual principle. They explore how trusting God and others with our true selves allows us to experience grace, love, and purpose.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* Humility as a relational truth that involves trusting God with who you are.
* The Biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
* Why self-degradation is not a path to godliness but dishonors God’s gift of life.
* The parable of the Pharisee and the publican as a caution against self-righteousness.
* How humility changes the way we view and treat others, leading to love and honor.
* The importance of letting God be the initiator in our spiritual journey.
* Recognizing others as gifts rather than competitors or burdens.
* Humility as both a gift from God and a relational practice that impacts influence.
Chapters:
(02:05) Understanding Humility Through 2 Timothy
(04:30) Humility as Trusting God with Who You Are
(07:00) The Pharisee and the Publican: Lessons on Pride
(10:15) Humility’s Impact on Relationships and Influence
(13:30) How Grace Transforms Our Hearts
(16:45) Trusting God and Others with Yourself
Finding Freedom from Shame Through Grace
Episode 7
Thursday, April 17, 2025 • Duration 17:14
What practical steps can we take to overcome the lies that shame tells us?
In this episode, Bill and Scott explore how shame shapes our self-perception and relationships, offering an alternative perspective rooted in grace. Scott shares his deeply personal journey through two cancer battles with his wife, highlighting how grace transformed their relationship. Together, your hosts discuss the power of embracing who God says we are and the impact this has on our influence and leadership.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* The dangers of reading Scripture through the lens of shame.
* Understanding the concept of living from a pure heart.
* How grace can transform our relationships and influence.
* Scott’s journey through two cancer diagnoses with his late wife and the lessons learned.
* The shift from performance-based faith to trusting God’s grace.
* How viewing oneself as God sees us changes our leadership and influence.
* The difference between pursuing righteousness as a reality versus an obligation.
* The significance of believing in a new heart as a Christian.
Chapters:
(02:25) A New Way to Read Scripture
The Power of Love: Part 2 of Who Am I?
Episode 6
Thursday, April 10, 2025 • Duration 20:23
How can I experience the joy of being known and accepted for who I am?
This episode explores the impact of our self-perception on our influence, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and embracing our true identity in Christ. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the freedom that comes from recognizing our new reality in Christ and the transformative power of love and trust. They also share personal stories and Biblical truths to encourage you to live in the light of God's grace and experience the joy of being known and loved.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* Fear and shame can be significant life issues that negatively influence ourselves and others.
* Trusting God and others is essential for experiencing love and creating a sense of well-being.
* Love has an amazing power to create a sense of well-being and to mature us.
* We need to be willing to be vulnerable and allow others to love us despite our flaws.
* Our self-perception has a significant impact on our influence on others.
* Living in freedom means embracing our new identity in Christ and living without hiding.
* There is hope for breaking generational patterns through trusting God and processing unresolved issues.
Chapters:
(02:30) The Power of Love
(05:00) Bill's Testimony of Transformation
Are You A Sinner Or A Saint? Part 1 of Who Am I?
Episode 5
Thursday, April 3, 2025 • Duration 21:38
When was the last time you asked yourself the following question: Who am I?
This episode challenges the common belief that Christians should constantly see themselves as sinners. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd propose that true influence comes from understanding our identities as saints, defined by God's grace and righteousness. They also explore the idea of "dying more" versus "living more," suggesting that, as Christians, we should focus on living into our new identity in Christ rather than constantly striving to overcome our sinful natures.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* True influence comes from who you are.
* Many Christians see themselves as sinners, influenced by the prevalent idea in Christian theology.
* A "die more" mentality can hinder your spiritual growth. You can "live more" by embracing your identity as a saint.
* God sees you as a saint, defined by His grace and righteousness.
* The concept of surrender is not about striving but about recognizing what Jesus already did for you.
* Working on sinning less will not make you love more. But learning to love more will make you sin less.
* God gave you a new heart when you were saved.
* Obedience to the truth is evidence of your new identity in Christ.
Chapters:
Choosing To Trust God: Unresolved Sin Part 2
Episode 4
Thursday, March 27, 2025 • Duration 18:37
What are some ways to settle unresolved sin and learn to trust God with our lives?
This episode explores the concept of unresolved sin and its impact on our lives. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the differences between shame and guilt, and how to heal from shame. They also emphasize the importance of trusting God with unresolved issues and finding hope in grace.
Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:
* Unresolved sin can lead to a lack of trust and brokenness in relationships.
* Shame can convince us that there’s something wrong with us.
* The first act of sin management was Adam and Eve sewing fig leaves together to cover their nakedness.
* Working on our sin will never reduce the measure of our shame; only Jesus can deal with our sin.
* Jesus took upon Himself our shame.
* Many people have never been taught that there is a resolution to what has happened to them.
* Blaming others for our life choices is a tragedy that can happen when we’re convinced there’s something wrong with us.
* We need to learn to speak openly to God about the things that are unresolved in us.
* God's promise is that He will cleanse us of sin.
* There is hope in the resolution of unresolved issues.
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