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Have you really counted the cost of following Jesus? Following Christ is more than a confession of faith or a decision we made once upon a time. It's a daily choice to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. Every new day brings new mercies, but it also brings another opportunity to surrender our desires, our comfort, and our will to the Lord. And sometimes, we have to ask ourselves: are we truly willing to give it all up for Him? In this episode, we're talking about the cost of discipleship, what it means to die to ourselves daily, and the humility required to live a life fully surrendered to Jesus. We'll explore the importance of obedience, fasting, self-restraint, and the danger of approaching our relationship with God with a sense of entitlement. Because the truth is, our obedience is not a favour we're doing for God. Our prayers, sacrifices, service, and spiritual disciplines do not earn us His love or place Him in our debt. Everything we have is because of His grace, and even our greatest acts of service cannot compare to what Christ has already done for us. Drawing from Luke 9:23–25, Luke 17:7–10, and the practices of the early Church, we're reflecting on what it looks like to follow Jesus wholeheartedly in a world that constantly encourages us to put ourselves first. This isn't about earning salvation through works or striving to prove ourselves worthy. It's about recognizing the incredible privilege of belonging to Christ and allowing that revelation to transform how we live. New days, new mercies, new opportunities to die to ourselves. "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." — Luke 9:23 (NIV) May we never forget who we're living for, what He's done for us, and why He's worth surrendering everything. 🎙️ FIND ME IN THE SECRET PLACE Podcast

What do you do when you don't feel like praying, reading your Bible, or spending time with God? The reality is, we won't always feel motivated to pursue the Lord. Life gets busy, distractions pile up, routines fall apart, and sometimes even the simplest spiritual disciplines can feel difficult. But a mature Christian life isn't built on motivation alone. It's built on a daily decision to deny ourselves, fix our eyes on Jesus, and keep showing up. In this episode, we're talking about the art of self-denial and spiritual discipline, what it actually takes to remain consistent in our walk with God, and how to cultivate a lifestyle of communion with Him rather than just another religious routine. Drawing from Scripture and The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, we'll explore the things that keep us from pursuing Christ, including distraction, complacency, discouragement, sin, and the pressure to have the perfect quiet time. But this isn't about doing more to prove our devotion to God. It's about learning to love Him more deeply, making room for His presence in our everyday lives, and remembering who we're running this race for in the first place. You don't need the perfect routine, an hour of uninterrupted prayer, or a sudden burst of motivation to begin. Sometimes it starts with five intentional minutes, a simple prayer, or choosing to put your phone down and turn your attention back to Him. The goal isn't just consistency. It's communion. "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." — Hebrews 12:1–2 Don't grow weary. Keep showing up. Keep fixing your eyes on the Lamb. 🎙️ FIND ME IN THE SECRET PLACE Podcast #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualDiscipline #ChristianLiving #SelfDenial #FollowingJesus

The Book I mentioned: https://amzn.to/4hJfx4h **TRY LOGOS FOR FREE!!https://logos.sjv.io/gORJZA God just wants to hear from you. Sometimes we make spending time with God so complicated. We convince ourselves we need the perfect routine, the perfect prayer, an hour of uninterrupted time, or even the perfect heart before we can come to Him. And when we fall out of rhythm, we can become discouraged, ashamed, or convinced that we’ve gone too far to come back. But God desires communion with you. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to have a real, relational walk with God. One where you can come to Him in whatever capacity you have in this season, talk to Him honestly, open His Word, and simply desire to know Him more. And sometimes we have to ask ourselves a harder question: do we actually want to know God? The Bible isn’t just another task on your Christian checklist. It’s 66 books that reveal the character, heart, promises, correction, and redemptive story of the God you say you love. When we begin to see Scripture as an invitation to know Him, rather than an obligation to complete, everything changes. You don’t have to perform for God. You don’t have to make your time with Him impressive. And no matter how long it’s been, you’re never too far away to come back. Don’t grow weary. Just come to Him. "Come near to God and he will come near to you." — James 4:8

What do you do when following God starts revealing the parts of you that still need work? Maybe you’re noticing thoughts you thought you were past, comparing yourself to others, having a hard time receiving correction, or trying to faithfully serve God in a season that feels harder than you expected. Sometimes walking closely with God means seeing yourself more clearly. And that can be uncomfortable. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to keep following God when you feel like you’re falling short, allowing Him to correct and refine you, and remembering that being used by God doesn’t mean He’s finished working on you. You can be called and still need correction. You can be serving and still need refining. You can love God deeply and still have areas where He wants you to grow. Don’t run from what God is revealing. Let Him use it to make you more like Christ. "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." — Philippians 1:6 You’re not there yet. None of us are. Keep letting Him work. 🎙️ FIND ME IN THE SECRET PLACE Podcast #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #Faith #Discipleship

You were never meant to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we find ourselves wondering where our joy went, why we have no peace, or why following God suddenly feels exhausting. We’re praying, reading our Bibles, serving, resisting sin, and trying to do all the “right” things, but somewhere along the way, we may have started trying to do the work of the Spirit in our own strength. The Holy Spirit isn’t an optional part of our walk with God. He is our Helper, our Comforter, our Teacher, and the One who produces His fruit within us. In this episode, we’re talking about why we desperately need the Holy Spirit, what happens when we begin depending on ourselves instead of Him, and how to return to a life that is led and empowered by the Spirit. You cannot manufacture love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control through willpower alone. It is the fruit of the Spirit. "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." — Galatians 5:25 Stop trying to do alone what God gave you His Spirit to do with you.

Waiting on God can be one of the hardest parts of our faith journey. We pray, we prepare, we obey, and eventually we start wondering: God, how much longer? But what if the waiting season isn't just something you need to get through? What if God is using it to transform you? In this episode, we're talking about what God does in the waiting: how He develops our faith, exposes what we're depending on, prepares us for what's ahead, and teaches us to trust Him without needing to know when everything will happen. Sometimes we're so focused on God changing our circumstances that we miss how deeply He's changing us. Can you trust God with your desires, your plans, and even your timeline? The waiting isn't wasted. God is still working. "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." — Psalm 27:14

What if feeling unqualified doesn’t mean you’re not called? So many of us delay obedience because we’re waiting to feel ready, confident, experienced, or equipped enough to do what God has called us to do. But throughout Scripture, God repeatedly called ordinary, imperfect, and unlikely people and equipped them for the assignment He gave them. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be called by God, how insecurity can keep us from obedience, and why your weaknesses don’t automatically disqualify you from being used by Him. God isn’t asking you to have everything figured out before you say yes. He’s asking for your surrender, your obedience, and your willingness to let Him equip you along the way. If God called you, trust that He knows exactly who He called. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Stop waiting until you feel qualified. Say yes and let God do the qualifying.

What does it actually mean to live holy? Holiness isn't reserved for pastors, leaders, or the "super spiritual." As followers of Christ, we are all called to be set apart. But in a culture where compromise is normalized and the line between conviction and comfort can become blurry, what does pursuing holiness actually look like? In this episode, we're talking about what biblical holiness is, what it isn't, our relationship with sin, obedience, conviction, and the daily decision to become more like Christ. Holiness isn't about earning God's love or achieving perfection. It's the fruit of a life surrendered to Him. "But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct." — 1 Peter 1:15 We aren't called to blend in. We're called to be set apart.

What does it really mean to behold the Lamb? In a world constantly fighting for our attention, it can become easy to know about Christ without truly fixing our eyes on Him. We become distracted by our circumstances, ourselves, our desires, and even the work we're doing for God—and slowly lose sight of the One it's all about. In this episode, we're talking about the art of beholding: learning to recognize Christ, keeping our attention fixed on Him, and allowing what we see in Him to transform the way we live. Because the Christian life isn't just about doing more for God. It's about seeing Him, knowing Him, loving Him, and becoming more like Him. "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" — John 1:29 May we become a people who never lose our wonder at the Lamb.

What if the biggest idols in your life don't look like idols at all? We often think of idolatry as golden calves and carved statues, but the Bible shows us that anything we love, trust, pursue, or depend on more than God can become an idol. Our hearts are constantly tempted to put success, relationships, comfort, approval, ministry, money—even good things—in the place that belongs to Jesus alone. In this episode, we talk about: How to identify the hidden idols in your heart.Why we naturally create idols.The subtle ways idolatry steals our devotion.How to put Jesus back at the center of your life.Jesus isn't asking to be part of your life—He's worthy of being at the center of it. "Little children, keep yourselves from idols." — 1 John 5:21 My prayer is that this message leads you into deeper repentance, wholehearted worship, and a greater love for Christ.

If you've been fighting to stay faithful, this message is for you. Maybe no one sees the battles you're facing. Maybe you're exhausted from resisting temptation, wrestling with doubt, enduring spiritual warfare, or simply trying to remain faithful when following Jesus feels difficult. But God sees you. He sees every prayer, every act of obedience, every tear, every moment you choose Him even when it's hard. Your fight is not in vain, and your perseverance matters to Him. In this episode, we're reminded that faith isn't always easy—but it's always worth it. Don't give up. Keep fixing your eyes on Christ. He is faithful to finish what He started in you. "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9 If this encouraged you, I pray it strengthens you to keep running the race and holding on to Jesus.

There is a place God has called you to occupy. The Body of Christ was never meant to be carried by a few while everyone else watches from the sidelines. Every believer has been given gifts, a purpose, and a role to play in what God is doing in His Church. Maybe you've been hiding. Maybe you've been waiting for the "perfect time." Maybe you've convinced yourself that someone else will do it. But what if God is calling you higher? In this episode, we talk about stepping into your ministry calling, serving faithfully, and answering God's invitation to participate in the revival we pray for. Revival isn't just something we watch happen—it's something we respond to. The Kingdom needs laborers, not spectators. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." — Matthew 9:37 If God has been stirring something in your heart, this message is for you.

What do you do when God says no? Most of us love to talk about answered prayers, open doors, and God's blessings. But what happens when the answer isn't what we hoped for? What happens when God closes the door, delays the promise, or simply says no? In this video, we explore why God's "no" is not rejection, how to trust Him when His plans differ from our own, and why surrendering our desires is an essential part of following Christ. If you're struggling to understand God's answer, feeling disappointed, or wrestling with unmet expectations, this message is for you. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." — Isaiah 55:8 May this encourage you to trust God's heart even when you don't understand His answer.

Have you ever found yourself so focused on doing all the right Christian things that you forget the One it's all about?In this video, we're talking about the condition of our hearts, why self-examination matters, and how easy it is to lose sight of Jesus while still looking spiritually active. The goal of the Christian life isn't simply better habits, more knowledge, or a polished image—it's Christ.If you've been feeling spiritually dry, distracted, performance-driven, or distant from God, this message is an invitation to check your heart and return to what matters most.Jesus isn't just part of the faith—He is the point.📖 "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." – Matthew 6:21🤍 If this video encouraged you, let me know what God has been teaching you in this season.

Use code "aliyah" to get 20% off your first order with our sponsor Jesus in Silver: https://jesusinsilver.com/aliyah In today’s video, we’re talking about accountability, spiritual growth, and what it really means to let God transform you. A lot of us want change, but we resist conviction, correction, and the process God uses to shape us. This is a conversation about checking your fruit, wrestling with God honestly, and allowing Him to work on the parts of us we try to hide. Real transformation is deeper than appearance — it shows up in the fruit your life produces. If you’ve been feeling spiritually stuck, distant from God, or convicted lately, this video is for you. Scripture reminds us that a tree is known by its fruit. The question is: what is your life producing? 🤍 TagsChristian YouTube, Christian motivation, faith walk, accountability with God, spiritual growth, check your fruit, fruit of the spirit, relationship with God, Christian encouragement, Jesus Christ, letting God change you, conviction from God, Christian lifestyle, Bible study, Christian podcast, Godly transformation, Christian girl talk, walking with God, spiritual discipline, wrestling with God, faith in Jesus, Christian content creator, surrender to God, lukewarm Christian, growing with God