Building a Kingdom of Self | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 7

Send us your questions and reflections!What kind of kingdom are you building with your life?In Episode 7 of our “From Bystander to Builder” series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the early life of Jacob in Book of Genesis and uncovers how ambition, striving, and self-protection can slowly shape us into builders of our own kingdom rather than participants in the Kingdom of God.Jacob spent years grasping for blessing, identity, and security through manipulation and control. But beneath his actions was a deeper hunger shared by every human heart: the desire to be valued, secure, and significant.This episode explores:Why humans naturally build kingdoms around themselvesThe spiritual danger of self-sufficiencyHow desire shapes our livesThe difference between receiving blessing and trying to seize itWhy God sometimes dismantles the kingdoms we buildIf you’ve ever felt exhausted from striving, trying to prove yourself, or attempting to hold your life together through control, this episode offers a deeply personal invitation into surrender and trust.Because eventually, the kingdoms we build around ourselves can no longer carry the weight of our souls.#ChristianPodcast #Genesis #Jacob #KingdomOfGod #SpiritualFormation #Faith #Discipleship #BibleTeaching #RediscoveringFaith #FromBystanderToBuilder