Carrying Crosses We Didn’t Choose - Luke 9:23

Send us Fan MailSome crosses don’t come wrapped in purpose…they show up looking like inconvenience, frustration, and “this was NOT part of my plan.”In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, Brynn gets real about what Jesus meant in Luke 9:23—and why “take up your cross daily” is a lot less aesthetic and a lot more surrender than we’d like.We’re talking about the kind of obedience that doesn’t get applause. The kind of surrender that costs your ego. And the kind of growth that happens when you let go of needing to be right, in control, or understood.Through Scripture, personal storytelling, and some very honest “I wish I handled that better” moments, this episode explores:✨ The difference between the crosses we create and the ones God actually asks us to carry ✨ Why surrender often feels like loss before it feels like freedom ✨ What it looks like to follow Jesus when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unseen ✨ How to recognize when your ego is louder than your obedience ✨ Real-life faith struggles (because we are not doing fake, polished Christianity here)You’ll also hear:🎙️ A personal story about a pride-filled moment that turned into a surrender lesson 📞 Community confessions that will make you laugh and feel seen 📖 Biblical stories that bring cross-bearing into real-life perspective 📝 Holy Homework to help you lay down one thing you’ve been holding onto 🎶 Song of the Week: Garden Sweat — a raw reflection on faith that feels like showing up when nothing seems to be growingIf you’ve ever thought:“God… this wasn’t what I signed up for.” “I know what I should do… I just don’t want to.” “Why does obedience feel so hard sometimes?”This episode is for you.👉 Because sometimes the cross isn’t what’s happening around you… it’s what God is asking you to release within you.🎧 Listen now and join the Divine Shenanigans community—where we’re learning, laughing, and loving Jesus… one messy, honest step at a time.💬 Join the Community:📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans  This space is for: ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed) ✅ prayer + peace ✅ laughter + honesty ✅ support from people who get itYou don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here.📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcastSupport the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans🎶 Also from Brynn:Check out my music – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!