Confident! A Christian Perspective pt1

This week on the podcast, I launched a new two-part series called “Confident: A Christian Perspective,” where we’re exploring the powerful role confidence plays in our lives—and more importantly, where that confidence should be placed. While the world tells us to trust in ourselves, true, lasting confidence is found not in our abilities but in the character and promises of God.

I looked at figures like Tiger Woods and Steph Curry—athletes whose confidence is undeniable. But what stands out about Steph is how he ties his spiritual life directly to his confidence. That’s what sets Christian confidence apart: it’s not based on performance or success, but on the unwavering truth of who God is.

Psalm 27 shows us this kind of confidence in action. David writes, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” Even in the face of overwhelming circumstances, David's confidence never wavered because it was rooted in the Lord. That’s the same confidence we’re called to live in today.

Hebrews 10:35–36 urges us not to throw away our confidence because it leads to a great reward. The Greek word used—apobalo—means to toss aside carelessly. But this kind of confidence is far too valuable to discard. When we hold on and persevere in doing God’s will, He promises a full reward (misthia)—a life of purpose, fruitfulness, and excellence.