Episode 18 — Stubbornness, Surrender, and the Heart God Wants

In Episode 17 of Built for Durango, Bob and DJ dig deeper into Stephen’s bold confrontation with the religious leaders in Acts 7 and the challenging theme of spiritual stubbornness. Reflecting on DJ’s recent sermon, the conversation explores the difference between grit and being “stiff-necked,” why surrender is often harder than determination, and how Stephen’s message was ultimately an invitation rather than a condemnation.Drawing from a mission trip to Mexico, personal experiences with bold prayer, and the example of Jesus Himself, Bob and DJ wrestle with a central question: Are we working hard for God, or are we learning to surrender our hearts to Him? Along the way, they discuss religious hypocrisy, authentic faith, the danger of checking spiritual boxes, and the freedom that comes from trusting God's leading rather than our own plans.This honest conversation challenges listeners to examine where they may be resisting God’s voice and to consider whether true strength is found not in stubbornness, but in surrender.