Episode 6: Judas and the Danger of Drifting

In this episode of Built for Durango, Bob and Daniel unpack Daniel’s sermon on one of the most sobering figures in Scripture: Judas Iscariot.Judas didn’t fall in a single moment. His betrayal was the result of small, incremental choices — compromises that slowly pulled him away from Christ. He had proximity to Jesus, witnessed miracles, heard the teaching firsthand. But he carried a competing vision of what the Messiah should be, and when Jesus didn’t fit his expectations, Judas chose his own path.The conversation centers on a hard but necessary distinction: remorse is not the same as repentance. Judas felt regret. Peter also failed—but Peter turned back. Judas tried to fix things himself. Peter sought mercy.This episode challenges listeners to examine their own subtle compromises, hidden agendas, and attempts at self-reliance. The core message is clear: humility opens the door to grace. No matter how far we’ve drifted, forgiveness is available — but we must choose to turn toward Christ rather than manage our sin on our own.This is a sober conversation — but also a hopeful one. Because repentance is always just a turn away.