Have We Made the Gospel TOO Easy to Follow?

In this episode of the Level Up Podcast, Pastor Souzy and Pastor AJ Valdez tackle a challenging question: Have we made the gospel too easy to follow?For decades, much of the church has emphasized the peace, love, and joy Jesus offers—but have we unintentionally left out the cost of following Him? Together, Souzy and AJ discuss the tension between presenting the gospel as the free gift of salvation and the reality that it also requires full surrender.Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Welcome Back02:40 Have We Made the Gospel Too Easy?07:10 Free Gift vs. Full Surrender12:05 The Cost of Following Jesus18:20 Evangelism & “Trying God”24:15 The Role of Discipleship30:05 Jesus’ Evangelism Strategy36:40 Sharing the Whole Story42:55 Counting the Cost47:20 Final Takeaways & Challenge