LionHearted

A man sees a lion on a snowy day and does the unthinkable: he chases it. That single decision turns into one of the most memorable courage stories in the Bible, and it’s the spark for today’s five-minute start on Starting Right with Danny Mack. We lean into 2 Samuel 23:20 and the story of Benaiah, one of David’s mighty men, to ask a simple question with big consequences: when fear shows up, do we retreat to what’s safe or do we step forward in faith?We also pull wisdom from Mark Batterson, senior pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and his book “Chase the Lion.” The message is direct: the fear of failure keeps us from God-sized goals, God-given passions, and the kind of obedience that builds a powerful testimony. If the best results were always easy, everyone would have them. Instead, real spiritual growth and Christian leadership often require a risk that doesn’t “make sense” on paper but makes room for God’s purpose to unfold.Along the way, we connect the dots across Scripture, from Abraham and Moses to Esther and Peter, and we read the punchy Lion Chasers Manifesto: run to the roar, become part of the solution, face your fears, fight for your dreams, dare to fail, and chase the lion. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show