LIVE DISCUSSION: The Frustrated Will (Part 2 of 2)

Send us Fan MailWhat if the clearest sign of living faith isn’t comfort, but fruit? We explore how Jesus’ own yardstick for judgment—feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, visiting the sick, and mourning with the broken—reframes every part of daily life. The theme is bold and practical: trust Christ enough to leave the bubble, love with discernment, and let your choices preach before your words ever do.We get specific about hospitality that’s wise, not reckless, and the subtle courage it takes to befriend people who don’t already like us. From buying a tense coworker a coffee to sending a handwritten card to an adversary, we map out small, decisive acts that disarm hostility. Generosity stretches beyond money into time, presence, prayer, and simple availability. And we challenge the habit of sharing success without naming the Source—learning to say, with joy and clarity, “Look what God did.”We also set guardrails for digital life. Not every comment deserves our energy. By blocking chronic disruptors and cultivating sincere dialogue, we make room for honest questions and deeper growth. The conversation ends with a vivid lesson from Navy life: when the battle comes, a crew drops its divisions and moves as one. The church can do the same—laying aside petty disputes to serve the mission, strengthen the body, and invite the lost. If salvation changed you, it’s meant to change your world through you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what act of bold kindness will you take this week?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!