EPISODE · Apr 3, 2023 · 30 MIN
More Than You Bargained For: Following Jesus When It Gets Hard| 345
from Dad Tired · host Jerrad Lopes
In this episode, Jerrad shares what happened when he said yes to something that seemed simple and ended up with more than he expected. He reflects on a small coaching job that turned into a heavy load and how that experience mirrors the call to follow Jesus. Over time, what starts with excitement often turns into something harder and holier. Jerrad walks through the life of Peter and how Jesus kept asking one question, even when things got tough.Tune in to hear why following Jesus means saying yes again especially when it's not easy.What You’ll Hear:The surprising cost of small commitmentsWhy Jesus kept asking Peter, “Are you still in?”How tiredness can impact your faith and decisionsThe link between physical exhaustion and spiritual driftWhy God doesn’t just want your belief, but your whole lifeWhat sanctification really means in everyday lifeHow to protect your mind and heart when you’re worn outThe difference between being saved and being surrenderedEpisode Resources:Classical Conversations – https://classicalconversations.com/dadtiredJohn 6 and John 21 referenced in the teachingDad Tired Q&A Mixtape Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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In this episode, Jerrad shares what happened when he said yes to something that seemed simple and ended up with more than he expected. He reflects on a small coaching job that turned into a heavy load and how that experience mirrors the call to follow Jesus. Over time, what starts with excitement often turns into something harder and holier. Jerrad walks through the life of Peter and how Jesus kept asking one question, even when things got tough.Tune in to hear why following Jesus means saying yes again especially when it's not easy.What You’ll Hear:The surprising cost of small commitmentsWhy Jesus kept asking Peter, “Are you still in?”How tiredness can impact your faith and decisionsThe link between physical exhaustion and spiritual driftWhy God doesn’t just want your belief, but your whole lifeWhat sanctification really means in everyday lifeHow to protect your mind and heart when you’re worn outThe difference between being saved and being surrenderedEpisode Resources:Classical Conversations – https://classicalconversations.com/dadtiredJohn 6 and John 21 referenced in the teachingDad Tired Q&A Mixtape Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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