Special Guest Stan Mitchell | Stay Human When Religion Gets Hard

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it. In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage. To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another. Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him. Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.