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Jun 16, 2025 43 min

Stupid Faith

from Connect Church Longview Podcast Hosted by Connect Church Longview

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time your faith made you look completely foolish? In this profound exploration of "stupid faith," we dive deep into what happens when believers are willing to step beyond comfort into radical obedience. Faith that transforms rarely looks sensible from the outside. From Peter stepping out of a boat onto raging waters to the seemingly absurd instructions God sometimes whispers to willing hearts, the most powerful moments in our spiritual journey often appear ridiculous by worldly standards. As Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, "Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see." The challenge presented is deceptively simple yet profoundly difficult: do one act of faith every single day. Not just pray it—actually do something that demonstrates belief in action. Whether it's continuing to love someone who's hurt you, persisting in prayer when you've lost hope, or responding to that gentle nudge from God that makes absolutely no logical sense, these acts create ripples far beyond what we can see. Through personal stories of both obedience and missed opportunities, we examine how fear paralyzes while faith propels us forward. Most powerfully, we discover that Jesus never tells us to stay in the boat—He's always saying "Come." He invites us deeper, even when—especially when—stepping out requires us to look foolish. Ready to embrace holy recklessness? This message might just be the catalyst that transforms your spiritual walk from safe and predictable to powerfully authentic. Are you willing to look stupid for the cause of Christ? Ending Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail When was the last time your faith made you look completely foolish? In this profound exploration of "stupid faith," we dive deep into what happens when believers are willing to step beyond comfort into radical obedience. Faith that transforms rarely looks sensible from the outside. From Peter stepping out of a boat onto raging waters to the seemingly absurd instructions God sometimes whispers to willing hearts, the most powerful moments in our spiritual journey often appear ...

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Stupid Faith

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Chapters

  1. 0:00 The Power of Singing God's Goodness
  2. 3:29 Challenge of 15: Setting Your Daily Rhythm
  3. 9:44 Faith Requires Action: The Challenge of 17
  4. 17:12 When Jesus Calls in the Storm
  5. 29:43 Personal Faith Stories and Missed Opportunities
  6. 39:58 Breaking Free Through Forgiveness and Faith
  7. 43:12 Altar Call and Closing Prayer

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