When the Exterior Cracks | Mark 7:1-30 | Austin Glenn | Mark: Living for the King in Light of the Cross

What if the real problem isn't out there—but inside us? This week's teaching explores Jesus' words in Mark 7:1–30, exposing the gap between polished appearances and the condition of our hearts. While we often believe we're good people who slip up, Jesus reveals a deeper truth: our brokenness comes from within. No amount of image management, achievement, or outward "cleanliness" can fix it. But there's hope. Through the unexpected faith of a desperate woman, we see the way forward, not through performance, but through humility and surrender. Real freedom begins when we stop trying to clean ourselves up and come to Jesus as we are. If you've ever felt that quiet tension between who you appear to be and who you really are, this episode is for you. ------------------- Mark 7:1-30