Jet Fuel - Concord Conversations

A dad is racing the clock to save his daughter, and a woman who has suffered for twelve years is trying to disappear into a crowd. Mark 5 puts those two stories on the same road, and the tension is the point: faith gets tested when Jesus seems “interrupted,” when timing feels delayed, and when the outcome starts to look final.We talk through what we call desperate faith. Why does comfort so often make us drift, while pain makes us pray? Jairus comes with urgency and risk as a synagogue leader, and the woman comes with quiet courage after exhausting doctors, money, and hope. When Jesus stops and asks, “Who touched me?” we dig into the difference between being near Jesus and reaching for Him with intention. That moment leads to one of the most personal themes of the conversation: proximity without relationship, and how Jesus restores a person’s identity, not just their circumstances.Midway through, we spotlight Straight Street Ministries, a local nonprofit serving people in crisis through Backpack Love for food insecurity, Street Impact accessibility builds, and the Beautiful Feet residential program helping adult women escape sexual exploitation. It’s a reminder that Jesus still notices individuals inside big needs, and the church can reflect that same care through prayer, giving, and hands-on service.If you’re wrestling with fear, waiting on a miracle, or wondering what to do when it feels too late, this one is for you. What would it look like for you to “only believe” this week?Subscribe to Jet Fuel Podcast, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review.