That feeling when something small seems like no big deal? Like skipping your quiet time just this once, or that harmless compromise you keep making?

In this episode, I’m preaching through Matthew 27:1-10, examining how Judas’s betrayal of Jesus didn’t start with thirty pieces of silver—it started way smaller than that. Just like American Airlines Flight 191 didn’t crash because of one catastrophic failure, but because of one tiny bolt that nobody checked.

Here’s the beautiful truth: if small compromises lead to big consequences, then small acts of faithfulness lead to big kingdom impact. Jesus himself only ministered for three years within a thirty mile radius of his hometown, yet his obedience brought salvation to the world.

What you’ll learn:

* The difference between remorse and repentance (and why it matters)

* How the Sanhedrin’s “small” unfaithfulness led to catastrophic consequences

* Why the ordinary, mundane things in your life matter more than you think

* Practical steps to check the “bolts” in your life before they lead to disaster

Key Question: What is the bolt you need to check today?

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Matthew 27:1-10

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The Rich Young Ruler: What Are You Holding Onto?

We all have something we’re clutching that we don’t want to let go of. In this episode, we break down the story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10 and explore what it really means to surrender to Christ.

A young man runs to Jesus asking, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” He’s moral, religious, and doing everything right. But Jesus looks at him with love and puts his finger on the one thing standing between him and the kingdom—his wealth. The man walks away sad.

Using the illustration of a monkey trap, we unpack how we’re just like this young ruler. We hold onto things (wealth, status, comfort, acceptance, desire) thinking they’ll save us, when Jesus is calling us to simply let go and experience the freedom that’s already ours in Him.

Key Points:

* Why Jesus challenges our self-righteousness

* The one thing we all lack: faith

* How idols are good things that become ultimate things

* Why surrender is easier when we see what Christ did for us

* What it means that eternal life starts now, not later

This isn’t just about rich people—it’s about all of us and what we’re trusting in for salvation, security, and satisfaction.

After the Amen segment: We share what we’re personally holding onto and challenge you to identify yours.

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What is something you’re holding onto that you need to surrender?

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Why We Deny Jesus (And How to Stop) | Matthew 26:69-75

Peter denied Jesus three times in one night. A teenager cursed Jesus for $1,000. And if we’re honest, we deny Him too—for a smile, for acceptance, for FOMO, or just to fit in.

In this episode, we break down Matthew 26:69-75 and uncover three things: why we deny Jesus, the problem it creates (self-deception), and how to stop.

The truth is, when you deny Him, you’re not fooling anyone but yourself. Your new identity in Christ will always show—just like Peter’s accent gave him away that night.

But here’s the good news: God’s grip on you is infinitely stronger than your grip on Him. When you fall, you grieve with hope, knowing nothing can separate you from His love.

Let’s stop blending in with the world and start living like heaven is our home

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