Episode 36

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3rd Aug 2023

Weird Statements, Whiners, and the Cost of Truth

Jesus could make some weird statements. Especially if taken at face value. Start talking about "eating my flesh" and "drinking my blood," and that can raise some eyebrows.

So why did Jesus make these statements?

To separate the "deep thinkers" from the "surface thinkers."

Those who came to Jesus to learn from him were required to think deeply while those who were after what he could do for them were content to remain surface thinkers.

His example shows us about our own approach to him and how we can be discerning about the people in our lives.

Today's episode shares seven key insights about our relationship with God and others.

  1. Solitude is necessary to sustain a life of ministry.
  2. Storms often follow miracles.
  3. God will let us battle through hard times before he shows up in a visible way.
  4. Wanting God's provision is not the same thing as wanting God.
  5. Whining is usually evidence somebody doesn't want to take responsibility for themselves.
  6. Truth-telling will always cost you.
  7. Spend enough time with Jesus, do the hard work of examining his words and actions, confront your own heart, and you can move from seeing to believing to knowing.

Empower yourself and your family to succeed at Life's Key 3 aims: Learn yourself, Love God, and Live connected. Subscribe to Hi(Impact) at Stephanie Presents for insights, encouragement, and practical resources!

Think deeply.

Live intentionally.

Engage fully in God's grand story.

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.