Have we misunderstood one of Jesus’ most quoted commands? “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself…” — it’s a familiar phrase, often quoted and rarely questioned. But why did Jesus say it?

In this episode, we dive into the context behind the command—a moment when Peter, speaking from a culturally-ingrained view of Messiah, tries to correct Jesus. What seems like bold loyalty is actually a subtle rebellion—a human-centered perspective that Jesus flatly rebukes as Satanic. But here’s the twist: this isn’t just about Peter. It’s about us.

You’ll discover how Jesus draws a stark line between “the things of man” and “the things of God”—and how every thought, decision, and desire is part of one of two teams. Neutrality? Not an option.

We’ll explore:

• Why Peter’s rebuke of Jesus wasn’t just misguided—it was spiritually dangerous
• What it really means to “deny yourself” in a world that glorifies self
• How our version of Jesus can sometimes look more like our ambitions than our Savior
• The shocking reality that choosing self often means siding with Satan

Join us for a bold, eye-opening message that reminds us: following Jesus doesn’t begin with self-fulfillment—it begins with self-denial.