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Show Notes

Why does “doing all the Christian things” still feel empty? Pastor Phil Tague (Ransom Church, author of Jesus Be The Centerfold) unpacks a candid journey from resisting God’s call to embracing Jesus’ lordship, moving from accessory-level faith to Christ at the center. Phil shares the conflict of wanting the benefits of a relationship with God without the cost and offers practical ways to pursue intimacy with Jesus: Scripture, prayer, honest journaling, and letting the Word shape us (not the other way around). We discuss identity (citizens of the Kingdom first), daily obedience as success, and the real cost of discipleship…and yet how surrender actually lightens the load. If you’ve felt stuck in “cheap faith,” this conversation invites you to let go of the bucket, trust Jesus with every room of your heart, and discover freedom in being fully known and fully chosen.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

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SHOW NOTES

• Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - new creation in Christ (lordship/surrender theme).
Joshua 24:15 - “Choose this day…” (no fence-sitting).
Luke 9:23 - deny self, take up your cross daily.
Romans 12:1 - living sacrifice, true worship.
John 3:16 - God’s love and the gospel center.
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)

• Other Mentions:

Ransom Church (Sioux Falls, SD) — sermons & resources: ransom.church

Awaken Church Planter Network — church-plant training launched by Ransom.

Phil Tague — site + book info + free study guide: philltague.com

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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