257 | Follow God with Your Whole Heart

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the ultimate Old Testament face-off! In this corner: Joshua, the iconic leader who brought down the walls of Jericho. And in this corner: Caleb, the rugged warrior who waited 45 years to claim his mountain. These two titans of faith were the only spies who believed God's promise, but their paths were very different. Is it harder to be Joshua, the "front of house" leader stepping into Moses's massive sandals, or Caleb, the "back of house" mountain man who had to patiently wait 40 years in the wilderness? Join our friendly debate as we explore their unique strengths, their vital partnership, and why the very essence of faith might just be learning how to wait.

The Big Idea: The complementary faithfulness of Joshua (the leader) and Caleb (the loyal warrior) provides a powerful, two-part model for how to follow God wholeheartedly, both in seasons of action and seasons of waiting.

This Week's Challenge: This week, ask yourself: In my current season of life, is God calling me to a "Joshua moment" (to step up, lead, and take new ground), or a "Caleb moment" (to be patiently faithful, trust God's promises in a season of waiting, and finish strong)?

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 257 (VIDEO)
• Give Me This Mountain (BLOG)
• Priscilla and Aquila (PASSAGE)
• The Story of Ruth and Naomi (PASSAGE)
• The 12 Spies & Caleb's "Different Spirit" (PASSAGE)
• Joshua Crosses the Jordan (PASSAGE)
• The Commander of the Lord's Army (PASSAGE)
• Caleb Claims His Mountain (PASSAGE)
• Joshua's Final Challenge (PASSAGE)

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