What do you really need to live a full and meaningful life?

In Part 2 of Jesus Comprehensive Vision For Life, Ps Ben Teefy and Ps Bethany Thompson continue the conversation around Jesus’ vision for our lives by exploring the difference between what we want and what we truly need.

Many of us build our lives around good desires. Family, career, financial security, comfort, purpose, marriage, children, success, stability. These things can be beautiful, but they cannot become the centre of our vision for life.

Jesus invites us into something deeper.

In this episode we explore

The difference between wants and needs in the Christian life
Why not every good desire can carry the weight of your life
How Jesus gives meaning even when life includes grief, loss, or disappointment
Why discipleship is not optional for followers of Jesus
What it means to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him
How Matthew 25 reveals Jesus’ vision for a life of justice, mercy, and mission
Why serving others is not just charity, but part of Christian worship
How pouring your life out can actually lead to fullness
The danger of hoarding your life, time, money, and comfort
Why proximity to Jesus shapes your purpose and calling
How the feeding of the five thousand shows the mystery of surrender and provision
What it means to live for the kingdom of God in everyday life

This conversation is a challenge to rethink what we are chasing and what we may be neglecting. Jesus’ vision for life is not simply about getting everything we want. It is about becoming people who are shaped by His kingdom, His mission, His mercy, and His way of love.

Whether you are discerning purpose, wrestling with disappointment, trying to understand your calling, or asking what it really means to follow Jesus, this episode will help you lift your eyes beyond survival and self focus.

A full life is not found by holding everything tightly.

According to Jesus, we find life when we give it away.

Listen now and discover the deeper invitation of Jesus’ comprehensive vision for life.

What is God’s vision for your life?

In this episode of the Love In Our Wake podcast, Ps Ben Teefy and Ps Bethany Thompson begin a conversation about Jesus’ comprehensive vision for life and why following Him is about far more than behaviour change, religious routine, or short term goals.

Many of us live with a vision that is too small. We focus on paying bills, building a career, getting married, parenting well, buying a house, or just surviving the season we are in. These things matter, but they are not big enough to carry the full weight of our lives.

Jesus invites us into something deeper.

In this episode we explore

What it means to have a God given vision for your life
Why Jesus offers more than a moral code or religious checklist
How short term thinking can limit our sense of purpose
Why success, marriage, parenting, career, and money cannot become our ultimate vision
The difference between goals and a true vision for living
How self deception can lead us away from God’s purpose
Why we need to examine the desires of our hearts
The danger of materialism, comparison, escapism, and chasing the wrong things
How intimacy with Jesus helps realign our desires
Why blind spots matter in discipleship and spiritual growth
The role of community, mentoring, and honest feedback in becoming more self aware
How Jesus’ vision for our lives brings meaning, purpose, legacy, and impact

This conversation is for anyone who has ever asked, “What should I do with my life?” or “How do I know what God has called me to do?”

Whether you are a student, young adult, parent, leader, retiree, or simply trying to discern your next season, this episode will help you lift your eyes beyond survival mode and consider the bigger story Jesus is inviting you into.

Your life is about more than getting through the week.

Jesus has a comprehensive vision for your life, one that shapes your relationships, career, money, family, discipleship, character, and calling.

Listen now and begin asking the bigger question:

What vision for living am I actually following?

Why does the ascension of Jesus matter - and why do so many Christians overlook it?

In this episode of the Love In Our Wake podcast, the team unpacks one of the most important but often misunderstood moments in the story of Jesus: His ascension into heaven. Far from being a simple ending, the ascension marks the beginning of something powerful for every believer.

If you’ve ever wondered what Jesus is doing now, how the Holy Spirit works in your life, or what authority and purpose you carry as a Christian, this conversation will bring clarity and a fresh perspective.

In this episode, we explore:

• What the ascension of Jesus actually means biblically
• Why Jesus had to leave for the Holy Spirit to come
• How the ascension shifts our understanding of God’s presence
• What it means that Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father
• How believers carry authority and purpose through Christ
• Why the ascension is essential to understanding the Great Commission
• How this moment impacts your everyday faith and spiritual confidence
• The connection between heaven, earth and the life of a believer
• Why the ascension is not the end of the story — but the beginning

This episode is rich in theology, practical insight and encouragement for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Christian life.

The ascension isn’t just something that happened.
It changes how we live today.

Listen now and discover why this often-overlooked moment is central to your faith, your authority and your purpose.

If you want to go to the next level in your faith, it’s not just about what you start; it’s about what you remove.

In Part 2 of this Next Level Faith series, Ben, Danni and Bethany continue the conversation around the hidden barriers that quietly limit spiritual growth. While Part 1 unpacked foundational blocks, this episode goes deeper into the internal patterns, mindsets and spiritual habits that can keep you stuck without even realising it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing the right things but not seeing real growth, this episode will help you uncover what might be getting in the way.

In this episode, we explore:

• The subtle patterns and behaviours that slow down spiritual growth
• Why awareness is key to breaking through hidden barriers
• How your mindset and internal world affect your relationship with God
• The role of consistency in building deeper faith
• Why growth often requires unlearning before relearning
• How small compromises can quietly limit your progress
• The importance of staying spiritually intentional in everyday life
• Why going to the next level requires both honesty and humility
• How God often works beneath the surface before you see results

This episode is honest, reflective and practical for anyone who is serious about growing in their faith and moving beyond surface-level Christianity.

Next level faith isn’t just about adding more.
It’s about removing what’s been holding you back all along.

If you’re ready to go deeper, grow stronger, and develop a more consistent relationship with God, this conversation will help you take the next step.

Listen now and continue the journey toward next level faith.

What’s stopping you from going to the next level in your faith?

In this episode, Ben, Danni and Bethany unpack the spiritual barriers that can quietly hold you back from real growth. From lack of prayer and inconsistency in Scripture to feeling spiritually stuck or unsure what God is doing, this conversation gets honest about what it actually takes to move forward.

If you’ve ever felt like your faith has plateaued, or you know there’s more but don’t know how to access it, this episode will help you identify what’s getting in the way — and how to break through.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why spiritual growth requires intentional time with God• The difference between talking to God and learning to hear His voice• How a lack of understanding of Scripture can limit your growth• Why the Word of God is essential for spiritual strength and direction• How intimidation and uncertainty can become spiritual barriers• The role of discernment in knowing when to push forward or pause• Why discipline and consistency unlock long-term growth• How staying anchored in God’s faithfulness helps you push through resistance• Why real spiritual growth takes time, patience and trust

This episode is honest, practical and challenging for anyone who wants to move beyond surface-level faith and step into something deeper.

Next-level faith isn’t about doing more.
It’s about removing what’s holding you back and staying close to God.

Listen now and take your next step toward deeper faith, stronger discipline, and lasting spiritual growth.

Why do some Christians stay stuck even when they genuinely want to grow?

In this episode of the Love In Our Wake podcast, Bethany, Isaac and Jemma talk about the spiritual barriers that can quietly stop us from maturing in our faith. If you’ve ever felt like your relationship with God has stalled, or you know you should be growing but feel stuck, this conversation will help you identify what may be holding you back.

Spiritual growth does not happen automatically. It requires intentional prayer, time in Scripture, and learning to live in step with the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why prayerlessness can make it hard to recognise what God wants to change in your life
• The difference between talking to God and learning to be still before Him
• How silence, reflection and listening prayer help shape spiritual maturity
• Why the Bible is meant to transform us, not just inform us
• The Parable of the Sower and how the condition of your heart affects growth
• How busyness, distraction and worldly worries choke spiritual fruit
• What it means to walk by the Spirit instead of being led by the flesh
• How the fruit of the Spirit grows through daily obedience
• Why real change happens through alignment with God, not just effort
• Practical ways to build spiritual habits that lead to long-term growth

This episode is honest, practical and encouraging for anyone who wants deeper faith but feels like something is getting in the way.

Spiritual growth is not about trying harder.
It is about staying close to God.

When we slow down in prayer, allow Scripture to shape us, and keep in step with the Spirit, the barriers to growth begin to fall.

Listen now and take the next step in your spiritual growth journey.

Why is it so hard to stay disciplined, even when we really want to grow?

In this episode of the Love In Your Wake podcast, Bethany, Isaac and Jemma talk honestly about the real-life barriers that stop us from building habits, staying consistent, and becoming the people we want to be. If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, discouraged, or overwhelmed trying to change your life, this conversation will give you practical tools and encouragement.

We explore how growth doesn’t happen by accident. It requires discipline, intentionality, and small decisions made consistently over time.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why distraction is one of the biggest barriers to discipline
• How the “attention economy” fights against your growth
• Why being busy can still stop you from becoming who you want to be
• How discouragement makes people quit before momentum starts
• The power of small habits instead of big bursts of motivation
• Why consistency matters more than intensity
• How tracking habits can build confidence and identity
• Replacing bad habits instead of just trying to stop them
• Simple ways to build routines that actually last
• The role of personal accountability in long-term growth
• Why planning is essential if you want real change
• How small daily choices shape the person you become in five years

This episode is full of practical wisdom for anyone who wants to grow spiritually, emotionally, or personally but struggles to stay consistent.

Whether you want to build better habits, strengthen your faith, develop discipline, or overcome distractions, this conversation will help you take the next step.

Growth is not about perfection.
It’s about direction, consistency, and choosing today who you want to become tomorrow.

Listen now and take one step toward the life you want to live.

Why do some people grow while others stay stuck, even when they want to change?

In this episode of the Love In Our Wake podcast, Bethany, Isaac and Jemma talk about the mental and emotional barriers that stop people from growing. From insecurity and inner criticism to family history, past wounds and fear of failure, this conversation explores the hidden struggles that can hold us back from becoming who we’re called to be.

Growth isn’t just about discipline... sometimes the biggest obstacles are inside our thinking, our emotions, and the environment we were shaped by.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The power of the inner critic and how it stops people from stepping forward
• How social media and comparison amplify insecurity
• Why fear of failure keeps people inside their comfort zone
• The impact of family history and upbringing on personal growth
• Learning to take responsibility for your own future
• Why everyone is dealt a different “hand of cards” in life
• How self-awareness leads to maturity and freedom
• The importance of community, mentoring and feedback
• Why inviting honest input helps you grow faster
• Taking small steps instead of trying to change everything at once
• How to move forward even when your past has held you back

This episode is honest, practical, and encouraging for anyone who feels like their mental or emotional struggles keep getting in the way of the life they want to live.

No matter where you’ve come from, growth is still possible.
You may not choose your starting point, but you can choose your next step.

Listen now and learn how to overcome the barriers that keep you stuck and move toward the person you’re called to become.

Why do so many Christians feel stuck in their spiritual growth?

In this solo episode of the Love In Our Wake podcast, Ben unpacks three major spiritual barriers that quietly prevent believers from maturing in their faith. If you’ve been longing for deeper spiritual formation, stronger intimacy with God, or a breakthrough in discipleship, this conversation will challenge and equip you.

We explore:

• Why is a lack of prayerfulness a block to spiritual growth
• The difference between talking to God and listening to God
• How silence and stillness shape spiritual maturity
• Why Scripture is for formation, not just information
• The Parable of the Sower and what it reveals about spiritual fruit
• How to develop a biblical understanding that leads to transformation
• What it means to “walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5)
• How to overcome flesh-driven patterns and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit
• Why spiritual growth is about alignment, not willpower

This episode weaves together theology, pastoral wisdom and practical Christian living. If you want to grow in prayer, develop a stronger Bible-reading habit, hear the voice of the Holy Spirit more clearly, and break through spiritual stagnation, this is for you.

Spiritual maturity does not happen accidentally. It requires intentional prayer, engagement with God’s Word, and learning to keep in step with the Spirit.

If you’re serious about Christian growth in 2026, this episode will help you identify what may be holding you back.

Listen now and learn how to cultivate a faith that produces lasting fruit.

You cannot grow and stay comfortable at the same time.

In this episode of Love In Your Wake, Ben, Carlie and Bethany continue the conversation on growth by tackling one of the biggest barriers we all face: the comfort zone.

If you are listening, ask yourself honestly. Where have I settled? Where have I stopped stretching? What have I quietly decided is good enough?

We talk about why growth always involves discomfort. Not chaos. Not trauma. But intentional stretch. The kind that builds resilience, capacity and grit.

From gym training to public speaking, marriage counselling to combat sports, we unpack the principle of progressive overload. You do not grow by staying where it feels safe. But you also do not grow by blowing yourself up. Real growth happens when you step just outside your comfort zone, then return, reflect and go again.

We explore:

• Why comfort can quietly become a growth barrier

• The difference between productive discomfort and dysfunction

• How resilience is built through lived experience

• Why small wins create momentum

• How growth in one area multiplies across your life

• The power of community and choosing a tribe that challenges you

This episode is a call to intentional adversity. To doing something hard on purpose. To expanding your capacity so that when real challenges come, you are not a softer version of yourself but a stronger one.

Growth is cumulative.
Momentum matters.
And you can do more than you think you can.

If you are ready to step outside your comfort zone, even just one step, this conversation will help you start.