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Names most people skip are the ones holding the story together. We open Romans 16 and discover a hidden blueprint for real church life: ordinary people doing small, faithful things that God uses to build something eternal. Phoebe’s courage to carry Paul’s only copy to Rome, and Prisca and Aquila’s quiet correction of Apollos, reveal a pattern that still shapes healthy communities today—discipleship over spectacle, character over platform, obedience over applause.

We talk honestly about our culture’s addiction to fame and why the gospel calls us to a different scoreboard. Events may draw a crowd, but it’s conversations at dinner tables that grow a soul. Parents get a loving push to catechize their kids, ask harder questions, and create safe spaces for doubt and truth. We look at the slow work of sanctification, the power of showing up, and the joy of being known not for a brand but for faithfulness. This is a call to bend to Scripture instead of bending Scripture to us.

Then we pivot with Paul to a sober warning: growth attracts wolves. We explore how to guard against division and trend-chasing without turning minor differences into battles. Sound doctrine matters, and so does the way we hold it—humble, clear, and firm. Paul’s own sacrifices remind us why the church is worth protecting: he traded status for chains, comfort for risk, and still sang. The question comes home to us: if the world keeps spinning, will anyone remember our names for faithfulness, even if our stories stay small?

Listen for practical ways to practice everyday obedience, mentor with courage, protect unity, and invest in the people God has already put in front of you. If you’re ready to choose substance over sizzle and Scripture over trends, this conversation will give you a next step. Enjoyed the message? Follow the show, share it with a friend who serves in the shadows, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. Your small act of support goes a long way.