Tired, discouraged, and tempted to give up? In this episode, discover how fixing your eyes on Jesus gives you strength to keep running your race, one faithful step at a time.

Have you ever felt so worn out that taking even one more step in your faith felt impossible?

Maybe you've been faithfully serving, parenting, working, or walking with God for a long time, and now the weariness has caught up with you. The distance ahead feels overwhelming. The energy is gone. And you're wondering if it's okay to just stop.

In this episode, we look at the story of Shawn Thomas, a lifelong runner whose serious illness left him bedridden for nearly a year. When he finally began to recover, even walking to the mailbox was exhausting. But instead of giving up, he made a choice: slow down, shorten the stride, and focus on one step at a time. That became his picture of Hebrews 12:1–2—the Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint, and perseverance often looks like "just take the next step."

Through his story and the encouragement of Hebrews 12, you'll see that finishing the race doesn't require superhuman strength. It requires fixing your eyes on Jesus, stripping off the weights that slow you down, and trusting Him with the finish line, one faithful step at a time.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

1. Why the Christian life is described as a marathon requiring endurance, not a sprint requiring speed
2. How fixing your eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects your faith, gives you strength when you're depleted
3. Practical ways to strip off the weights and sins that trip you up and slow you down

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