Pastor Jimmy Carter uses the metaphor of "drifting" versus "running" to challenge believers to pursue an intentional faith. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–3, he reflects on his own return to his home church after a decade away, warning that spiritual drift is often subtle and unintentional, much like being pulled by an ocean current while distracted. To combat this, he outlines three essential actions: following the faithful by surrounding oneself with godly mentors and peers, burying the baggage by confessing sin and discarding "hindrances" that slow spiritual progress, and considering the cross by keeping one's focus entirely on Jesus. Through personal anecdotes about surfing with his daughter and cycling with pro-athlete George Hincapie, Carter emphasizes that a life of endurance requires laying aside everything that weighs us down to finish the race God has set before us.