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Stop Using God as a Vending Machine
Series: Refined – Week 2
Host: Jonathan Sheppard | The Average Pursuit
We’ve all done it — treated God like a vending machine.
We insert our prayers, press the right buttons, and wait for our blessings to drop. But what happens when what we prayed for doesn’t fall out?
In this honest, heart-level episode, Jonathan Sheppard confronts the mindset that turns faith into a transaction and calls us back to the deeper truth:
God isn’t here to serve your desires — He’s inviting you into a relationship that transforms them.
Through raw reflection and practical insight, this episode challenges listeners to stop chasing God’s stuff and start seeking His Spirit.
🔗 Go Deeper This Week
Listen to the Full Sermon:🎧 “Bread or the Bread of Life” — from Elk Park Christian Church (Refined – Week 2)
Companion Devotional:Go deeper with Refined: A 12-Week Journey from Consumer Faith to Surrendered Discipleship — a devotional that aligns with each week of the Refined series.→ Order your copy HERE
Quote of the Week:
“Jesus doesn’t just give bread — He is the Bread.”
The Average Pursuit is where faith meets real life.Each episode unpacks truth, tension, and transformation — helping you live out a faith that’s not just believed, but refined.
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By Jonathan SheppardSeries: Refined – Week 2
Host: Jonathan Sheppard | The Average Pursuit
We’ve all done it — treated God like a vending machine.
We insert our prayers, press the right buttons, and wait for our blessings to drop. But what happens when what we prayed for doesn’t fall out?
In this honest, heart-level episode, Jonathan Sheppard confronts the mindset that turns faith into a transaction and calls us back to the deeper truth:
God isn’t here to serve your desires — He’s inviting you into a relationship that transforms them.
Through raw reflection and practical insight, this episode challenges listeners to stop chasing God’s stuff and start seeking His Spirit.
🔗 Go Deeper This Week
Listen to the Full Sermon:🎧 “Bread or the Bread of Life” — from Elk Park Christian Church (Refined – Week 2)
Companion Devotional:Go deeper with Refined: A 12-Week Journey from Consumer Faith to Surrendered Discipleship — a devotional that aligns with each week of the Refined series.→ Order your copy HERE
Quote of the Week:
“Jesus doesn’t just give bread — He is the Bread.”
The Average Pursuit is where faith meets real life.Each episode unpacks truth, tension, and transformation — helping you live out a faith that’s not just believed, but refined.