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In this episode, the host shares meaningful reflections from a recent trip to Washington, D.C. with his daughters—walking through memorials, standing at the Vietnam Wall, and even finding a family name etched in stone. These moments opened a deeper conversation about sacrifice, gratitude, and the faith we inherit from those who came before us. Drawing from John 15:13 and Hebrews 11, the host connects national sacrifice to the spiritual legacy of believers who laid down their lives for the Lord. This episode invites listeners to remember their stories and to live lives worthy of those who laid down theirs.

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This episode explores the powerful true story of Jamal Shead, a college basketball player whose quiet act of character and integrity—picking up trash after a heated loss—preached louder than any words. We connect Jamal’s moment to Jesus’ teaching in Luke 16:10 and three spiritual truths about integrity, witness, and peacemaking. When the world reacts with frustration, Jamal shows what it means to reflect Christ through simple, faithful choices. You’ll walk away challenged to notice the “trash can moments” in your own life and to step toward them with humility. In a world full of chaos and entitlement, this episode invites you to be a Jamal.

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In this episode, we eat on how sin slowly desensitizes the heart using a striking illustration of an Eskimo’s blood-covered blade and the fatal numbness it creates. Drawing from biblical examples like David, Solomon, and the sons of Eli, we look at how even God’s people can drift into spiritual callousness through small compromises. We then ties this into the theme of last week's episode, “Faith Remembered, Failures Forgotten,” and see that while grace restores the repentant, it never excuses ongoing numbness to sin. The episode concludes with four practical, scripture-rooted steps to re-sensitize the conscience and return to a tender, responsive walk with God.

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In this episode, we eat from Hebrews 11 — a passage often called the Hall of Faith. But what if we read it not just as a list of heroes, but through the lens of God’s grace? In this episode, we explore what isn’t mentioned in Hebrews 11 — the failures, doubts, and flaws that God chose to forget — and reminds us that the same mercy that rewrote their stories can rewrite ours. Faith remembered. Failures forgotten.

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In this episode of The 44, we explore the powerful message behind the story of the donkey in the well — a reminder that when life throws dirt on us, faith teaches us to shake it off and take a step up. Through the stories of Hannah, Joseph, and Paul, we see how God turns rejection, betrayal, and hardship into stepping stones that lift His people higher. Scripture shows again and again that what was meant to bury us can become the very thing God uses to raise us. If you're walking through a difficult season, this episode will encourage you to keep stepping, keep praying, and keep trusting. God is not finished writing your story — He’s preparing you to rise.

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In this episode, “Let Down Your Nets,” we step into the story of Peter and Jesus in Luke 5:1–11 — a moment where weary fishermen learn that obedience to Jesus can turn emptiness into abundance. Through Peter’s frustration, faith, and surrender, we see how God often meets us right where our efforts have failed. This episode reminds us that the greatest miracle isn’t the full nets, but the transformed heart that chooses to follow the Caller over the catch. Tune in and rediscover what it means to trust Jesus “at His word,” even when the logic says otherwise.

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In this episode of The 44, we’re talking about the quiet power of simply showing up. Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us that faith grows best in community — not in isolation. When we gather, we don’t just receive encouragement; we give it, and in doing so, we stir one another toward love and good works. Even when it’s hard, showing up becomes an act of faith, a rhythm of hope, and a reminder that God still works through ordinary presence. Don’t underestimate what happens when you just keep showing up — because when you do, God does too.

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When life falls apart and the question rises — “What are we gonna do?” — Scripture points us again and again to one powerful answer: pray. In this episode, we explore moments when God’s people turned to Him in prayer — from Jehoshaphat surrounded by enemies, to Daniel in the lions’ den, to Hannah in heartbreak, to the early church in crisis, and even Jesus in Gethsemane. Each story reminds us that prayer isn’t our last resort; it’s our first response. When we don’t know what to do, we can always turn our eyes to the One who does.

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Fear doesn’t need an invitation — it comes free and moves in fast. But hope? Hope takes work. In this episode, we eat on the difference between faith, fear, and hope, showing how fear spread through Israel, how Jeremiah chose hope among the ruins, and why true hope requires effort, endurance, and trust in God’s faithfulness. Learn how to anchor your soul when fear feels effortless and discover why hope is worth every bit of work.

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As Christians, we’re called not just to believe but to live out our faith in active, tangible ways. In this episode, we ask the striking question: When is the last time you did good—not because someone asked, but because you belong to Christ? From Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 6:9-10 and Matthew 25, we see that good works don’t earn salvation, but they are the fruit of it, the evidence of a living faith, and even an offering of worship to God. We’ll talk about the weariness that comes with doing good, how even Jesus felt drained in His ministry, and why we can’t rely on yesterday’s good deeds to cover today’s calling. Join us as we consider what it means to live daily in the good works God has prepared for us.