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What if feeling tired, worn out or spiritually flat doesn’t mean you’re failing and it doesn’t mean God has left the story?

Sometimes exhaustion starts to sound like accusation. We tell ourselves we should be stronger, praying more, reading more, doing more. But what if the real issue isn’t that your faith is weak, what if you’re simply depleted?

In this episode of The Muddy Cross Podcast, we look at what the Bible actually shows us about human weakness through Elijah, Jeremiah, Job and Jesus’ words in John 15. We talk about the difference between striving and remaining, why difficult seasons can distort what we see, and how God can still be at work even when all we notice are the tired leaves.

This conversation is for anyone who feels like they should be doing better, feels guilty for being tired, or needs the reminder that a difficult chapter does not automatically mean God has left the story.

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What do you do when God tells you to keep going… but everything around you seems to be telling you to stop?

The Muddy Cross Podcast almost didn’t happen.

Before we ever recorded our first episode, we prayed and asked God to confirm whether this podcast was something He actually wanted us to do. He answered — more than once — and we stepped out in faith.

Now, one year later, we found ourselves asking the same question again.

With broken microphones, ongoing costs, slow growth and plenty of reasons to wonder whether it was time to stop, we went back to God and asked: Are we still supposed to be doing this?

The answer we both felt was clear: keep going.

In this episode, we’re sharing the story behind The Muddy Cross, why our free Christian resources became an offering rather than a business, and why Proverbs 3:5–6 has followed us throughout this entire journey.

Because trusting God isn’t only about trusting Him when everything makes sense.

Sometimes faith means continuing when you can’t see the outcome.
 Sometimes obedience means moving before you know where the road leads.
 And sometimes God asks you to keep going when you were almost ready to give up.

If you’re currently questioning something God has called you to do, struggling to understand His direction, waiting for progress, or wondering whether it’s time to quit, this conversation is for you.

What has God asked you to do that you’re currently questioning?

Has He ever told you to keep going when everything in you wanted to stop?

Share your story in the comments. Your experience could be the encouragement someone else needs today.

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Is it God or just coincidence? 
How do you know if God is speaking to you, and how can you tell the difference between a genuine sign from God and something you simply want to believe?

In this episode, we explore Christian discernment, how to discern God’s voice, and what to do when the same idea, scripture, conversation or theme keeps appearing in your life.

We look at biblical examples including Samuel, Gideon and Peter, and ask whether repetition can sometimes be a form of confirmation from God, or whether it may simply be coincidence. We also talk about the danger of seeing signs everywhere, especially when we desperately want something to be true.

So how do you test what you think God might be saying?

We discuss practical ways to discern God’s will: checking whether it agrees with Scripture, praying for wisdom, listening to trusted Christians, noticing independent confirmations, and looking at the fruit it is producing in your life.

This episode also explores the fear of getting it wrong, the temptation to keep asking God for another sign, and the point where discernment may need to become obedience.

If you have ever wondered how to know if God is speaking to you, whether something is a sign from God or coincidence, or how to test what God is saying, this conversation is for you.

Because repetition is not always confirmation, but sometimes it may be an invitation to listen.

Maybe the prayer is not, “God, give me another sign,” but, “God, give me the wisdom to recognise what You are already showing me.”

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What if your purpose isn’t something you need to find somewhere out there, but something God has already begun placing within you?

Have you ever asked God, What am I supposed to do with my life?
Have you compared your gifts, abilities or calling with someone else’s and wondered why you don’t seem to have what they have?
Could it be that while you’re looking for something new, you’re overlooking what God has already put in your hands?

In this episode, we explore what Scripture says about purpose, creativity, individuality, connection and contribution.

What does it really mean to be created in the image of a Creator? Why does God give different people different gifts? What happens when we stop trying to become someone else and start paying attention to the abilities, interests and experiences He has already given us?

We also talk about why purpose was never meant to be pursued alone, why your part matters, and how God can bring different people, strengths and gifts together to create something none of us could build by ourselves.

And ultimately, where does the fruit come from? Is it simply about discovering your talent, working harder and becoming successful, or is there something deeper?

Maybe purpose isn’t a huge mystery hidden somewhere in your future.

Maybe the better question is:

God, what have You already placed in me, and what do You want me to do with it?

If you’ve been questioning your purpose, comparing yourself with others, or wondering whether you really have anything meaningful to offer, this conversation is for you.

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Why is it so difficult to live differently when you know what you believe?

Have you ever found yourself compromising a conviction simply because it was easier to fit in?

Maybe you know what you want to change. Maybe you feel God leading you in a different direction. But then comes the meal, the social occasion, the pressure from friends, the old habit or that little voice saying:

“Everyone does it.”
“Just have one.”
“Why are you being so strict?”
“You’re missing out.”

So why do we find it so difficult to say no?

And perhaps the bigger question is:

Who are you becoming while you’re trying to fit in?

In this episode of The Muddy Cross, Dee and Jodie explore what it really means to follow God when obedience sometimes makes you different.

Drawing from Romans 12:1–2, Matthew 7:13–14, Daniel 1:8–16, 1 Corinthians 10:23, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Galatians 1:10 and Galatians 6:7–9, we look at:

• Why transformation may require us to become comfortable with being different
• How we can compromise our convictions simply because we want to fit in
• What Daniel can teach us about deciding before the pressure comes
• Whether freedom always means saying yes
• How something can be permissible but still not be good for us
• How small choices can shape our habits, character and direction
• Who we’re really trying to please
• What could happen if we stopped negotiating with our convictions and started consistently living them

This isn’t about judging other people’s choices or believing we’re better than anyone else.

It’s about honestly asking:

Where am I changing my convictions because I want to fit in?

And:

Where is the road I’m currently walking actually taking me?

Dee and Jodie are beginning their own six-month transformation journey, exploring what might happen if they stop continually negotiating with the convictions they already know and start consistently living them.

Because standing out isn’t the goal.

Faithfulness is.

If you’re trying to grow in your faith, strengthen your relationship with God and make changes that actually last, join us for the journey.

The Muddy Cross — Grace in the Grit, Faith in the Climb.

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Are you exhausted... but can't work out why?

What if the weight you're carrying was never yours to carry in the first place?

So often we take on anxiety, responsibility, expectations, other people's problems, and even good opportunities, believing we're doing the right thing. But what if God is actually inviting us to lay some of those things down?

In this episode of The Muddy Cross, we explore what Scripture says about carrying the right burdens, discerning God's assignment for your life, and finding freedom in trusting Him instead of trying to carry everything yourself.

Together we look at the stories of Martha and Mary, Moses, and Jesus Himself, discovering that even Jesus only did what the Father asked of Him.

We'll explore:
• Why good opportunities aren't always God's assignment.
• The difference between compassion and taking responsibility for everyone.
• How to recognise invisible burdens like worry, guilt and comparison.
• Why God calls us to cast our burdens on Him, not carry them alone.
• How laying something down can actually be an act of obedience.

If this conversation encourages you, we'd love it if you subscribed, shared the podcast with someone who needs to hear it, or considered supporting The Muddy Cross. Your support helps us continue creating free, Bible-based conversations that point people to Jesus.

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What if the biggest thing holding you back... is trying to get ahead of God?

We all want answers. We all want progress. But what if God is doing His greatest work in the waiting?

In this episode of The Muddy Cross Podcast, we explore why we rush God's timing, what Scripture teaches about waiting well, and how God often prepares us long before He promotes us.

Featuring the stories of Abraham & Sarah, David, and Moses, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, trust the process, and take the next faithful step.

Scriptures:
📖 Proverbs 3:5–6
📖 Genesis 16
📖 1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel 5
📖 Exodus 3
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:11
📖 Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
📖 Proverbs 15:22

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Faith Isn't Easy

What if following Jesus doesn't make life easier?

In this episode of Faith Isn't Easy, we talk honestly about what it really means to trust God when life doesn't go to plan. From financial struggles and unanswered questions to taking one step of faith at a time, we share our own journey and the lessons God is teaching us along the way.

Looking at the lives of Moses, Joseph, David, Paul, and Jesus, we're reminded that hardship isn't a sign God has abandoned us—it's often where our faith grows the most.

If you're walking through a difficult season, feeling uncertain about your future, or wondering where God is in the middle of it all, we hope this conversation encourages you to keep trusting Him. You're not walking through the storm alone.

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You've listened to 10 weeks about following Jesus... but has anything actually changed?

It's easy to consume Christian content. It's much harder to slow down, reflect, and let it transform the way we live.

In this episode of The Muddy Cross Podcast, we're introducing our FREE companion study guide, created to help you move beyond simply listening and start living your faith every day.

Each chapter includes:
📖 Scripture to explore
🤔 Reflection questions
🙏 A simple prayer
👣 One practical next step

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Faith isn't about perfection. It's about direction.

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What if the season that feels most uncertain is the one God is using to prepare you?

When a chapter closes and you don't know what comes next, it's easy to feel stuck, forgotten, or unsure of your purpose. But throughout Scripture, some of God's greatest servants experienced long seasons of waiting before they stepped into what God had prepared for them.

In this episode, we explore the stories of Joseph, Moses, David, and Jesus, and what they teach us about trusting God when life doesn't make sense.

This conversation builds on last week's episode about value—where we explored what happens when we lose sight of our worth and rediscover that our value comes from God, not from what we do. This week, we ask the next question: What happens when you've accepted that truth, but you still don't know what comes next?

If you're navigating loss, change, disappointment, or uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that God hasn't forgotten you, He isn't finished with you, and your waiting season is not wasted.

📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:20, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 1:6

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