In this episode, Dan and Andy discuss the command from Jesus to rejoice, specifically when persecuted or when going through challenging seasons They focus on Matthew 5:12 and James 1:2 Check out the PDF for this weeks <a href= "https://truerootsidentity.gumroad.com/l/bwqna">episode here</a>

In this episode, Dan and Andy discuss the command from Jesus to rejoice, specifically when persecuted or when going through challenging seasons They focus on Matthew 5:12 and James 1:2 Check out the PDF for this weeks episode here

In this episode, Dan and Andy discuss the command from Jesus to rejoice, specifically when persecuted or when going through challenging seasons They focus on Matthew 5:12 and James 1:2 Check out the PDF for this weeks <a href="https://truerootsidentity.gumroad.com/l/bwqna" rel="noopener noreferrer">episode here</a>

Yearlong Discipleship, Episode 5: Rejoice

What does it really mean to be a Christian man? Is it about working harder, checking all the boxes, and keeping it all together? Or is it something deeper—something that requires surrender and obedience to Jesus?

Welcome to the True Roots Podcast. This isn't about quick fixes or surface-level faith. It's about stepping into the fight for your soul, your family, and your purpose—and discovering that the way we fight isn't through striving, but through surrendering everything to Christ. Everything.

I'm Andy Harris. A few years ago, my life fell apart. I was divorced, 351 pounds, drowning in shame, and numbing myself with food, porn, and alcohol. I thought I was too far gone. But Jesus met me in my brokenness and showed me that true freedom comes when you stop trying to control everything and fully surrender to Him.

And I'm joined by my co-host, Dan Cox, a husband, father of five, and business owner who's story is different than mine, but has led him to the same place of surrender and obedience to Christ. He has a passion to stop seeing men withdraw and choose intentionally to be vulnerable and walk the path Christ intended.

This podcast is for Christian men who are ready to stop placing Christ in a box and start walking in full obedience through surrender. Each week, we'll have open, honest conversations about what it looks like to deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow Jesus in every area of life—your marriage, your parenting, your work, and your identity.

If you're tired of just trying harder and are ready to fight for true freedom through surrender and obedience, this is the place for you.

New episodes every week. Let's step into the fight and walk in the freedom God designed for us—together.

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What does it really mean to be a Christian man? Is it about working harder, checking all the boxes, and keeping it all together? Or is it something deeper—something that requires surrender and obedience to Jesus? Welcome to the True Roots Podcast. This isn't about quick fixes or surface-level faith. It's about stepping into the fight for your soul, your family, and your purpose—and discovering that the way we fight isn't through striving, but through surrendering everything to Christ. Everything. I'm Andy Harris. A few years ago, my life fell apart. I was divorced, 351 pounds, drowning in shame, and numbing myself with food, porn, and alcohol. I thought I was too far gone. But Jesus met me in my brokenness and showed me that true freedom comes when you stop trying to control everything and fully surrender to Him. And I'm joined by my co-host, Dan Cox, a husband, father of five, and business owner who's story is different than mine, but has led him to the same place of surrender and obedience to Christ. He has a passion to stop seeing men withdraw and choose intentionally to be vulnerable and walk the path Christ intended. This podcast is for Christian men who are ready to stop placing Christ in a box and start walking in full obedience through surrender. Each week, we'll have open, honest conversations about what it looks like to deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow Jesus in every area of life—your marriage, your parenting, your work, and your identity. If you're tired of just trying harder and are ready to fight for true freedom through surrender and obedience, this is the place for you. New episodes every week. Let's step into the fight and walk in the freedom God designed for us—together.

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