Episode 5: Kingdom Invitation
What this episode is about
Most of us don’t simply reject Jesus. We just try to fit him into a life we’ve already constructed.
In Matthew 4, before the Sermon on the Mount begins, Jesus makes an announcement that disrupts everything: “The kingdom of heaven has come near.”
That isn’t religious language. It’s a reordering of reality.
In this episode, we explore what it means to repent—not as shame, but as reorientation. To turn around. To let the light hit parts of our lives we’ve been managing ourselves.
Because following Jesus isn’t about adding him to your plans. It’s about laying down your nets.
This conversation is for anyone who:
Feels like they believe in Jesus but still lives on instinct
Knows something in their life feels misaligned
Is tired of trying to control outcomes
Feels divided between what they profess and how they actually operate
Longs for real change, not just better coping
Jesus’ kingdom isn’t self-help. It’s not behavior modification. It’s an invitation to let his rule reshape your instincts, redefine your identity, and reorder your priorities.
And as upside down as that feels, it’s our only hope for real restoration.
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