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What if your strongest defenses are the very things that make you most vulnerable? We dive into Job 15’s searing picture of a rebel charging God with an exposed neck and a shield made of pride, and we trace how intellect, influence, and prosperity can harden a heart while giving the illusion of safety. This isn’t about winning debates; it’s about lordship. The real issue beneath disbelief is control, and that craving shows up in parenting, culture, and our inner lives far more than we admit.

We tackle hard truths about judgment and the nature of a hardened heart through the lens of the rich man and Lazarus. Suffering alone doesn’t sanctify; without grace, a proud soul stays proud. That sobers us, but it also drives us to the right place—humility, worship, and deeper dependence on Christ, who saves to the uttermost. Along the way, we push back on the modern habit of treating the gospel as entertainment. Skits and viral clips can’t do the work that clear, loving proclamation does: turn from sin and trust the Savior whose righteousness covers every repentant sinner.

You’ll also hear honest stories about bringing hidden struggles into the light and choosing small acts of obedience that ripple farther than expected. We explore how abundance can numb discernment, why “fatness” in Scripture often signals excess and danger, and how practicing reverence in the home prepares souls to meet a holy God. If you’ve felt the pull of self-reliance—or the ache of seeing it in others—this conversation offers clarity, courage, and a path back to the simple, life-giving rhythm of repentance and faith.

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