Are you really prepared for God’s presence—or just hoping you’ll stumble into it? In this message, Pastor Joshua Brown unpacks how John the Baptist shows us the Church’s true calling: preparing the way for the Lord. Discover why shallow theology and spiritual shortcuts keep us from God’s glory, and how deep discipleship and community can make the crooked ways straight.

Why do we follow Jesus—and are we really following at all? In this episode, Pastor Joshua Brown unpacks Luke 22:1–13, exploring the contrast between Judas’ unprepared heart and the upper room that was ready for Christ. Learn what true discipleship looks like, how to make space for Jesus in your life, and why becoming like a child might be the key to experiencing God’s New Covenant. Stop chasing image—start discovering who you were made to be.

When it comes to following Jesus, are you giving Him what you won’t miss—or everything you’ve got? This message cuts through the noise of legalism and the trap of lawlessness, calling us back to a discipleship that costs something. Through the story of the poor widow, we’re confronted with a love that demands our whole life, not just our leftovers. If you’ve been settling for halfway whole, this might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.