Episode 6 — Gethsemane: The Crushing

In Episode 6 of Standing in the Gap: The War Room, Brandon and Mike open a four-part series by stepping into one of the most misunderstood and painful seasons of the stand: the crushing.

Drawing from the moment Jesus entered Gethsemane, this conversation reframes pressure, silence, and deep emotional weight not as punishment, but as preparation. When obedience feels costly and prayers seem unanswered, it’s easy to believe something has gone wrong. Episode 6 gently challenges that lie, revealing how God often does His most transformative work in hidden places—where surrender is tested and faith is refined.

This episode speaks directly to standers carrying exhaustion, grief, and uncertainty. Brandon and Mike unpack what it looks like to remain yielded when the outcome is unclear, when emotions are raw, and when holding covenant feels heavier than ever. Rather than offering quick fixes or surface encouragement, they anchor the conversation in Scripture and lived experience, reminding listeners that endurance is forged under pressure.

Just as oil is released through pressing, the crushing season strips away self-reliance and strengthens the spirit. What feels like breaking may actually be God forming deeper trust, humility, and intimacy with Him. Episode 6 invites you to see your suffering through a redemptive lens—and to hold on, knowing that the crushing is not the end of the story, but the beginning of something sacred.

This is Part 1 of the Gethsemane → Golgotha → The Tomb → The Resurrection series.