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He poured water on the altar on purpose. Not a little. Enough to make success impossible unless God showed up. That one choice turns Elijah’s Mount Carmel showdown (1 Kings 18) into a piercing question for our lives: do we actually trust the one true God, or do we keep a hidden escape route that protects our pride?

We sit down with Pastor David for our season one finale of 10 More Minutes and slow-walk the story behind the fire. We talk about Elijah’s “hidden place” before the big moment, when God tells him to depart and hide and then provides in a way Elijah can’t control. That quiet season becomes a blueprint for spiritual formation, prayer, and dependence on God when no one is watching. If you’ve ever felt sidelined or stuck, we explore how God can teach and shape you there.

From the soaked altar, we pivot into a common Christian cliché: “God helps those who help themselves.” Where does it come from, what’s true in it, and what does it get dangerously wrong? We dig into the balance between responsibility and reliance, then confront idolatry as it actually shows up in modern life: money, success, people-pleasing, relationships, and even a made-up version of God who exists to endorse our wants. We also highlight 2 Peter 1 and what we’re meant to “supplement” faith with so it becomes effective and fruitful.

If this conversation helps you, subscribe for season two, share it with a friend or your group, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one “backup plan” you need to put down so trust in God can be real?