In this episode, we dive into one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings: the cost of following Him. As Jesus predicts His suffering and death, Peter pushes back—and Jesus responds with a call that still confronts us today. What does it really mean to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Christ? Why does Jesus say that losing your life is the way to truly find it? Join us as we explore the tension between comfort and obedience, success and sacrifice, and what it means to choose Jesus even when the path is hard.

In Matthew 16:1–20, Jesus exposes spiritual blindness, warns His disciples about misplaced faith, and asks the defining question: Who do you say that I am? This episode unpacks Peter’s confession, the meaning behind the “yeast” of the Pharisees, and why recognizing Jesus for who He truly is changes everything.

In this episode, we journey through Matthew 14:34–15:39, where Jesus confronts empty traditions, reveals what truly defiles a person, and meets a persistent Gentile woman whose faith breaks barriers. As crowds gather with desperate needs, we see His compassion on full display—healing the hurting and miraculously feeding four thousand with just seven loaves.

Join us as we unpack these powerful moments, explore what Jesus teaches about the heart versus external rituals, and consider what it means for us to trust Him for both spiritual and physical provision.