June 17, 2026

June 19th, 2026

Most of us spend our lives trying not to sink. Psalm 69 gives words to that feeling—the exhaustion, the pressure, the sense that the waters keep rising. But the Gospel says your hope isn't found in how well you stay afloat. Jesus entered the deepest waters for you and emerged victorious. You're not saved by your grip on Him, but by His grip on you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justusauthoring.substack.com [https://justusauthoring.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

June 18th, 2026

Most of us secretly wonder if we matter. Hebrews 2 admits that the world doesn't look the way it should—and neither do we. But then comes one of the most comforting lines in Scripture: "We do see Jesus." When you can't see progress, purpose, or glory in yourself, look to the One who carried your sin and now wears the crown. Your security rests there, not in your performance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justusauthoring.substack.com [https://justusauthoring.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

June 17, 2026

We spend our lives trying to convince ourselves we're strong enough. Luke 6 says something different. The people who came to Jesus brought nothing but their need—and He welcomed them. Grace begins where self-sufficiency ends. The Gospel isn't for people who have it together; it's for people who finally realize they don't. That's where Christ meets us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justusauthoring.substack.com [https://justusauthoring.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

June 16, 2026

Most of us worry we'll miss God. Make the wrong decision. Take the wrong path. But 1 Samuel 3 tells a different story. Samuel didn't recognize God's voice, yet God kept calling. The hope of the Gospel isn't that you're good at finding God—it's that He is relentless in finding you. Grace begins with His pursuit, not your performance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justusauthoring.substack.com [https://justusauthoring.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

June 15, 2026

Most of us aren't afraid of one bad day. We're afraid the pressure will eventually break us. That's exactly why 1 Thessalonians 3 matters. Paul knew suffering could shake people, but the answer wasn't "try harder." The strength of your future isn't found in your grip on God—it's found in His grip on you. Trouble may test you, but it cannot undo what Christ has already finished. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justusauthoring.substack.com [https://justusauthoring.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]