Why Is Obeying God So Hard? | Real Talk on Faith, Trust & Surrender

Why Is Obeying God So Hard? | Real Talk on Faith, Trust & Surrender

What do you do when you know what God is asking you to do... but you're afraid to do it? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Asa Slaughter, and Priti Idrovo unpack Jesus' challenging words in Luke 6: "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I say?" Together, they explore the connection between faith, obedience, surrender, and trust, while sharing practical stories about relationships, forgiveness, discipleship, and learning to follow God even when it doesn't make sense. This honest conversation tackles questions many believers wrestle with: Why is obedience so difficult? How do you trust God when His plan feels uncomfortable? What happens when we want God's promises without God's process? Through humor, personal stories, and biblical truth, this episode reminds us that God's commands aren't meant to restrict us—they're meant to build a stronger foundation for our lives. Because at the end of the day, discipleship isn't just hearing what Jesus says. It's trusting Him enough to do it. Comment below: What's one area of your life where God is asking you to trust Him more?

Love Your Enemies?! Let’s Talk About What Jesus Really Meant

How do you love difficult people when they’ve hurt you, frustrated you, or simply get on your nerves? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Carlton McCarthy, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack one of Jesus’ hardest teachings in Luke 6: loving your enemies, navigating criticism, healthy accountability, judgment, forgiveness, and what true heart transformation really looks like. From difficult relationships and emotional reactions to the tension between correction and condemnation, this honest, practical, and often funny conversation explores what it means to follow Jesus beyond behavior modification and into real discipleship.    If you’ve ever struggled with loving difficult people, reacting in frustration, feeling judged, or wondering what Jesus actually meant by “turn the other cheek,” this conversation will challenge, encourage, and help you grow in your faith. Because at the end of the day, Jesus isn’t just trying to change our behavior—He’s after our hearts.

Why Following Jesus Feels So Hard Sometimes… | Luke 6 Conversation

What if everything we define as “blessed” is backwards? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Harry Valentine, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack Luke 6:20–26 and Jesus’ challenging teaching on the Beatitudes, the poor, suffering, rejection, wealth, comfort, and what it truly means to follow Christ. This conversation gets real as they wrestle through: * Why Jesus called the poor, hungry, and rejected “blessed” * The danger of chasing comfort, approval, and success * What the “divine reversal” means in the Kingdom of God * How suffering and hardship can refine your faith * Why dependence on God matters more than appearances * The tension between culture, wealth, and discipleship * What it looks like to live fully surrendered to Jesus If you’ve ever questioned: “Am I living for temporary comfort or eternal purpose?” …this episode is for you. This isn’t surface-level Christianity. It’s an honest, practical, and thought-provoking conversation about discipleship, identity, hardship, and learning how to trust God deeply in every season. Comment below: Which part of Jesus’ teaching challenged you the most?  Subscribe to Between Sermons for honest conversations that go beyond Sunday messages and help you apply biblical truth to everyday life. #ChristianPodcast #Beatitudes #Luke6 #FaithPodcast #BibleDiscussion #Discipleship #Jesus #ChristianYouTube #BetweenSermons

Religion Made It Complicated… Jesus Made It Simple | Luke 6 Explained

What does it actually mean to rest in God? In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 6 and have an honest conversation about the Sabbath, religious pressure, prayer, and what it really means to follow Jesus. From Jesus healing on the Sabbath to confronting the Pharisees’ man-made rules, this conversation challenges the difference between religion and relationship. We also dive into: * Why Jesus called Himself “Lord of the Sabbath” * The danger of religious control and performance * How modern Christians can unintentionally add rules God never created * What true spiritual rest actually looks like * Why Jesus prayed all night before choosing the disciples * How prayer aligns us with God’s will—not just our comfort This episode is real, practical, funny, deep, and full of moments that will make you rethink how you approach faith, rest, leadership, and discipleship. If you’ve ever felt spiritually exhausted, overwhelmed by expectations, or confused about what God actually requires from you… this conversation is for you. Drop a comment: What does “resting in God” look like in your life right now? #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Luke6 #FaithConversation #Sabbath #BetweenSermons #Discipleship

Why It’s So Hard to Let Go of Your Old Life (Even When You Love God)

What if following Jesus isn’t about improving your life… but completely replacing it? In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 5 and have an honest, real conversation about what it truly means to follow Jesus. From Levi leaving everything behind to the powerful parables of new wine and new wineskins, this episode challenges the idea that we can hold on to our old life while stepping into something new. But we don’t stop at theology—we get practical. We talk about why it’s so hard to let go of old habits, how to recognize the areas God is calling you to surrender, and the difference between discipline, discipleship, and deliverance. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you’re trying to grow but keep falling back into the same patterns… this conversation is for you. #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #Luke5 #SpiritualGrowth #Deliverance #BetweenSermons