Obedience, Faith and Discernment

A New Thing Episode 4 The Jacob In Us Series

The Jacob In Us – Episode 4: Wrestling With God, Becoming Someone New In Episode 4 of The Jacob In Us series, we explore one of the most powerful moments in Jacob's life—his encounter with God at Peniel. In Genesis 32:24-30, Jacob wrestled through the night and refused to let go until he received a blessing. It was in that struggle that God changed his name, his identity, and the course of his life. Many of us find ourselves wrestling with God during seasons of transition, uncertainty, correction, and growth. We want God to bless our plans, while God is trying to transform us into who He created us to be. Sometimes the greatest blessing isn't a change in our circumstances—it's a change in us. Through Isaiah 43:19, we discuss how God creates new paths and new beginnings, even when we cannot see them. Through Psalm 51:10, we examine David's prayer for a clean heart and a renewed spirit, reminding us that true transformation starts from within. If you've been struggling with your past identity, old habits, fear, or the process of becoming who God called you to be, this episode is for you. Scriptures Referenced: * Genesis 32:24-30 * Isaiah 43:19 * Psalm 51:10

Being Still Episode # the Jacob In Us Series

Scriptures Psalms 46:10 Matthew 6:25-34 Isaiah 30:15 Being still does not mean doing nothing. That being said as we jump into this episode we discuss how it can be difficult for men to fully submit to God because we're taught to always have the answer since birth and full submission to Gods will renders that mindset irrelevant. Jesus speaks on how the birds are taken care of and how the grass is taken care of and how we will always be taken care of as long as we seek God and the kingdom of righteousness first. Jacob found stillness is his wrestle with God's angel because he got to a point to where nothing else mattered but the blessing he wanted from the angel. We need that type of focus. Remember Isaiah 30:15 In quietness and in confidence will you find your strength. Stay blessed

The Masks We Wear Episode 2 The Jacob In Us Series

In Episode 2 of The Jacob In Us series, we dive into the masks people wear to hide pain, insecurity, pride, fear, rejection, and brokenness. Just like Jacob struggled with identity before fully surrendering to God, many of us create versions of ourselves to survive, impress others, or protect wounds we never healed from. This episode challenges the difference between who we present to people and who we truly are before God. Society may celebrate appearance and image, but God searches the heart. Hiding behind a mask may gain approval from people, but healing begins when we become honest with God and ourselves. Using 1 Samuel 16:7, Luke 16:15, and Proverbs 28:13, we discuss how confession, vulnerability, and truth are necessary for transformation. The mask may protect your image, but it can also block your growth, relationships, purpose, and intimacy with God. This episode is for anyone tired of pretending to be strong, perfect, unbothered, or spiritually mature while silently struggling inside. God cannot fully heal the version of you that you keep hiding. Key Scriptures: * 1 Samuel 16:7 * Luke 16:15 * Proverbs 28:13 Topics Covered: * Identity and self-image * Hiding pain behind performance * Spiritual masks and pride * Why vulnerability matters * God seeing beyond appearances * Confession, healing, and transformation * The danger of living for validation

The Self Made Man. The Jacob In Us Series Episode 1

In Part 1 of The Jacob In Us series, we confront the mindset of the “self-made man” and how pride, image, control, and worldly expectations can quietly pull men away from full surrender to God. Using Proverbs 3:5-6 as the foundation, this episode explores Jacob before his encounter with God — a man driven by survival, strategy, and self-reliance — and how many men today still wrestle with the pressure to always appear strong, emotionally controlled, successful, and unshakable. Throughout scripture, God repeatedly called flawed and prideful men into transformation. From Nebuchadnezzar’s arrogance, to Saul becoming Paul, to the disciples leaving behind their identities to follow Jesus, the Bible shows that God does not call perfected men — He calls willing men. This episode also challenges modern ideas of masculinity. Many men are taught to suppress emotion, avoid vulnerability, and carry every burden alone. Yet David, a warrior and king, openly wept, worshipped, repented, and poured out his emotions before God in Psalms — and was still called a man after God’s own heart. Are we leaning on God’s understanding, or our own definition of what a man should be? Can a man truly submit to God while protecting an image that God never asked him to maintain? This conversation is for men wrestling with identity, pride, emotional walls, control, faith, and surrender. Jacob’s story is not just biblical history — it reflects the internal struggle many men face today between self-reliance and dependence on God. Scripture References: * Proverbs 3:5-6 * Genesis 32 * Psalm selections from David’s writings * Acts 9

The Jacob In Us Series Prelude

In this raw and transparent prelude to the The Jacob In Us series, we open the door to a conversation many men avoid — hidden struggles, addiction, shame, and the battle between who we are and who God is calling us to become. Using the story of The Holy Bible’s Jacob as the foundation, this episode explores the reality that transformation often begins with confession. I openly discuss my personal struggle with smoking and drinking, how those habits began affecting my physical health through early stages of gout, and the reality that even socially accepted habits like cigars and alcohol can slowly damage the body — especially the legs, joints, and overall health. But this episode is bigger than addiction. It is about honesty. Too many men believe they must appear strong, perfect, and emotionally untouchable while secretly fighting battles that are draining them spiritually, mentally, and physically. This episode creates a safe place for men to admit they are still wrestling with parts of themselves without believing they are disqualified from growth, leadership, or God’s purpose. Jacob wrestled before he transformed. Many of us are doing the same. This prelude sets the tone for the 5-part The Jacob In Us series — a journey into identity, struggle, surrender, and transformation.