The Enemy Doesn’t Attack First… He Deceives

What Hardens a Christian’s Heart?

In this episode of If I Had More Time, Pastor Jeff and George continue through Joshua 11 and unpack what it means to finish the fight of faith. They talk about hard hearts, spiritual drift, delayed obedience, hidden compromise, false beliefs, and why the Christian life requires endurance all the way to the end. From Joshua clearing the land to Hebrews warning believers not to harden their hearts, this conversation is a reminder that faithfulness is not just how you start — it’s how you finish. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone and subscribe for more weekly conversations from Rhythm Church.

Why People Slowly Drift From God

In this episode of If I Had More Time, Pastor Jeff and George continue through Joshua 11 and unpack one of the most sobering patterns in Scripture: the enemy often imitates what God does before he tries to destroy what God is building.From Joshua’s battle strategy to Solomon’s slow drift, this conversation explores counterfeit faith, delayed obedience, compromise, spiritual discipline, and why the small battles matter more than we think.Nobody walks away from God overnight. Drift usually starts small.If this episode encourages you, share it with someone and subscribe for more weekly conversations from Rhythm Church.

You Don’t Need Goosebumps To Follow God

Why do so many Christians chase emotional highs but struggle with consistency? In Episode 47 of If I Had More Time, Pastor Jeff and George Coletrain dive deep into Joshua 10, spiritual discipline, intimacy with God, hidden compromise, leadership, correction, discipleship, and why the “small battles” in life matter more than most people realize. This conversation covers: * Why spiritual maturity often feels repetitive * The danger of chasing emotional experiences * Why hidden compromise slowly spreads * How sin affects marriages, parenting, and leadership * The importance of correction and accountability * Why consistency matters more than hype * Spiritual intimacy vs emotional dependency * The danger of shortcut Christianity * Small disciplines that shape your future * Sowing and reaping in everyday life PLUS: The podcast is approaching ONE YEAR of weekly episodes. If this episode encouraged or challenged you, comment “REPEAT” below. Subscribe for weekly conversations every Tuesday. #ChristianPodcast #Joshua10 #SpiritualDiscipline #Faith #ChristianLeadership #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchLeadership #IfIHadMoreTime

The Church Forgot How To Win

Joshua 10 isn’t just about war — it’s about victory, leadership, spiritual warfare, and what happens when believers forget who they are. In Episode 45 of If I Had More Time, Pastor Jeff and George Coletrain unpack the deeper themes behind the five kings hiding in the cave, the danger of hidden sin, generational discipleship, and why so many Christians live with a defeated mindset. This conversation dives into: - What “winning” should look like for Christians - Why hidden struggles grow in darkness - “What isn’t healed gets handed down” - Teaching the next generation how to walk in victory - The danger of trying to look too much like culture - Boldness vs compromise - Parenting, discipleship, and spiritual leadership - Why the Church lost confidence in spiritual authority - Joshua 10, spiritual warfare, and the Antichrist parallels PLUS: Rhythm Worship Live Vol. 5 officially releases this week on the Rhythm Church Music channel. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone and drop “WINNING” in the comments. Subscribe for weekly episodes every Tuesday. #ChristianPodcast #Joshua10 #SpiritualWarfare #Faith #BibleStudy #ChurchLeadership #Discipleship #IfIHadMoreTime

The Enemy Doesn’t Attack First… He Deceives

What if the craziest part of Book of Joshua chapter 10… isn’t the sun standing still? In this episode of If I Had More Time, we dive into one of the most well-known moments in the Bible—when Joshua prays and the sun stops in the sky. But the deeper story might actually be about deception, fear, and how easily God’s people can be misled. We talk about: * The Gibeonite deception (and why it worked) * Why the enemy doesn’t start with attack… but with subtle compromise * The difference between fear of God vs. fear of man * How modern culture uses the same tactics we see in Scripture * Why so many Christians are struggling to hold a biblical worldview today This conversation goes beyond the miracle—and into the patterns that still affect us right now. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:21 Michael Jackson Rediscovered 02:17 Sun Stand Still Setup 03:09 Literal or Allegory 07:41 God Over Creation 10:08 Gibeonite Covenant Backstory 13:44 Deception and Hunger 18:00 Counterfeit Righteousness 20:49 Culture Wars and Labels 30:34 Manipulation and Coexist 33:47 Enemy And Deception 36:36 Gibeon Under Attack 39:22 Cost Of Convictions 41:41 Biblical Worldview Stats 48:21 Fear Of Man Trap 01:00:00 Belonging And Belief 01:03:58 Church For God 01:07:16 Next Week And Wrap