The Cost of Following Jesus

Taking up our cross and following Jesus sounds simple, but when everyday life presses in, it becomes far more challenging.

In this episode of Monday Moments, Travis sits down with Pastor James to unpack what Jesus truly means when He calls us to follow Him daily. As part of our Everyday Discipleship series, this conversation explores the heart of discipleship: repentance and faith, not as behavior modification, but as genuine transformation.

Together, we discuss:

• What repentance is and what it is not
• The difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow
• Why repentance must lead to real change
• How faith goes beyond belief and results in action
• The idols we often hold onto without realizing it
• Why following Jesus costs us less than we think, and gives us far more than we imagine

Pastor James reminds us that discipleship is not about trying harder, but about trusting deeper. When we surrender control, release false identities, and put our faith fully in Christ, the fruit of obedience begins to grow - not by our strength, but by His grace.

📖 Key Scriptures Referenced:

• Luke 9:23
• Romans 12:1–2
• Psalm 139:23–24
• James 2
• John 15

Whether you’re new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this episode invites you to ask an honest question: Do I really want to change - and am I willing to trust Jesus with everything? 

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