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Many of us live in the past or in the future, and we’re not present to anything. The devil loves to use this tactic to rob us, to get us listening to the wrong voice and pulling us away from the one thing we can do something about: the present moment.

We talked last week about some of those voices and who they’re coming from. Today, Victor and I follow this theme some more and talk about what happens when we listen to those voices and focus on the things we can’t change. We can’t change the past, and the future is unknown.

But to God, everything is present. He’s present. And with Him is where He wants you to be.

So be present with us for a little while, and then go and be present with your friends, your family, and with God.

“Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.” (Matthew 6:34)

“Who told you that?”

That question from God changed everything for me.

Over the last few months, I found myself exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, and spiritually dry while trying to “do more” for ministry, family, and everyone around me.

And in prayer, I heard the Lord ask:
“Who told you that?”

Who told you to carry everything?
Who told you your worth comes from productivity?
Who told you pressure and exhaustion were from Me?

This week’s episode is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show about burnout, discernment, listening to the Shepherd’s voice, and learning to walk WITH God instead of running ahead of Him.

If you’ve been tired, overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually numb lately… this episode is for you.

Boldness.

Not the kind that stays inside, but the kind that shows up in your life. Because once God does something in you, He wants to do something through you.

That’s where many of us stop.

We face our wounds. We start to change. We get back on track, and then we settle. But Christianity doesn’t end with transformation. That’s where it begins.

In this episode, John and Victor explore what it means to live your faith out loud, not for attention, but for mission:

• – Why people stop at personal growth instead of stepping into purpose.
• – What holy boldness looks like in everyday life.
• – The difference between being pushy and speaking truth in love.
• – Why fear and feeling unqualified hold us back.
• – How your story might be exactly what someone else needs.

God didn’t set you free so you could stay comfortable. He set you free so you could help set others free.

So where is He asking you to step out that you’ve been avoiding?

Avoiding what God is asking of you often looks subtle at first, but over time it shapes the entire direction of your life.

In this episode, John and Victor reflect on the quiet fears, distractions, and compromises that keep us from fully surrendering to God. If you have felt stuck, hesitant, or resistant to where God is leading you, this episode will push you to face it directly and take the next step forward with courage.

This week on Just a Guy in the Pew, Victor and I walk through Acts 3—the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate. For over 40 years, he sat in the same place… asking for coins.

But when Peter and John show up, they don’t give him what he’s asking for—they give him what he actually needs:

Healing.

And it raises a hard question for all of us: What are you asking people and things for… that only Jesus can actually give you?

A lot of us are doing the same thing—settling for things that manage the pain instead of bringing it to Christ to be healed.

Jesus didn’t come so you could survive. He came so you could be restored.

In this week’s episode:

~ Why we settle for things that manage our wounds instead of heal them
~ The “coins” we keep reaching for—approval, comfort, distractions
~ What it really means to “look up” when we’ve been stuck too long
~ How Jesus doesn’t just want to help you cope… He wants to transform you

And maybe the biggest question of all:

What are you asking people and things for… that only Jesus can actually give you?

It’s easy to treat Easter like the finish line. But what if it’s actually the starting point? In this episode, John challenges the temptation to return to old habits once Lent is over and instead calls listeners to something deeper.

If you’ve ever felt the slow drift back into old patterns after a spiritual high, this episode is a direct call to stay the course, make a decision, and follow Him with everything.