Flatirons Community Church Audio Podcast What Happens When You Actually Go Out on a Limb | Week 4
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Sep 15, 2025 Ben Foote, a teaching pastor at Flatirons Community Church, shares a heartfelt message about drifting in faith as he approaches 40. He discusses the struggle of appearing successful while feeling unfulfilled. Through the story of Zacchaeus, Ben challenges listeners to embrace vulnerability and take bold steps towards healing relationships. He contrasts grace with shame and emphasizes the importance of sacrificial love in restoring what's broken. This isn't just about giving up habits; it's about meaningful actions that deepen connections and trust in Jesus.
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Turning 40 Sparked Commitment
- Ben turned 40 and felt introspective, admitting he needed the 35-day challenge despite resistance.
- Personal events and his wife's 80-day plan pushed him to finally commit and join the challenge.
Desperate Wealth Masks Relational Failure
- Zacchaeus is wealthy, despised, and desperate, showing how success can hide deep relational ruin.
- His climb into a sycamore tree signals genuine humility and a willingness to risk humiliation to encounter Jesus.
Dinner Invitation Provokes Radical Pledge
- Jesus calls Zacchaeus down and announces he will stay at his house, shocking the crowd.
- In response, Zacchaeus publicly pledges to give half his possessions to the poor and repay anyone he cheated fourfold.