Passion City Church DC Podcast Do You Want 2026 to Matter? | Philippians 3:1-9
Jan 6, 2026
Jacob Harkey prompts listeners to reflect on the meaning of life as the new year approaches. He discusses how milestones and comparisons shape our views of worth. A warning against deceptive spirituality highlights the dangers of performance-based religion. Emphasizing Christ's supremacy, he urges a personal relationship with Jesus over relying on achievements. Harkey concludes with a call to build a life grounded in Christ's grace, ensuring that 2026 truly matters.
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Returning Home Sparks Self-Reflection
- Jacob Harkey describes returning home over the holidays and finding shelves of CDs and relics that show who he used to be.
- This snapshot of past milestones sparks reflection about what truly matters in life.
Comparison And Checklists Mislead
- Comparison and checklists become default metrics people use to measure whether life matters.
- Jacob Harkey argues these metrics mislead and leave us asking, 'Is this life?'.
Beware Counterfeit Spirituality
- Paul warns the Philippians about a counterfeit spirituality that replaces intimacy with God with activity.
- Jacob Harkey highlights Paul's threefold warning: look out for dogs, evildoers, and those who mutilate the flesh.