
Not Just Sunday: Christian Life, Following Jesus, & Daily Discipleship Feeling Stuck? 4 Hidden Reasons You’re Not Growing Spiritually
Oct 14, 2025
Feeling like your faith is stagnant? The hosts explore surprising reasons Christians get stuck, from fear and shame to unrealistic expectations of growth. They'll share biblical stories like Esau trading his birthright and Demas's worldliness, illustrating how short-term desires can lead to long-term struggles. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and offer practical exercises to identify personal temptations. Tune in for thoughtful insights and encouragement towards genuine spiritual growth!
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Intro
00:00 • 42sec
Story: Woman Stuck to a Toilet and Procrastination
00:42 • 3min
Personal Confessions About Being Stuck
03:30 • 44sec
Why We Get Paralyzed and Give Up
04:14 • 5min
Unrealistic Expectations of Spiritual Growth
09:30 • 3min
The Holy Spirit vs. Sinful Nature: Galatians 5
12:50 • 2min
Seeds Planted Before Conversion Affect Growth
14:56 • 3min
Case Studies: Why People Walk Away
17:29 • 29sec
Worldliness: Demas Loved the Present World
17:58 • 3min
Appetites and Short-Term Desires: Esau's Trade
21:10 • 5min
Unwillingness to Repent: Saul's Denial
26:01 • 4min
Greed and Betrayal: Judas' Motive
30:01 • 1min
Pride and Control: Diotrephes' Self-Exaltation
31:27 • 4min
Hardship Can Divide or Draw Closer
35:03 • 2min
Fear of Man and Approval: Leaders Who Hid Faith
37:05 • 2min
Environment Shapes Faith and Triggers
39:14 • 3min
Self-Examination: What Could Take You Out?
42:40 • 52sec
Four Idols: Money, Power, Pleasure, Honor
43:32 • 2min
Practical Exercise: Rank Your Temptations
45:30 • 5min
Prayer and Seeking God’s Insight into Weaknesses
50:05 • 1min
Outro
51:29 • 38sec



