{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dad Tired","title":"More Than You Bargained For: Following Jesus When It Gets Hard| 345","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1814,"description":"In this episode, Jerrad shares what happened when he said yes to something that seemed simple and ended up with more than he expected. He reflects on a small coaching job that turned into a heavy load and how that experience mirrors the call to follow Jesus. Over time, what starts with excitement often turns into something harder and holier. Jerrad walks through the life of Peter and how Jesus kept asking one question, even when things got tough.\nTune in to hear why following Jesus means saying yes again especially when it's not easy.\nWhat You’ll Hear:\nThe surprising cost of small commitments\nWhy Jesus kept asking Peter, “Are you still in?”\nHow tiredness can impact your faith and decisions\nThe link between physical exhaustion and spiritual drift\nWhy God doesn’t just want your belief, but your whole life\nWhat sanctification really means in everyday life\nHow to protect your mind and heart when you’re worn out\nThe difference between being saved and being surrendered\nEpisode Resources:\nClassical Conversations – https://classicalconversations.com/dadtired\nJohn 6 and John 21 referenced in the teaching\nDad Tired Q&A Mixtape \nInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com\nRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dYTexbkvAH7EjY4sdrnUJpRzc4P9Vasgn9FyCcMZZxc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjIx/YTIwZTkyNmQzYjVk/NmFkNWJhNjRmYjdl/M2VlZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}