{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Salty Pastor","title":"Jesus Doesn’t Fit Your Expectations","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ddfe9e88\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2745,"description":"What happens when the real Jesus doesn’t align with what you want? In Part 2 of The Authentic Jesus series, Pastor Doug takes a deeper look at the tension between the Jesus we prefer and the Jesus revealed in Scripture.\nThe authentic Jesus challenges, corrects, and calls us to surrender—not control. He isn’t shaped by culture, comfort, or personal opinion. Instead, He calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him fully.\nThis sermon will push you to examine whether you’re truly following Jesus as He is—or a version of Him that feels easier to accept.\nSupport the mission of the Salty Pastor ministry!\nVisit our donations page at https://pushpay.com/g/thesaltypastor\nto help us continue sharing truth with a world in need.\nDiscussion Questions:\nIn what ways do people tend to reshape Jesus to fit their own preferences?\nWhy is it difficult to follow Jesus when He challenges our desires or expectations?\nWhat does true surrender to Christ look like in everyday life?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KtmwLrrvo3_7vR2ufzDuSaLppKY_ofGpd-FivpXn_Kg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MjYz/ZmExY2M3ZDRkNGFi/NThlNDBjNzBlNGI5/MDJjYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}