{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Hillsong Australia Podcast","title":"S2E3: Will You Follow God Wherever He Leads, Even if it Costs You Something?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f4a06f30\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1909,"description":"What does it really look like to follow Jesus on the “narrow road”? In this honest and deeply practical conversation, Pastor Lucinda Dooley shares the wrestles, refinement, and surrender that come with choosing a road less traveled. Through Matthew 7:13–14, this episode explores how God uses uncertainty, opposition, and excavation seasons to form us into people who flourish with Him.✨ Key ThemesTrusting God in the unknownLiving outside your comfort zoneSpiritual opposition and fighting for faithConsecration and living set apartStaying planted in church communityAbundant life through surrender to Jesus📖 Scripture ReferencesMatthew 7:13–14 — The narrow and wide roadsJohn 14:6 — “I am the way”John 10:10 — Life abundantlyProverbs 4:23 — “Guard your heart”1 Timothy 6:12 — “Fight the good fight of faith”1 Peter 5:8 — The enemy like a roaring lionPsalm 1 — Planted by streams of waterDeuteronomy 30:19 — “Choose life”1 Timothy 4:12 — Be an example in life and purityNehemiah — Perseverance amidst opposition💬 Quotes“The unknown road requires complete trust and complete obedience.”“If you’re living outside your comfort zone, it will often be a wrestle.”“The deeper the work, the stronger the building.”“If you lose your life, you’re really going to find life.”🚶 Next StepsAsk God where He may be calling you into greater surrender or trust.Journal areas where fear, insecurity, or disappointment may be affecting your heart.Read Matthew 5–7 and reflect on Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount.🔗 Links / CTALearn more about Hillsong Australia: hillsong.com/AustraliaPodcast: Hillsong Australia Podcast (available on all major platforms)If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and start a conversation about what it means to follow Jesus on the narrow road.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eykYjGcTPC5Wa8qzCs8D1GWDCHTB_bfYIcjRFd9McpE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Njli/MDk1MTYwMGYxMGM3/MzRmMTc4ODE0Yjc0/Y2Q5MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}