In this episode of the Level Up Podcast, Pastor Souzy and Pastor AJ Valdez tackle a challenging question: Have we made the gospel too easy to follow?For decades, much of the church has emphasized the peace, love, and joy Jesus offers—but have we unintentionally left out the cost of following Him? Together, Souzy and AJ discuss the tension between presenting the gospel as the free gift of salvation and the reality that it also requires full surrender.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Intro & Welcome Back
02:40 Have We Made the Gospel Too Easy?
07:10 Free Gift vs. Full Surrender
12:05 The Cost of Following Jesus
18:20 Evangelism & “Trying God”
24:15 The Role of Discipleship
30:05 Jesus’ Evangelism Strategy
36:40 Sharing the Whole Story
42:55 Counting the Cost
47:20 Final Takeaways & Challenge
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