Ep. 08 – The Most Painful Part of Following Jesus That Everyone Misunderstands

Have you ever lost everything and cried out to God, "Why?" What if the answer wasn't what you expected? What if the architect of your pain was the very One you were praying to? In this deeply personal and challenging message, I revisit a moment from 2012 when, after losing my family, finances, and ministry, I was left utterly broken. This video explores the difficult but essential Christian doctrine of "stripping"—the sovereign process where God removes our earthly comforts, relationships, and securities to draw us into a deeper, more authentic faith. Join me as we journey from the raw anguish of loss to the profound peace of surrender. Through personal stories, powerful testimonies from others who've walked this path, and a hard look at figures like Job, Abraham, and Joseph, we uncover how God's providence often works through what feels like our greatest defeats. Discover why the "dwindling brook" is not a sign of abandonment, but an invitation to find that He is more than enough. If you are walking through a season of loss or deconstruction, this message is for you. It's a raw, honest look at the cost of true discipleship and the incomprehensible love of a God who will do whatever it takes to have all of you.