Episode Details

we dive into a direct and deeply reflective question Jesus asked a man who had been unwell for 38 years: “Do you want to get well?” This isn’t just about physical healing — it’s about soul healing too. Many of us know what needs to change in our spiritual lives, but instead of action, we offer excuses. Like the man at the pool, we may have valid challenges — but that doesn't mean we're powerless.

✨ Key Takeaways

✅ Excuses feel safe, but they keep us stuck
✅ Jesus meets us in our stuck places — but He invites us to move
✅ Spiritual growth isn’t passive — it takes intention, repetition, and surrender
✅ Time with God is never wasted — it's what fuels real transformation
✅ Intimacy with God requires space, silence, and a commitment to be present

🔁 Intersecting Faith and Life

• What excuses have you been making that are stunting your spiritual growth?

• Are there rhythms in your day you can repurpose for time with God (your commute, morning routine, evening wind-down)?

• Who can walk alongside you and help keep you spiritually accountable?

📚 Further Reading

• Proverbs 16:9

• James 4:8

• Matthew 6:33

• Psalm 46:10

• Romans 12:1–2

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  Do You Want to Be Well?

  “When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” John 5:6

  “You should go to the doctor.”

  I urged a friend to go to the doctor since he hadn't had any blood work or a wellness checkup. He needed to maintain his physical health, including having an annual checkup and blood work. When the blood work returned that he had some areas he needed to improve, he made excuses.

  He didn't have time to make a healthy dinner.

  His job didn't a