Episode Details

What if the thing you’ve been praying for requires the response you’ve been avoiding?

In this powerful message, we dive into John 5 and the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda—a man who had been stuck for 38 years, waiting for change but bound by excuses, disappointment, and patterns. When Jesus asks him a seemingly simple question—“Do you want to get well?”—everything shifts.

In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ question and challenges us to confront the areas where we may be choosing comfort over transformation. With biblical truth and personal insight, she reveals how healing often requires participation, obedience, and the courage to let go of the past.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, defined by your past, or limited by your circumstances—this message will stir your faith and call you forward.

✨ If you’ve ever asked questions like:

● Why do I feel stuck even though I want change?

● What’s actually holding me back from healing?

● How do I move past my past?

● Why does God ask me to do things that feel impossible?

● Am I unknowingly choosing comfort over breakthrough?

What you’ll learn:

→ How to identify and overcome the excuses keeping you stuck

→ Why willingness is key to experiencing true healing

→ What it practically looks like to “get up and walk” in faith

Want to grow deeper in a flourishing life with God?

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Christine Caine is a speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. They also founded Equip & Empower, a ministry that is mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Propel Women is an initiative of the ministry dedicated to coming alongside women around the globe to activate their God-given purpose. You can tune in to her weekly Equip and Empower Podcast to be encouraged by the hope of Jesus wherever you are. Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.

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