Halfway to Sunday

Cheap Faith is Heavy w/ Phill Tague | Ep 81

Episode Summary

Today we’re talking about the gap between knowing about Jesus and actually following Him. My guest, Pastor Phil Tague, shares a vulnerable story of resisting his call, learning lordship, and how intimacy with Christ means being fully known - and still chosen. We’ll talk surrender, the cost of discipleship, and why “cheap faith” leaves us anxious and heavy. A clear, hopeful path to re-center your life on Jesus and take the next faithful yes.

Episode Notes

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Show Notes

Why does “doing all the Christian things” still feel empty? Pastor Phil Tague (Ransom Church, author of Jesus Be The Centerfold) unpacks a candid journey from resisting God’s call to embracing Jesus’ lordship, moving from accessory-level faith to Christ at the center. Phil shares the conflict of wanting the benefits of a relationship with God without the cost and offers practical ways to pursue intimacy with Jesus: Scripture, prayer, honest journaling, and letting the Word shape us (not the other way around). We discuss identity (citizens of the Kingdom first), daily obedience as success, and the real cost of discipleship…and yet how surrender actually lightens the load. If you’ve felt stuck in “cheap faith,” this conversation invites you to let go of the bucket, trust Jesus with every room of your heart, and discover freedom in being fully known and fully chosen.

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SHOW NOTES

Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - new creation in Christ (lordship/surrender theme).
Joshua 24:15 - “Choose this day…” (no fence-sitting).
Luke 9:23 - deny self, take up your cross daily.
Romans 12:1 - living sacrifice, true worship.
John 3:16 - God’s love and the gospel center.
Matthew 11:28–30 - “My yoke is easy… my burden is light.”
Great Commandment - love God, love neighbor (Mark 12:30–31 / Matt 22:37–39)