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This week on Made for Mondays, Joe is joined by Heather, Doug, and Chelle as they continue unpacking Week 5 of Losing Myself. Looking at Exodus 17, they explore what happens when fear, criticism, and crowd pressure begin to shape our decisions—and how Moses learned to lead by seeking God's approval instead of the approval of people.

Along the way, the team talks about herd mentality, handling criticism, why fear can distort trust, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when the crowd is pulling in a different direction. They also discuss one of the message's biggest takeaways: "I lead by seeking the approval of One."

Plus, a conversation about the Bible Reading Challenge, a few stories from large crowds they've experienced, and practical ways to trust God instead of reacting to the loudest voices around us.

Whether you're navigating criticism, leadership, people-pleasing, or simply trying to follow Jesus more faithfully, this episode offers encouragement and practical next steps for the journey.

This week's key thought: I lead by seeking the approval of One.

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Host: Heather
Guests: Doug, Joe, Chelle

WEEKEND CHITCHAT

Quick catch-up: What did y’all get into this weekend?

BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

What stood out to you from this week's reading?

• Wrapped up 1 Chronicles
• Began 2 Chronicles
• Continued through the Gospel of John

Doug, this week you continued Losing Myself by walking through Moses' first painful encounter with Pharaoh in Exodus 5 and 6. Moses obeys God, Pharaoh makes things worse, and the people suffer, raising a question many of us have asked: What do we do when faithfulness seems to fail? The invitation was to stop naming our failures, bring our frustrations honestly to God, and keep trusting the God who has a name, hears our groans, and keeps His promises.

Q1: Harder Than Expected

Let's start light.

What's something you've tried to get better at that ended up being way harder than you expected?

Q2: The Need to Prove Ourselves

Doug, you talked about losing yourself as letting go of proving yourself and learning to trust Jesus instead.

What do you think people are most often trying to prove—and why?

Q3: When Obedience Doesn't Change the Situation

Pharaoh asks, "Who is the Lord?" and later God responds by revealing His name, His nearness, and His promises.

How does that help us understand what God is doing when obedience hasn't changed the situation yet?

Follow-up:
Where do you see people today needing God to reveal not just an answer, but Himself?

Q4: Formation Before Results

You referenced Dallas Willard's idea that we often want the right outcomes without embracing the kind of life that forms them.

Why does spiritual growth often expose our untrained habits before it produces visible change?

Follow-up:
What's one ordinary practice that helps bridge that gap without turning faith into self-improvement?

Q5: When Becoming Feels Like Failure

The big idea was:

"Losing yourself may feel like failure before it feels like becoming."

Doug, you illustrated that through Ransom's karate belt test.

How does that idea hit you personally, especially in seasons when obedience, repentance, or growth seems to make life messier instead of better?

Follow-up:
How can we help people stay in the process instead of labeling themselves as failures?

Q6: Becoming Someone New

Doug, you invited us to fill in the blank:

"Jesus is helping me become ______."

What's the wisdom in naming what Jesus is forming in us instead of only focusing on what we're doing wrong?

Follow-up:
What might one small step toward that becoming look like this week—even if the first board doesn't break?

JOIN US SUNDAY!

That's all the time we have for today!

We're excited about this coming Sunday as we continue our Losing Myself series.

Be sure to share this episode, and maybe invite someone you've been thinking about bringing with you. We'll be here at 9 and 10:45, and we'd love to connect with you and your guests. If you can't join us in person, catch us on YouTube at 1PM.

Until then, don't forget—we're here for good.

Go BE LOVE!

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Host: Heather
Guests: Jamey, Chelle, Pastor Lauren

WEEKEND CHITCHAT

Quick catch-up: What did y’all get into this weekend?

BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

What stood out to you from this week’s reading?

WHAT THE WHAT????

Listener questions if submitted.

Jamey, this week you continued our Losing Myself series by talking about how constant noise, scrolling, and distraction can slowly disconnect us from God and even ourselves. Through Moses in Exodus 3, we saw that hidden seasons aren’t wasted — and that God often speaks when we finally slow down enough to notice. The invitation was simple, but challenging: Go Silent to Hear God.

Q1 — Loudest Place Ever

Before we get deep…what’s the loudest environment you’ve ever been in? Did you love it or immediately want to escape?

Q2 — The Anxious Generation

You talked about the tension families feel around devices, social media, and screen time, and referenced The Anxious Generation and The Tech-Wise Family.

Can y’all recap some of those ideas and share how you see technology shaping kids, students, and adults right now?

Follow-up:
How does our Next Gen ministry partner with parents in this?

Q3 — When Connectedness Becomes Too Much

Jamey, you talked about how constant information and stimulation can actually short-circuit what God wants to do in us.

Where have you personally seen anxiety, comparison, or FOMO increase when your attention became too consumed by the noise of the world?

Q4 — The Holy Work of Noticing

Moses wasn’t looking for a spiritual moment — he was just tending sheep when he noticed the burning bush and turned aside.

What does it teach us that God spoke after Moses stopped and paid attention?

Follow-up:
Where might we be moving too fast to notice God right now?

Q5 — Noise That Hides God

You said, “The noise keeps God hidden.”

How do we discern the difference between healthy engagement and the kind of noise that dulls our ability to hear God?

Follow-up:
What are some signs we’re becoming spiritually distracted?

Q6 — Go Silent to Hear God

The big idea this week was: Go Silent to Hear God.

Why does silence feel so uncomfortable for many of us?

Follow-up:
What might change in our church and homes if we treated silence as an act of trust instead of emptiness?

Q7 — Starting Small

For someone who wants to practice silence with God but feels awkward or intimidated by it, what’s one simple place to start this week?

Follow-up:
What do we do when God brings a Scripture, person, or quiet nudge to mind?

That’s all the time we have for today! Be sure to share this episode and invite someone to join you this Sunday as we continue our Losing Myself series at 9 and 10:45. If you can’t make it in person, join us on YouTube at 1PM.

Until then, don’t forget — we’re here for good. Go BE LOVE!

Stay Connected
Website: https://believerschurch.org/

Bible Reading Plan: https://believerschurch.org/bible-reading-plan/

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