Episode 48 - Laying Aside Every Weight with Dave Temple

Conversations with Pastors · Mar 13, 2026 · 29m

What invisible burdens are we carrying that prevent us from running our spiritual race with full abandon? Dave Temple opens to Hebrews 12:1 and challenges us to examine not just the obvious sins we need to confess, but the subtle weights that slow our pursuit of Christ. Drawing from the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, we discover that Abraham had to release his need for predictability and control, while Moses surrendered the allure of comfort and luxury. These weren't sinful desires in themselves, but they became encumbrances when elevated above faithfulness to God's calling. The distinction…