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What did Jesus really mean when He said, “deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Me”?

In this powerful Milk to Meat episode, we dive deep into Luke 9:23–25 to uncover the meaning, context, and true weight of discipleship.

We unpack Jesus’ call to:

• Deny yourself — rejecting self-rule, ego, comfort, and the old life

• Take up your cross daily — a lifestyle of surrender, obedience, and dying to self-will

• Follow Him — aligning your life with Jesus, His mission, and His ways

You’ll learn how:

– Clinging to your own plans leads to spiritual loss

– Surrendering your life to Jesus leads to true life

– No amount of worldly success can save your soul

– The cross isn’t a moment—it’s a daily posture

– Discipleship is costly, but deeply freeing

This episode brings clarity, challenge, and encouragement for anyone serious about spiritual growth and walking as a true disciple of Jesus.

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Discover the true, biblical meaning of repentance—not as a quick apology, but as a lifelong journey of returning to God. In this Milk to Meat episode, we explore the Hebrew concept of Tishuvah, a joyful and continuous pursuit of coming back to the Father again and again.

Through the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–24), we see how repentance requires a turning point, a long walk home, and a heart willing to leave the old life behind. True repentance is not just regret, not a quick fix, and not merely saying “I’m sorry”—it’s a decisive return to God that leads to restoration.

We also discuss why repentance is essential in our relationship with Jesus, especially at salvation, and Travis shares his powerful testimony of living as a prodigal and finding his way back to the Father’s embrace.

If you want a deeper, richer understanding of repentance and spiritual transformation, this episode will guide you from surface-level remorse to true biblical return.

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What does the Bible really mean when it calls us to repent? In this Milk to Meat episode, we explore the Hebrew word Tishuvah—a transformational process of returning to God through remorse, confession, changed behavior, and making things right.

We examine how repentance worked within Jewish culture, why restitution was essential, and how the New Testament continues this principle through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19. Learn why tax collectors were despised, why Jesus eating with Zacchaeus shocked the crowd, and how genuine repentance opens the door to fellowship and restoration with God.

If you want a deeper, culturally grounded understanding of repentance, this episode will take you from surface-level apology to true biblical transformation.

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What’s the difference between belief and faith? In this Milk to Meat episode, Travis and Rob unpack how real faith goes beyond intellectual belief and requires trust, obedience, and action. Using stories like Peter walking on water and everyday examples, they challenge listeners to move from simply believing in God to actively trusting Him in real life.

Scriptures: James, Matthew 14, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:6

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What is real faith? In this Milk to Meat episode, Travis and Rob explore faith as “the assurance of things hoped for” and how true faith requires action, obedience, and trusting God beyond what we can see. Using Noah, Abraham, and the resurrection of Jesus, they show what living faith really looks like.

Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1–10, Genesis, Philippians 1:6

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What does it truly mean to be restored? In this powerful exploration of redemption and restoration, we discover that Jesus didn't just die to save us—He died to restore what sin had broken. From the moment sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, our intimate relationship with God was shattered. But through Christ's willing sacrifice, something miraculous happened: the door to the Father was reopened. John 14:6 reminds us that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and through Him alone we can access that restored relationship. What makes this even more profound is understanding that Jesus wasn't murdered—He willingly laid down His life, fulfilling the Messianic prophecy perfectly. This distinction matters deeply, as it establishes His authority and validates His role as our true Messiah. The restoration we receive isn't just a ticket to heaven; it's an invitation back into the family of God, where we can walk with Him just as Adam and Eve once did in the garden. This week, we're challenged to reflect on our own salvation stories and recognize that our restoration isn't meant to be kept private—it's meant to be shared, bringing others into the knowledge of this life-changing relationship with Christ.

Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8–9, John 14:6, James 2:14–26

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In this powerful episode, we trace the sweeping story of Scripture—from humanity’s fall in the Garden of Eden to God’s unfolding plan to redeem and restore us through Jesus Christ. The moment sin entered the world, everything changed. Yet God’s love for humanity never did. Instead of abandoning us, He began a rescue mission that would span generations and reveal the depth of His patience, justice, and compassion.

We explore why the Fall wasn’t just Adam and Eve’s mistake but a reflection of the sin nature we all share. God removed humanity from Eden not out of anger, but out of love—to keep us from being trapped forever in a broken, sinful state. Through the Law given at Mount Sinai and the sacrificial system that followed, God showed us both His holiness and our inability to save ourselves. Our failures reveal a simple truth: we need a Savior.

That Savior is Jesus—God’s perfect and ultimate sacrifice. He lived the life we couldn’t, fulfilled the Law, and opened the only way back to the Father (John 14:6). Salvation, then, isn’t the finish line but the starting point of a lifelong journey of discipleship.

Using biblical narratives and personal illustrations—including a father holding his son through painful but necessary medical treatment—we’re reminded that God often allows temporary pain for our ultimate protection and redemption.

Join us as we walk through the grand story of God’s love for humanity: a story that begins in a garden, runs through a cross, and leads us toward restoration.

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In this powerful episode of Milk to Meat, we unpack one of the most pivotal moments in Scripture—the Fall of Man in Genesis 3. What happened in the Garden wasn’t just a mistake; it was a catastrophic shift that altered humanity’s relationship with God forever. We explore how Satan, appearing as a serpent, used the same tactic he still uses today—not denying God’s existence, but planting seeds of doubt about His Word: “Did God really say…?”

We dive deep into the roles Adam and Eve played, emphasizing Adam’s God-given responsibility to guard, steward, and lead his home. Instead, he remained passive, allowed deception to enter, and then shifted the blame. The consequences were immediate and devastating: pain in childbirth, strained relationships, toilsome labor, suffering, decay, and ultimately spiritual and physical death. Creation itself was affected.

Yet even in judgment, God revealed hope. Genesis 3:15 whispers the first promise of redemption—someone would one day come to crush the serpent’s head. The Fall shows us not only how sin entered the world, but why we desperately need a Savior.

Join us as we explore the origins of spiritual separation, the ongoing battle between humanity and the enemy, and the foundation for God’s redemptive plan that unfolds throughout Scripture.