Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann

Josh Weidmann
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Join Pastor Josh Weidmann, lead Pastor of Grace Chapel in Englewood, CO as he invites you to be inspired by scripture to live your life to have a great impact in the world where God has placed you. Together we'll take the truth of God's Word and seek to live out the Gospel, daily. Airs M-F in Denver, CO at 7:30am & 2:30am on KRKS, 990 AM The Word; and at 2:30pm and 9pm on 94.7 FM The Word.

  1. Mar 4

    End of Anxiety: Learning to Trust God's Heart When I Can't See His Hand

    Can you trust God when life feels uncertain? Anxiety touches almost every part of life—our future, relationships, responsibilities, and the circumstances we can't control. In this opening message of the End of Anxiety series, Pastor Josh Weidmann explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:25–34, where Christ speaks directly to the problem of worry and fear. But what if anxiety isn't only about circumstances? This message examines the deeper spiritual tension behind anxiety and why our perspective on life's purpose can dramatically shape how we experience fear, stress, and uncertainty. In this sermon, you'll discover: • Why anxiety is such a common human experience • Four common sources of anxiety in everyday life • What Jesus really meant when He said "do not be anxious" • How faith reshapes the way we respond to overwhelming emotions This message launches the End of Anxiety sermon series, exploring the biblical path toward trust, peace, and deeper faith. Pick up a copy of Josh Weidmann's book, The End of Anxiety: https://endofanxiety.com

    39 min

  2. Feb 23

    How Will You Receive Your King?

    Welcome or Surrender? The Difference Between Applause and Allegiance This message is for you if: You've ever felt spiritually moved — but wondered if that's enough. You attend church but want to know what real surrender actually looks like. You're wrestling with whether Jesus is just part of your life… or truly King of it. You've confused religious activity with genuine discipleship. You want your faith to endure beyond emotion — into real, steady trust. On Palm Sunday, the crowds shouted "Hosanna." They waved branches. They laid down cloaks. But by the time Jesus entered the temple, everything was quiet. In this Gospel Daily message, Pastor Josh Weidmann walks through Mark 11:1–11 and explores a sobering question: Is it possible to welcome Jesus emotionally — and still fail to receive Him as King? This sermon examines the Triumphal Entry, the meaning of "Hosanna," the fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, and the tension between superficial faith and lifelong surrender. Discover the difference between enthusiasm and discipleship, religious routine and true worship, and why Palm Sunday still confronts us today. If you've ever wondered what real surrender looks like — not just in worship, but in your daily life — this message will challenge and clarify what it means to follow Jesus as King.   Show Notes Text: Mark 11:1–11 — The Triumphal Entry Jesus entered Jerusalem humbly, intentionally, and fully in control. The crowd welcomed Him with praise — but misunderstood His mission. It's possible to feel moved by Jesus and still miss what He truly wants. When Jesus entered the temple, the celebration gave way to silence. Sometimes the greatest danger isn't open rejection — but quiet neglect. Receiving Jesus as King is more than a moment of emotion. It's daily trust. Ongoing surrender. Steady worship. A surrendered life looks faithful in both joy and suffering. Gentle but personal question: If Jesus walked through your life today, would He find room prepared for Him?   Reflection Questions  Where in my life have I welcomed Jesus emotionally — but resisted surrendering control? If Jesus "surveyed" my priorities this week, what would reveal that He is truly King? What might reveal indifference? Do I follow Jesus for what I hope He will give me — or for who He truly is? What area of my schedule, relationships, finances, or ambitions have I not fully laid down before Him? What would it look like for my Monday to reflect the same devotion I express on Sunday?

    24 min

  3. Feb 17

    What Do You Really Want? The Question That Changes Everything, Part 2

    The Question That Reveals Your Heart, Your Purpose, and Your Faith This is for you if: You've been following Jesus for years but feel your spiritual passion cooling. Your prayer life feels repetitive — or self-focused. You're wrestling with whether you're truly surrendered or just spiritually comfortable. You want to move from spectator Christianity to active discipleship. You've been asking God for things… but aren't sure what that reveals about your heart. Sermon Description Big Idea True spiritual sight is revealed not in what you see — but in what you seek. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 What if one question from Jesus could expose your deepest desires — and redirect your entire spiritual life? In this powerful two-part message from Mark 10, we explore the moment Jesus asks two very different people the same question: "What do you want me to do for you?" One seeks status. The other cries out for mercy. One walks away disappointed. The other follows Jesus on the road. This sermon confronts the heart behind our prayers, challenges passive Christianity, and calls us to persistent, desperate faith. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly following Jesus or simply asking Him to fix things, this message will press into that tension. Topics: Christian discipleship, Mark 10, Bartimaeus, prayer life, spiritual growth, faith and persistence, following Jesus, surrender, biblical teaching, Gospel transformation. Sermon Notes Jesus asks one question that exposes everything: "What do you want me to do for you?" Same question. Two people. Two completely different hearts. One asks for status. One cries for mercy. Your prayers reveal what you really believe about Jesus. Are you asking to be elevated… or transformed? Bartimaeus refuses to be silenced — desperate faith gets louder. Spectator faith sits comfortably. Discipleship gets on the road. Jesus doesn't heal just to improve your life — He heals to lead it. What you seek reveals whether you truly see. When Jesus looks at you and asks, "What do you want?" — how will you answer?   Resources + Links: Episode Site:  gospeldaily.org/podcast-1456-1457  Visit the site - www.gospeldaily.org to subscribe to our email ➡️ Read an additional resource from Josh Weidmann entitled:  Pastor Josh's Blog Site: www.joshweidmann.com  Series: Marked for Glory

    26 min

  4. Feb 17

    What Do You Really Want? The Question That Changes Everything, Part 1

    The Question That Reveals Your Heart, Your Purpose, and Your Faith This is for you if: You've been following Jesus for years but feel your spiritual passion cooling. Your prayer life feels repetitive — or self-focused. You're wrestling with whether you're truly surrendered or just spiritually comfortable. You want to move from spectator Christianity to active discipleship. You've been asking God for things… but aren't sure what that reveals about your heart. Sermon Description Big Idea True spiritual sight is revealed not in what you see — but in what you seek. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 What if one question from Jesus could expose your deepest desires — and redirect your entire spiritual life? In this powerful two-part message from Mark 10, we explore the moment Jesus asks two very different people the same question: "What do you want me to do for you?" One seeks status. The other cries out for mercy. One walks away disappointed. The other follows Jesus on the road. This sermon confronts the heart behind our prayers, challenges passive Christianity, and calls us to persistent, desperate faith. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly following Jesus or simply asking Him to fix things, this message will press into that tension. Topics: Christian discipleship, Mark 10, Bartimaeus, prayer life, spiritual growth, faith and persistence, following Jesus, surrender, biblical teaching, Gospel transformation. Sermon Notes Jesus asks one question that exposes everything: "What do you want me to do for you?" Same question. Two people. Two completely different hearts. One asks for status. One cries for mercy. Your prayers reveal what you really believe about Jesus. Are you asking to be elevated… or transformed? Bartimaeus refuses to be silenced — desperate faith gets louder. Spectator faith sits comfortably. Discipleship gets on the road. Jesus doesn't heal just to improve your life — He heals to lead it. What you seek reveals whether you truly see. When Jesus looks at you and asks, "What do you want?" — how will you answer?   Resources + Links: Episode Site:  gospeldaily.org/podcast-1456-1457  Visit the site - www.gospeldaily.org to subscribe to our email ➡️ Read an additional resource from Josh Weidmann entitled:  Pastor Josh's Blog Site: www.joshweidmann.com  Series: Marked for Glory

    26 min

  5. Feb 9

    Redefining Greatness: The Significance You've Been Looking For, Part 2

    How Jesus Turns the Ladder Upside Down This is for you if you're tired of competing, proving yourself, or measuring your worth by recognition - and you're longing for a freer way to live and lead In Redefining Greatness: The Significance You've Been Looking For, Jesus confronts one of the deepest longings of the human heart: the desire to matter. As He walks toward the cross in Mark 10:32–45, His disciples reveal a struggle that still defines our lives today—climbing ladders, chasing recognition, competing for status, and trying to prove we are enough. Rather than rejecting ambition, Jesus radically reframes it, exposing why the world's definition of greatness never satisfies and why comparison and competition quietly enslave us. This sermon traces how our craving for significance shows up in leadership, work, parenting, ministry, and relationships—and how Jesus offers freedom from the exhausting need to be seen. Ultimately, it invites us to step off the ladder, rethink greatness, and discover a kind of significance that is received, not achieved. Show Notes, Part 2:  Jesus' radical redefinition of greatness through service, sacrifice, and humility What it truly means to "drink the cup" Jesus offers—and why it costs more than we expect The difference between worldly leadership and kingdom leadership Why suffering for Christ is not wasted, but formative How competition and comparison quietly enslave us Jesus' ransom as freedom from striving, ladder-climbing, and self-promotion What changes when our worth is settled at the cross—not earned through performance An invitation to live from significance already received, not endlessly pursued

    26 min

  6. Feb 9

    Redefining Greatness: The Significance You've Been Looking For, Part 1

    Why Our Pursuit of Significance Leaves Us Exhausted This is for you if you're striving to matter - at work, in leadership, in family, or in ministry - and still feel like it's never quite enough. In Redefining Greatness: The Significance You've Been Looking For, Jesus confronts one of the deepest longings of the human heart: the desire to matter. As He walks toward the cross in Mark 10:32–45, His disciples reveal a struggle that still defines our lives today—climbing ladders, chasing recognition, competing for status, and trying to prove we are enough. Rather than rejecting ambition, Jesus radically reframes it, exposing why the world's definition of greatness never satisfies and why comparison and competition quietly enslave us. This sermon traces how our craving for significance shows up in leadership, work, parenting, ministry, and relationships—and how Jesus offers freedom from the exhausting need to be seen. Ultimately, it invites us to step off the ladder, rethink greatness, and discover a kind of significance that is received, not achieved. Show Notes, Part 1:  Jesus walks toward the cross while His closest disciples ask for positions of glory—revealing a tension we all share The universal human craving for significance and the quiet ways it shapes our choices How ladder-climbing, comparison, and recognition become exhausting pursuits Why Jesus doesn't shame our desire to be great—but challenges where we look to satisfy it The danger of chasing status instead of intimacy with Christ A sobering look at how ambition shows up in work, parenting, leadership, and spirituality The question beneath the question: What are we really hoping will make us feel enough?

    26 min

  7. Feb 2

    Why Trusting God Is So Hard (And What We're Afraid to Let Go Of), Part 2

    What if the thing you're holding onto for security is the very thing keeping you from peace? This sermon is for you if you want to trust God more but feel conflicted about letting go of what feels safest. ******* Trusting God sounds simple, until it asks something of us. In this message, Jesus confronts two very different responses to following Him, revealing a tension we all recognize: the pull between control and trust, safety and surrender. As the story unfolds, assumptions are challenged and a deeper question emerges—not about belief, but about what we're willing to release. This sermon invites you to examine where faith feels costly, why letting go can feel risky, and what might be at stake in the way we approach trust. In Part 2 of this sermon, originally titled From Clinging to Trusting: Following Jesus with Empty Hands Pastor Josh Weidmann teaches on Mark 10:13-31:  The disciples' stunned reaction after witnessing someone walk away from Jesus A statement from Jesus that reframes what's possible—and what isn't Why holding on can feel safer than trusting, even when faith feels genuine The difference between believing something is true and actually trusting it How everyday attachments can subtly become sources of security A closing question that challenges what surrender really looks like in daily life

    24 min

  8. Feb 2

    Why Trusting God Is So Hard (And What We're Afraid to Let Go Of), Part 1

    What if the thing you're holding onto for security is the very thing keeping you from peace? This sermon is for you if you're sincere in your faith but feel worn down by the pressure to bring something impressive to God. ******* Trusting God sounds simple, until it asks something of us. In this message, Jesus confronts two very different responses to following Him, revealing a tension we all recognize: the pull between control and trust, safety and surrender. As the story unfolds, assumptions are challenged and a deeper question emerges—not about belief, but about what we're willing to release. This sermon invites you to examine where faith feels costly, why letting go can feel risky, and what might be at stake in the way we approach trust. In Part 1 of this sermon, originally titled From Clinging to Trusting: Following Jesus with Empty Hands Pastor Josh Weidmann teaches on Mark 10:13-31:   A surprising moment where Jesus challenges assumptions about who belongs in God's kingdom Why sincere effort and good intentions don't always lead where we expect The contrast between coming to Jesus with confidence… and coming with nothing at all How posture—not performance—shapes the way people respond to Jesus A story that exposes how deeply ingrained self-reliance can be, even in spiritual life An invitation to reflect on where control may be quietly replacing trust

    24 min
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Join Pastor Josh Weidmann, lead Pastor of Grace Chapel in Englewood, CO as he invites you to be inspired by scripture to live your life to have a great impact in the world where God has placed you. Together we'll take the truth of God's Word and seek to live out the Gospel, daily. Airs M-F in Denver, CO at 7:30am & 2:30am on KRKS, 990 AM The Word; and at 2:30pm and 9pm on 94.7 FM The Word.

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