Joshua 4: 12 Stones, Remembering God in Drought & Plenty (Plus: Passover, Circumcision, and Manna to Maturity) In this episode of “If I Had More Time,” the hosts open with light conversation about Presidents Day weekend and Valentine’s Day, then transition into a discussion based on Joshua 4 and a recently preached message. They unpack the Israelites crossing the Jordan, setting up 12 stones as a memorial, and an additional set of 12 stones placed in the river as “hidden” reminders meant for seasons of doubt and drought. The conversation explores the biblical significance of building altars and tangible faith reminders at home, the idea of believers as “living stones” formed by Jesus the stone mason, and why being part of a local church is not intended to be optional. They also touch on church unity across cultures, emphasizing Jesus as the central shared foundation. The hosts discuss the difficult topic of circumcision after entering enemy territory, connecting it to covenant identity, radical vulnerability, trusting God’s protection, and the necessity of consecration and discipleship. They highlight how Israel’s wilderness mindset kept a generation from entering the promised land and apply this to modern believers who remain stuck in victim or scarcity mindsets, noting the need to deal with trauma through deliverance and therapy and to repent publicly within families when needed. They emphasize the Lord’s focus on moments over momentum, the importance of stopping to celebrate Passover before conquest, and the danger of “prosperity without remembrance,” urging gratitude and stewardship in seasons of abundance. The episode closes by previewing Jericho for next week, asking viewers to comment “stones,” encouraging subscriptions—especially on YouTube—and sharing that they are looking to hire a creative project manager and video editor for their growing team. 00:00 Intro 01:47 Welcome Back + Presidents Day Weekend Banter 02:46 Valentine’s Day Plans (Movies, Flowers, and Mom Time) 02:53 Why Is Valentine’s Day a ‘Hallmark Holiday’? 03:45 Halloween vs. Harvest Fest: Christian Freedom & Legalism 06:52 Sabbath, Tithing, and the ‘Pick-and-Choose’ Problem 08:28 Joshua 4 Recap: 12 Stones, Remembrance, and Teaching the Next Gen 11:47 Hidden Stones in the River: Doubt, Drought, and Remembering God’s Faithfulness 14:40 Living Stones & Jesus the Stone Mason: Why Church Isn’t Optional 18:40 Diversity in the Church: United in Jesus, Celebrating Culture 21:07 Joshua 5 & Circumcision: Radical Vulnerability and Trusting God’s Protection 27:58 Leaving the Wilderness: Victim vs. Victorious Mindset 30:57 The Fruit Isn’t for the Tree: Dealing With Issues for the Next Generation 33:56 Breaking Family Strongholds: Public Repentance & Ending the Cycle 34:37 Momentum vs Moments: Circumcision, Altars, and God’s Strategic Pauses 35:54 Passover Before the Battle: Remembering the Blood & Entering the Promise 38:42 Inheritance Without Prosperity Gospel: Sonship, Bold Asking, and Confidence 42:20 From Slave Mindset to Stewardship: Everything Is the Lord’s 44:21 No More Manna: Maturity, Participation, and Responsible Obedience 51:06 Prosperity Without Remembrance: Deuteronomy’s Warning & the Apostasy Cycle 54:46 Using Blessings for the Kingdom: Gratitude, Complaining, and Open Hands 56:36 Wrap-Up + What’s Next: Jericho Tease, Subscribe/Support, and Team Hiring
