Off Script | John 11

When life throws you a total curveball, do your prayers stay polite or do you take off the mask and get real with God?

This week on Off Script, Neil sits down with guest teacher Carl Kuhl to discuss the raw honesty required for a true relationship with Jesus. They dive into the story of Lazarus to explore how we can trust a God who is often unexplainable and seemingly out of our control. From the emotions of a morning check-in to the risks required by true faith, this conversation is a call to stop performing for God and start abiding in Him.

The Challenge

This week, move beyond your typical prayer list and try a "morning check-in." Take a few deep breaths and be honest with God about where you are emotionally and whether you're sad, angry, scared, or excited. Once you've met Jesus in the morning, look for one "risk" you can take today that proves your belief is more than just a statement, but an action.

Hosts: Neil Gregory and Carl Kuhl

What We Discuss

• Why the "Bible Belt" culture in Kentucky makes it easy to say you have a church without actually following Jesus
• Funny college stories about Scott and how Jesus "sanctifies people over time"
• Why pain is the only universal language that doesn't need to be contextualized for a sermon
• The comfort of an "unexplainable" God: Why God's mind is so much bigger than our logic
• How realizing we were never actually in control is the first step toward true freedom
• Why "faith is spelled R-I-S-K" and what it looks like to take those steps in daily life
• Overcoming the embarrassment of Jesus to invite others without "being weird" about it
• Distinguishing between inviting people out of a checklist of performance versus a fresh encounter with God

About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give