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Host: Heather
Guests: Jamey, Doug, RaChelle

Quick catch-up: What did y'all get into this weekend?

What stood out to you from this week's reading?

Finished 2 Chronicles, started Ezra, and wrapped up John.

This week in Losing Myself, Jamey took us to Numbers 20, where Moses lets frustration and ego shape a moment that was meant to reveal God's grace. The reminder was both sobering and hopeful: When I insert myself, I distort Jesus. As we lose ourselves, people can see Him more clearly.

Q1: The Long Road

The Israelites spent decades in the wilderness.

What's something in your life that took much longer than expected but taught you something valuable along the way?

Q2: Formation Over Destination

Jamey, you said we often focus on destinations while God focuses on formation.

Where have you seen God shaping you in a season that felt slower or harder than you wanted?

Follow-up: How do you notice formation instead of only measuring progress?

Q3: Representing Jesus

Moses had a unique role, but in some ways every Christian represents God to others.

How do we take that responsibility seriously without acting like we speak for God?

Follow-up: Have you ever had a moment where frustration affected how you represented Jesus to someone else?

Q4: Conviction Without Contempt

John Newton warned about the danger of self-righteousness.

Why is contempt so tempting when we believe we're right, and what does it look like to hold conviction without losing compassion?

Follow-up: How can we tell the difference between courage and ego in our tone?

Q5: Distorting Jesus

The big idea was:

"When I insert myself, I distort Jesus."

Where does that land personally—in family conflict, politics, social media, church conversations, or elsewhere?

Follow-up: What's one sign that Jesus is becoming clearer and we're becoming less visible?

Q6: Three Practices

Jamey challenged us to:

• Pause before reacting
• Lead with grace
• Remember how much grace we need

Which of those feels like your next faithful step this week?

Follow-up: What would change if we started with confession before criticism?

MERGE

Quick conversation about tonight's Merge gathering.

FAITH & FREEDOM MOVIE NIGHT

A brief look at this week's documentary event exploring the story and significance of Juneteenth and the hope that fueled the pursuit of freedom.

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Until then, don't forget—we're here for good.

Go BE LOVE!

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This week on Made for Mondays, Joe is joined by Heather, Doug, and Chelle as they continue unpacking Week 5 of Losing Myself. Looking at Exodus 17, they explore what happens when fear, criticism, and crowd pressure begin to shape our decisions—and how Moses learned to lead by seeking God's approval instead of the approval of people.

Along the way, the team talks about herd mentality, handling criticism, why fear can distort trust, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when the crowd is pulling in a different direction. They also discuss one of the message's biggest takeaways: "I lead by seeking the approval of One."

Plus, a conversation about the Bible Reading Challenge, a few stories from large crowds they've experienced, and practical ways to trust God instead of reacting to the loudest voices around us.

Whether you're navigating criticism, leadership, people-pleasing, or simply trying to follow Jesus more faithfully, this episode offers encouragement and practical next steps for the journey.

This week's key thought: I lead by seeking the approval of One.

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Host: Heather
Guests: Doug, Joe, Chelle

WEEKEND CHITCHAT

Quick catch-up: What did y’all get into this weekend?

BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

What stood out to you from this week's reading?

• Wrapped up 1 Chronicles
• Began 2 Chronicles
• Continued through the Gospel of John

Doug, this week you continued Losing Myself by walking through Moses' first painful encounter with Pharaoh in Exodus 5 and 6. Moses obeys God, Pharaoh makes things worse, and the people suffer, raising a question many of us have asked: What do we do when faithfulness seems to fail? The invitation was to stop naming our failures, bring our frustrations honestly to God, and keep trusting the God who has a name, hears our groans, and keeps His promises.

Q1: Harder Than Expected

Let's start light.

What's something you've tried to get better at that ended up being way harder than you expected?

Q2: The Need to Prove Ourselves

Doug, you talked about losing yourself as letting go of proving yourself and learning to trust Jesus instead.

What do you think people are most often trying to prove—and why?

Q3: When Obedience Doesn't Change the Situation

Pharaoh asks, "Who is the Lord?" and later God responds by revealing His name, His nearness, and His promises.

How does that help us understand what God is doing when obedience hasn't changed the situation yet?

Follow-up:
Where do you see people today needing God to reveal not just an answer, but Himself?

Q4: Formation Before Results

You referenced Dallas Willard's idea that we often want the right outcomes without embracing the kind of life that forms them.

Why does spiritual growth often expose our untrained habits before it produces visible change?

Follow-up:
What's one ordinary practice that helps bridge that gap without turning faith into self-improvement?

Q5: When Becoming Feels Like Failure

The big idea was:

"Losing yourself may feel like failure before it feels like becoming."

Doug, you illustrated that through Ransom's karate belt test.

How does that idea hit you personally, especially in seasons when obedience, repentance, or growth seems to make life messier instead of better?

Follow-up:
How can we help people stay in the process instead of labeling themselves as failures?

Q6: Becoming Someone New

Doug, you invited us to fill in the blank:

"Jesus is helping me become ______."

What's the wisdom in naming what Jesus is forming in us instead of only focusing on what we're doing wrong?

Follow-up:
What might one small step toward that becoming look like this week—even if the first board doesn't break?

JOIN US SUNDAY!

That's all the time we have for today!

We're excited about this coming Sunday as we continue our Losing Myself series.

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