God desires obedience, not sacrifice. God desires mercy, not sacrifice. Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals that He is not after religious performance, but surrendered hearts. Sacrifice can be noble, but when it replaces obedience, it becomes misplaced. In this episode of The Yes, we examine what it means to align our lives with God rather than offering Him substitutes that feel spiritual but avoid surrender.

This teaching explores how obedience flows from trust, relationship, and mercy—not fear or obligation. When we say yes to God in the places that matter most, we begin to experience His love, favor, and transforming work in our lives. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on where activity may have replaced alignment, and how a true yes to God reshapes both belief and behavior.

If you’re wrestling with delayed obedience, selective surrender, or spiritual burnout, this episode invites you back to the simplicity of faith: hear His voice, trust His heart, and respond.

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Season 2 of The Soul Hemingway Podcast is here.

The Yes is a season about obedience, surrender, and responding to God when clarity hasn’t fully arrived. This trailer introduces a journey into faith, courage, and the moments that demand more than belief—they require a decision.

Through Christ-centered conversations, biblical truth, and real stories, Season 2 challenges listeners to confront fear, release control, and step forward in faith.

This season isn’t about comfort.

It’s about saying yes.

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In this episode of The Soul Hemingway Podcast, I’m joined by Executive Pastor Johnathan Stutts of Definition Church for a deep, honest conversation on forgiveness — how we receive it, how we give it, and how unforgiveness quietly blocks our yes to God.

We unpack the difference between guilt and shame, why self-forgiveness matters, and how extending grace to others reflects the heart of Christ. This conversation is raw, pastoral, and practical, reminding us that forgiveness isn’t optional in the Christian life — it’s freedom.

If you’re wrestling with bitterness, regret, or feeling stuck in your walk with God, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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In this episode, we dive into the realities of the Popularity Gospel, the pressures of ministry leadership, and the rise of Christian influencers in today’s digital church culture. We talk honestly about the pros and cons of platformed faith, how influence can both amplify the gospel and subtly distort it, and why discernment matters now more than ever.We also explore Pentecostalism—its biblical foundations, its beauty, and the misunderstandings that often surround it. From spiritual authenticity to leadership integrity, this conversation challenges believers to examine their motives, their theology, and their definition of success in ministry.If you’re navigating faith online, leading others, or simply trying to follow Jesus faithfully in a loud world, this episode is for you.Support the ministry:https://www.gofundme.com/f/navigate-ministries-soul-hemingwayFollow & connect:https://linktr.ee/SoulHemingway

Luke chapter 15 reveals the heart of God toward the lost. Through the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, Jesus shows us a Father who pursues, rejoices, and restores. This chapter isn’t just about repentance—it’s about the relentless grace of God and the danger of self-righteousness. In this episode, we walk through each parable and explore what it means to be found by God, how heaven responds to repentance, and why religious pride can blind us to grace. Whether you resonate more with the prodigal or the older brother, Luke 15 invites every listener into deeper humility, repentance, and joy in God’s mercy. This teaching is part of an ongoing verse-by-verse podcast series through the Gospel of Luke, designed to help you grow in biblical literacy, spiritual maturity, and a deeper love for Jesus. If this ministry has impacted you, consider partnering through prayer or support. Support the ministry: https://www.gofundme.com/f/navigate-ministries-soul-hemingway Connect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulhemingway TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesoulhemingway All links: https://linktr.ee/SoulHemingway

In Luke chapter 14, Jesus confronts pride, comfort, and shallow discipleship—and invites us into a radically different way of living. This episode of The Soul Hemingway Podcast unpacks Jesus’ teaching on humility, the cost of following Him, and what it truly means to live a surrendered life. From choosing the lowest seat to counting the cost of discipleship, Luke 14 challenges our desire for recognition and calls us into obedience that lasts. If you’ve ever wrestled with pride, people-pleasing, or half-hearted faith, this teaching will help ground you in what Jesus actually asks of those who follow Him. This episode is part of an ongoing verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of Luke, designed to strengthen your faith, sharpen your understanding of Scripture, and help you apply the teachings of Jesus to everyday life. If this ministry has encouraged you, consider partnering through prayer or support. Support the ministry: https://www.gofundme.com/f/navigate-ministries-soul-hemingway Connect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulhemingway TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesoulhemingway All links: https://linktr.ee/SoulHemingway