How can we be ‘the rock’one moment and stumblethe very next? | Ep 291

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How can we be the rock one moment and stumble the very next? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry explore Matthew 16 and Peter's wild journey from being called "the rock" to receiving Jesus' sharpest rebuke: "Get behind me, Satan!" We unpack what it means to follow Jesus through the messy path of discipleship, wrestle with self-sacrifice, and discover why Peter's story feels so relatable to our own faith struggles. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:07 What's New With the Gang 01:13 Wizard of Oz & Ticket Sales 13:04 Matthew Series & Peter's Role 13:31 Peter's Confession & "The Rock" 15:24 Big Idea: Simple Faith & Misunderstanding Jesus 16:34 Peter Walks on Water Recap 16:45 Gospel Parallels & Jesus Predicts His Death 18:02 Who Do People Say I Am? 21:01 Peter's Name & "Church" Meaning 24:33 Peter's Feelings After Jesus' Declaration 25:37 Faith as God's Revelation, Not Peter's Merit 27:57 Authority & Keys of the Kingdom 29:51 Gates of Hades: Offensive, Not Defensive 32:40 "Get Behind Me, Satan" & Peter's Rebuke 39:36 Jesus' Secrecy & Disciples' Understanding 40:36 Take Up Your Cross: Then and Now 46:33 Mystery, Faith, and Following Jesus 48:42 Avoiding Shortcuts: Embracing Self-Denial 51:19 First Peter & Maturity in Suffering 53:06 Personal Impact of the Passage 54:53 Simple Faith as Foundation 56:18 Where Do We Go Next: Transfiguration 1:00:21 Podcast Schedule & December Special 1:01:01 Closing & Sign-off 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church. 🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday