Episode 1550 | Sep 17, 2026

Do You Need a Pilgrimage? | The Gospels | Matthew 4:12–17

Can traveling somewhere actually help us encounter God? What would it look like to step away from ordinary life and seek him? Could you use a change of place to create space for God?

Can traveling somewhere actually help us encounter God? What would it look like to step away from ordinary life and seek him? Could you use a change of place to create space for God? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Matthew 4:12–17 reveals Jesus bringing God’s kingdom near and shows us how intentionally stepping away from the ordinary can create space to seek God by grace.

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Do You Need a Pilgrimage? | The Gospels | Matthew 4:12–17

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Do You Need a Pilgrimage? | The Gospels | Matthew 4:12–17

Can traveling somewhere actually help us encounter God? What would it look like to step away from ordinary life and seek him? Could you use a change of place to create space for God?

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