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Episode 1589 | Nov 11, 2026

The Path of the Loser | The Gospels | Matthew 16:21-28

What if losing your life is actually the way to find it? Why did Jesus rebuke Peter for resisting the idea of his suffering and death? And what does it really mean to take up your cross and follow him?

What if losing your life is actually the way to find it? Why did Jesus rebuke Peter for resisting the idea of his suffering and death? And what does it really mean to take up your cross and follow him? In today's episode, Jensen explores Matthew 16:21–28 and explains how surrendering our own kingdoms to Jesus isn't about losing who we are, but becoming who God created us to be.

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The Path of the Loser | The Gospels | Matthew 16:21-28

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