About this episode

The episode discusses the realities of following Jesus, emphasizing the lifelong process of sanctification and the importance of embracing both highs and lows in the Christian journey.

In this episode, we’re diving into Matt’s new book Becoming Like Jesus: The Everyday Journey to Living a Life of Holiness . We talk about what it actually looks like to follow Jesus over the long haul—not the polished, “up and to the right” version, but the real story of highs, lows, doubt, growth, and grace. We unpack how sanctification isn’t a moment or a light switch—it’s a lifelong process. We share why so many of us get discouraged when suffering or struggle shows up, and how that might actually be part of God’s good work in us. We also talk through the Beatitudes as a framework for understanding what Jesus is forming in us over time. More than anything, we hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not behind, you’re not disqualified, and you’re not alone. If you don’t quit—if you keep bringing your whole self to Jesus—you’re actually right in the middle of the journey He’s using to make you more like Him. ORDER MY LATEST BOOK Becoming Like Jesus is a book about “progressive sanctification” that takes it beyond church words into the honest conversation so many Christians have navigated. Rooted in the Beatitudes, this book unpacks the lifelong series of highs and lows…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Chandler, Lauren Chandler

Topics covered

• sanctification
• Christian life
• spiritual growth
• Beatitudes
• suffering
• grace

Keywords

• Christianity
• spirituality
• holiness
• faith
• doubt
• growth
• suffering
• Beatitudes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Becoming Like Jesus: The Everyday Journey to Living a Life of Holiness

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