About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of consecrating the year to God through surrender rather than performance, emphasizing an eternal perspective on life and suffering.

In this annual conversation, Steve Adams, Colleen Adams, and Michael Kurtz invite listeners to begin the year through consecration , not pressure or performance. Rather than goal-setting, the focus is surrender—offering the year back to God as an act of union with Christ. They explore listening for a word or phrase for the year as an invitation into formation, why God’s work is often cumulative over time, and how an eternal perspective reshapes how we live and suffer today. Eternity is reframed not as escape, but as restoration—returning to God’s “very good” design. This episode serves as a formation anchor for the year ahead , calling listeners to resist striving, stop self-saving, and trust the God who holds both now and forever. Resources mentioned: The Royal in You — Jordan Raynor Video Intro Heaven — Randy Alcorn All Things New — John Eldredge Scripture references: Matthew 6:34 • Genesis 1–3 • Matthew 24:36 • Genesis 1:26–28 • Matthew 25:14–30 • John 15 Chapters: 00:00 Cold open — “Don’t add pressure… I have a month.” 01:01 Welcome + episode setup 01:54 Introducing Colleen & Michael + annual rhythm 06:19 What consecrating the year is (and isn’t) 08:49 Colleen…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Adams, Colleen Adams

Guest: Michael Kurtz

Topics covered

• consecration
• surrender
• eternal perspective
• formation
• trust in God
• union with Christ

Keywords

• consecration
• surrender
• eternity
• formation
• trust
• God
• goal-setting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Royal in You, Video Intro Heaven, All Things New, Matthew 6:34, Genesis 1–3, Matthew 24:36, Genesis 1:26–28, Matthew 25:14–30, John 15

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