Jesus Isn’t Your Life Coach

Jesus Isn’t Your Life Coach

From Pastors’ Hangover by Pastors’ Hangover

March 26, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 125

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenge of living under Jesus' authority as King rather than viewing Him merely as a life coach.

If Jesus is TRULY King… then everything changes.In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team dives into one of the most challenging tensions in following Jesus: we love Him as Savior, we admire Him as a teacher—but what does it actually mean to live under His authority as King?Because the truth is, admiration is easy. Obedience is where it gets real.We talk about why so many Christians settle for a “life coach Jesus” instead of surrendering to King Jesus, and what it reveals about our desire to stay in control. From our decisions and relationships to our money, identity, and influence—if Jesus is truly King, nothing is off-limits.Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just a theology conversation—it’s a life decision.Jesus didn’t come to be admired. He came to be obeyed.And when His authority is settled, your mission finally makes sense.Last Weekend’s Messagehttps://youtu.be/L1B1mu4z1Vo?si=j1pS2XqtPbNY1n0UParenting Workshop Registration | March 28, 9-11AMhttps://gfcflorida.com/SignatureRegistration?RegistrationInstanceId=2402In This EpisodeCraig AltmanHal MayerMelissa Vicinanza

People in this episode

Host: Craig Altman

Guests: Hal Mayer, Melissa Vicinanza

Topics covered

  • authority of Jesus
  • Christian obedience
  • life coach mentality
  • surrender to Jesus
  • Christian identity
  • faith and control

Keywords

  • Jesus
  • King
  • obedience
  • Christianity
  • authority
  • life coach
  • faith
  • surrender

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