#164 - Mark On the Harder Way

About this episode

Scott dives into the Gospel of Mark, exploring its urgency and themes of discipleship under pressure.

On the Road to the Cross: Why Mark Moves In this episode of the Harder Way Podcast, Scott dives into the Gospel of Mark, exploring its urgency, authority, and focus on discipleship under pressure. He highlights key themes: identity before mission, testing before authority, the cost of following Jesus, and endurance in the face of persecution, using Mark as a guide for faith over fear. Scott also shares personal stories, his current writing projects (including a Nicene Creed book), and practical spiritual rhythms, such as observing Lent, all tied to the episode’s call to courage, self-denial, and faithful perseverance. ebook: The Nicene Creed: A Confessional Call to Christian Unity (Kindle) Remember to help us share these podcasts: Like, Share, and Comment! Send Bibles to persecuted churches ($20 provides a needed Bible from the store to a persecuted saint). Receive the Courier Update Support this podcast! Next Week's Reading: Luke 1- Luke 12

People in this episode

Host: Scott

Topics covered

• Gospel of Mark
• discipleship
• faith over fear
• persecution
• spiritual rhythms
• courage
• self-denial

Keywords

• Mark
• discipleship
• persecution
• Lent
• faith
• courage
• self-denial

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Mark, The Nicene Creed: A Confessional Call to Christian Unity

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