When God’s Request Seems “Crazy”

When God’s Request Seems “Crazy”

From The Leader’s Cut with Preston Morrison by Preston Morrison

May 14, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

Preston Morrison discusses the importance of obedience to God's commands in achieving spiritual victory, using the story of Jericho as a framework.

Be honest: If God told you the way to save your business or your marriage was to walk in circles and then yell at a wall... would you do it? Or would you start looking for a better 'strategy'? We love the idea of victory, but we usually hate the instructions required to get there. We want the walls to fall, but we want them to fall in a way that makes sense to our logic. But as we see in the story of Jericho, God isn't looking for a great strategist—He’s looking for someone who knows how to take orders and be obedient. In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison is digging into the "Jericho Roadmap." We’re talking about the gritty, high-stakes reality of what happens when you stop asking God to come alongside your plan and start realizing that He is the Commander of His own. If you’ve been feeling like you’re fighting a losing battle, it might be because you’re still trying to be the one in control. We’re breaking down the mechanics of spiritual victory, including: The Fear Paradox: Why the enemy is actually afraid while you’re busy being afraid of him. The Command of Courage: Why ‘Do Not Be Afraid’ isn't a suggestion—it's an order. When God Shows Up: The wild moment…

People in this episode

Host: Preston Morrison

Topics covered

  • obedience
  • spiritual victory
  • faith
  • courage
  • God's commands
  • business strategy
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • obedience
  • spiritual victory
  • Jericho
  • courage
  • faith
  • business
  • strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jericho

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