Passion City Church DC Podcast Further In | Acts 6:8-8:3
Mar 25, 2026
A lively conversation about Acts 6:8-8:3 unpacking Stephen as a model for ordinary believers. They track God moving beyond expected places and how tradition can obscure divine work. The panel wrestles with fear, preparation, and living faithfully without seeking martyrdom. Practical questions like "What would Jesus do if he were me?" shape decisions toward a life that matters.
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When Means Become Ends You Miss God's Work
- Making religious means into ends blinds people to God's work.
- Ben Stuart argues temple and traditions became comforts that obscured the mission to help people know God.
Prepare Spiritually Don’t Court Martyrdom
- Prepare spiritually rather than courting martyrdom; meditate on Jesus to shape your response.
- Ben Stuart and others advise not to seek death but cultivate intimacy with Jesus so your instinct is to look up in crisis.
Remember God Is A Third Party In Conflict
- When facing opposition, remember God is a third party in the conflict to gain peace.
- Elizabeth Staggers explains Stephen looked up to God's sovereignty, which gave him calm and courage under attack.