ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Whose approval are you afraid to lose and how much is that fear shaping your faith?
Wanting to be respected, understood, and accepted is human. But what happens when people’s approval starts deciding what we will say, where we will stand, and whether we will openly follow Jesus?
In John 12:37–43, some leaders believed in Jesus but stayed silent because they feared rejection. In this episode of Walking with Conviction in an Anxious Age, Pastor Chris Miller explores people-pleasing, the fear of rejection, and how approval can quietly become an idol. He considers how repeated resistance forms habits, why comfort can weaken conviction, and how knowing Christ changes our understanding of what is worth losing.
Following Jesus calls us to be truthful, wise, and gentle, even when faithfulness costs us approval. We can care deeply about people without allowing their acceptance to govern our obedience.
Scripture: John 12:37–43; Galatians 1:10; Philippians 3:7–8.
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