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Why Following God Feels Hard – But Worth It (Video)

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Why Following God Feels Hard - But Worth It
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J. Warner explains why following God often feels difficult, focusing on the tension between obedience, mystery, and the process of spiritual growth. He uses a powerful analogy to describe the lifelong journey of faith, highlighting how God’s wisdom guides believers through the challenges of justification, sanctification, and eventual glorification.

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J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. He holds a BA in Design (from CSULB), an MA in Architecture (from UCLA), and an MA in Theological Studies (from Gateway Seminary).

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  1. Cyndi

    December 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm

    I heard it this way: Once you are saved you begin your eternal life.

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