Pastor Aaron Shaw
Pastor Aaron Shaw
The Real Thing - More Than a Label // Aaron Shaw
The Real Thing - More Than a Label // Aaron Shaw
The Real Thing - More Than a Label // Aaron Shaw
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Pastor Aaron Shaw challenges listeners to embrace Jesus as more than a label, urging real transformation in this Cedar Point Recovery episode.
37 minutes
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Pastor Aaron Shaw
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Episode Overview
- Real transformation begins with making Jesus central in your life.
- Cultural versions of Jesus are often inaccurate and unhelpful.
- Faith should challenge and reshape our lives, not just fit into them.
- Knowing about Jesus is different from truly knowing Him.
- Recovery is deeply connected to a genuine relationship with Jesus.
"We need the Jesus that says, you know what? It's time to just stand up."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? This episode of Cedar Point Recovery takes you on a spiritual adventure with Pastor Aaron Shaw as he challenges the notion of Jesus as merely a label or accessory in our lives. Shaw passionately argues that real transformation occurs when we stop treating Jesus as optional and start building our lives on Him.
Using John 14:6 as a foundation, he paints a vivid picture of Jesus not as a passive figure but as a warrior and king who demands a central role in our lives. Shaw's message is particularly poignant for those in recovery, as he highlights the importance of knowing the real Jesus, not the diluted version shaped by culture. He encourages listeners to move beyond superficial faith and engage in a genuine relationship with Jesus, one that reshapes how they live.
His humorous anecdotes about "hippie Jesus" and "white Jesus" provide light-hearted yet thought-provoking insights into common misconceptions. This episode is a call to action for anyone feeling stuck in their spiritual journey or recovery process. Shaw invites you to embrace the uncomfortable truth that faith should challenge and transform us, not just fit neatly into our lives. He emphasises that knowing about Jesus is not enough; we must truly know Him to experience real change.
Are you ready to confront your beliefs and let Jesus be the cornerstone of your life?