Pastor Aaron Shaw
Pastor Aaron Shaw
The Real Thing - When Following Costs You
The Real Thing - When Following Costs You
The Real Thing - When Following Costs You
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Explore the true cost of following Jesus with Pastor Aaron Shaw as he challenges comfort-driven lives in favour of genuine discipleship.
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Episode Overview
- Following Jesus requires daily surrender and taking up one's cross.
- Cultural obsession with comfort leads to emptiness and anxiety.
- Superficial versions of Jesus offer no real change.
- Letting go of false gods brings real life in Christ.
- True discipleship comes with a cost but offers freedom.
Following Jesus is free, but it ain't cheap.
Ever wondered what it takes to truly follow Jesus? In this compelling episode of Cedar Point Recovery, Pastor Aaron Shaw tackles the cost of discipleship, exploring the sacrifices required to live a life aligned with Christ. Rooted in Luke 9:21–27, the message challenges listeners to abandon comfort, control, and societal approval in favour of surrender and obedience.
Pastor Aaron uses humour and personal anecdotes to illustrate how many of us cling to a superficial version of Jesus, one that demands little but offers no real change. He shares candidly about his own journey, from using a Bible to avoid a speeding ticket to understanding that following Jesus requires more than a hand raise. Pastor Aaron doesn't shy away from tough truths, highlighting how modern culture's obsession with comfort leads to emptiness and anxiety.
He encourages listeners to let go of false gods and embrace the real Jesus, who calls for daily surrender and taking up one's cross. With a touch of humour, he points out the irony of our comfort-driven lives, where even grocery shopping can be done from the loo, yet we remain more anxious and isolated than ever. This episode isn't just a sermon; it's a call to action.
Are you following Jesus for who He is or for what you hope to gain? Pastor Aaron invites you to reflect on your motivations and consider the true cost of discipleship. So, what is your comfort costing you? It's time to let go and choose real life in Christ.