Is following Jesus worth the cost? In this raw and real episode, Rohan Bell and Ed Schlosser unpack the uncomfortable but powerful words of Jesus about discipleship. From walking away from comfort to facing ridicule and even death, they explore what it truly means to put your hand to the plow — and not look back.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ The real meaning behind “let the dead bury their own dead” ⚰️

✅ Why Jesus used harsh-sounding metaphors to provoke deeper reflection 🧠

✅ How modern excuses mirror ancient ones — and why now is the time to follow 🕰️

✅ What it means to proclaim the kingdom through your life not just your words 🗣️

✅ The call to eternal perspective — even when there’s no visible fruit today 🌱

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Setting the stage: from healing miracles to costly discipleship

03:00 – The walking stats: Jesus travelled more than Brisbane to Perth!

06:00 – “First let me bury my father…” What Jesus is really saying

08:30 – Modern parallels: when excuses delay obedience

10:30 – The martyrdom of the apostles and trusting God for unseen fruit

13:00 – Eyes on the goal: the plough, the point in the distance, and staying focused

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Are there areas where you’ve been delaying your obedience to Jesus? What might it look like for you to take that first step now — even before the circumstances are perfect?

💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!

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