Jesus’ call to “deny yourself and take up your cross daily” is one of the most confronting challenges in the Gospels. In this episode, Rohan Bell and Aaron Waters unpack this upside-down Kingdom principle, exploring what it meant to Jesus' first-century listeners—and what it should mean for us today. What does it really look like to lose your life to find it? And how do our small daily choices carry eternal weight?

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

✅ The radical cultural context behind Jesus’ call to take up your cross

✅ Why “hating your family” isn’t what it sounds like—and what it really means

✅ How the West’s value of self-sacrifice is shaped by Jesus’ upside-down Kingdom

✅ Why small, faithful daily choices matter more than grand gestures

✅ The importance of rhythms, reflection, and recognising your own eternal impact

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Jesus’ shocking words and upside-down Kingdom values

02:35 – Cultural background: crucifixion and honour-shame dynamics

05:59 – What it really means to take up your cross daily

08:05 – Reversing Genesis 3: trust, surrender, and denying self

11:02 – Practical rhythms to reflect and live for eternal significance

15:07 – Everyday choices: a little cross to bear

18:52 – Final encouragement and men's breakfast preview

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Are you carrying a little cross today? What small choice can you make to live for Jesus and reflect His Kingdom values?

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