How to Trust God’s Grace with Max Lucado. Episode 283

Hey friend! If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you from what God wants to do in your life… you’re not alone. We all have moments where we wrestle, bargain, or struggle and think, Surely this is too much for God to work with.

Today, one of my favorite guests — and a true fan‑favorite — Max Lucado is back with us to talk about all of it.

Called “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today, Max has written 45 books (and counting!) for people who want real hope in real life. He’s a pastor, speaker, dad of three, grandfather of two, and he and his wife make their home in San Antonio.

In his newest book, God Never Gives Up on You: What Jacob’s Story Teaches Us About Grace, Mercy, and God’s Relentless Love, Max digs into Jacob’s life and shows how God pursued him — not because Jacob was perfect, but because God is faithful. And friend, that same relentless grace is for us too.

Join Max and I for a great conversation as we talk about: 

• Where he gets his book ideas
• Why there aren’t as many books about Jacob as there are about biblical heroes like Daniel and David
• How to discern when our understanding of God has become too small
• Why Max connects with and treasures the story of Jacob
• God’s faithfulness to his people, no matter what

You’ll also love hearing my chat with Max about how to have hope in a divided world.

Listen now on:

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Favorite quotes:

“In the story of Jacob he is hot and cold, in and out, weak, and then he’s strong. He has dreams and then he wrestles with God. Then he falls and flops. It is every person’s story.”

“Jacob’s relationship is a transactional relationship with God. You do this. I’ll do that. That really strikes home with many of us.”

“All of us go through some negotiation or transactional relationship with God.”

“It is okay to wrestle with these things. Ultimately there is one authority and it is not you or me.”

“Be kind to yourself. God hasn’t given up on you. Don’t give up on yourself.”

Coaching this week: 

Three truths about business you won’t find anywhere else on the internet.  (31:40)

Links to great things we discussed: 

• Max Lucado Website
• God Never Gives Up on You: What Jacob’s Story Teaches Us About Grace, Mercy, and God’s Relentless Love
• These Days – Jackson Browne
• The Chosen
• 1883
• 1923
• PXG Golf Irons
• The Wino and I Know – Jimmy Buffett
• Migration – Jimmy Buffett
• The Coach School
• The Coach School Instagram
• 3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach
• Remaining You While Raising Them

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xo,

Alli