The Boring Part Becomes the Best Part

Start your Friday with purpose—discover why the “boring” parts of the Bible might just change your life. Join Andrew Forrest, senior pastor of Asbury Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma and author of the new book “Love Goes First,” for an inspiring episode that transforms seemingly overlooked scripture into a source of hope and encouragement. In this episode, Andrew Forrest shares why Fridays are so meaningful to him, offering an intimate peek into his weekly rhythm, the pressures of preaching, and the reward of spiritual rest. Dive deep as he unpacks the final chapters of Exodus, explaining why passages often skipped for their repetition actually reveal powerful truths about God’s faithfulness and grace, even when we fall short. You’ll hear how the story of the Israelites building the tabernacle, despite their monumental mistakes, serves as a vivid reminder that human failure doesn’t stop God’s promises. Key moments in this episode include: Andrew Forrest’s personal insights on handling stress, finding renewal, and why having something to look forward to—like church—matters so much for the soul. A thought-provoking discussion on why the Bible repeats itself and how that repetition reinforces God’s unfailing commitment to us. Encouragement for anyone feeling discouraged by the weight of the world, with actionable prompts to renew your hope and make the most of a new chance. Plus, don’t miss the uplifting hymn “Victory in Jesus” to send you into the weekend on a high note! Subscribe for more from Seedbed Inc and keep waking up to a life filled with purpose and faith. CHAPTERS: [00:00:41] Friday Preaching Tradition Changes the Weekend Experience [00:02:09] Making Sunday the Most Anticipated Day of the Week [00:03:02] Prayer to Remove Egypt from Within Us [00:04:22] Finding Meaning in Scripture's Most "Boring" Parts [00:06:32] Human Sin Can't Stop God's Promises [00:08:13] Journal Prompts: Second Chances and Biblical Repetition [00:09:20] Advice: Reading and Re-reading the Bible for Deeper Growth [00:09:49] Singing "Victory in Jesus" for Inspiration 👉 Join us throughout Lent for Jesus Asking ► https://seedbed.com/jesusasking/ 🎼 Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎁 The Wake-Up Call is funded by generous givers like you at https://sowextravagantly.com/ 📩 Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB 🌿 Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam 🗣 Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ 👂 Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6