What's Freedom For?

What if the greatest journey isn’t just escaping your past, but letting your heart be transformed for a bigger purpose? In this soul-stirring episode, Andrew Forrest—senior pastor at Asbury Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and author of Love Goes First—invites you to wake up to your calling as he unpacks the life-changing message from the second half of Exodus. With warmth, wisdom, and practical spiritual insight, Andrew Forrest explores why leaving Egypt was only the beginning for God’s people, as he asks: "What’s freedom for?" and "What does it mean to be set apart for a mission in today’s world?" Tune in as Andrew Forrest draws powerful parallels between Israel’s journey out of bondage and our own need for a deeper spiritual awakening. Discover why Exodus 19:1–6 is one of the most important passages in the Bible and how it reveals our identity as a “kingdom of priests”—chosen to represent God’s love to a waiting world. You’ll be moved by his stirring reflection on the meaning of covenant, the call to shine as lights in the darkness, and the real-life steps to intercede for others in prayer. Key moments include: The profound difference between getting out of Egypt and getting Egypt out of us—why both matter for true freedom. The extraordinary privilege and responsibility of being God’s representatives in everyday life. A moving exploration of the hymn “Here I Am, Lord” as a prayer of commitment to the mission. Let this episode inspire you to reset your spiritual calendar, answer the call, and carry hope to those around you. CHAPTERS: 00:04 The Purpose Behind Exodus: Getting Egypt Out of the People 01:33 The Most Important Paragraph in Exodus Explained 02:55 What Is Freedom For? 04:28 Israel’s Calling as a Kingdom of Priests 05:35 Representing the Lord to the World 05:47 Marking Time From Liberation: A New Identity 06:11 Reflective Journal Prompts for Daily Spiritual Growth 07:11 "Here I Am, Lord" – Hymn for Commitment and Consecration Subscribe for more conversations that awaken hearts and stir revival. 👉 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