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Podcast: The Madison Church Podcast
Episode: Costly Obedience: When Following Jesus Means Going Against the Crowd
Description: What happens when following Jesus puts you at odds with everyone around you? When doing the right thing costs you something meaningful—comfort, relationships, or future plans? This transformative episode explores the courage of the early church in Acts 5, where ordinary believers faced extraordinary opposition yet remained steadfast in their mission.The apostles, once hiding in fear after Jesus' crucifixion, now boldly performed miracles in the same temple courts where their teacher had been condemned. As their influence grew, so did the resistance from religious authorities. Arrested, miraculously freed, and then arrested again, Peter stands before the hi...