A governor with total authority stands face to face with Truth and flinches. We follow Jesus from Gethsemane to the halls of Roman power and watch Pilate wrestle with a verdict he knows is wrong but hands down anyway. Along the way, we unpack why the Sanhedrin needed Rome, how Passover customs put Barabbas in the spotlight, and why a brewing riot made political safety more attractive than moral courage. When Pilate asks, “What is truth?” to the very one who is the truth, we see the central tension that still defines our choices.
We read John 18 closely to hear Jesus’ claim that his kingdom is not of this world and that he came to testify to the truth. Then we flip the lens toward our own lives: when the crowd grows loud and the cost of doing right rises, what anchors keep us steady? We break down the difference between opinions and convictions—one shifts with mood, the other is a Scripture‑shaped predecision. Through vivid stories and clear teaching, we lay out four non‑negotiable convictions for followers of Jesus: grounding life in biblical truth, practicing real dependence on God in crisis and calm, committing to the local church as God’s plan A for formation and mission, and pursuing holy living that reflects our identity in Christ.
This conversation is practical, challenging, and deeply hopeful. You’ll come away with simple ways to form habits that outlast pressure—daily Scripture, honest prayer, committed community, and clear boundaries that turn values into action. If you’ve ever felt the pull to please people, protect status, or postpone obedience, this one will meet you where you are and point you to a better way. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find the show. What conviction are you setting right now?
