Simple Solutions to Big Prayers | Closer to Jesus Podcast S2 Ep 28 (2025)

In this episode we unpack a powerful truth from Joshua’s leadership: sometimes one small step of obedience is all it takes to unlock your next victory. Have you been praying for a breakthrough, yet feel stuck or overwhelmed? What if the solution is simpler than you think?

We walk through Joshua 7, when a hidden act of disobedience stopped Israel in its tracks—and how God's clear and practical solution turned defeat into destiny. Through this story, and others like the parting of the Red Sea and Jesus healing the lame man, we learn that God is not just miraculous—He’s also practical.

📖 Bible Verses Mentioned:
2 Corinthians 10:3–6 – Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ

Joshua 7:1–13 – Israel’s defeat at Ai and the power of obedience

Exodus 14:10–16 – Moses and the Red Sea: “Why cry to Me? Tell the people to move!”

Matthew 14 – Jesus feeds the 5,000 with a simple instruction

Matthew 17 – Peter finds tax money in a fish

John 5:6–9 – “Take up your bed and walk” – a simple instruction, a complete healing

Revelation 5:1–5 – When no one else could open the scroll, the Lion of Judah could

💡 In this episode, I talk about:
-The danger of wilderness thinking
-How to hold your thoughts captive before they hold you
-Why obedience in small things can unlock big miracles
-What to do when you feel stuck, discouraged, or overlooked


A reminder that Jesus is always the solution—even when it seems no one else can help

Maybe the answer you’ve been waiting for isn’t delayed—it’s just disguised as something simple.

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