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Focused Thoughts | Pastor Josh Hersey | Misfit Mindset

What if the freedom you’ve been fighting for is not about trying harder but thinking differently? In this fourth installment of the Misfit Mindset series, we dive into Colossians 3, Ephesians 4, Hebrews 4, and 1 Corinthians 10 to uncover what real repentance means and how to overcome sin, addiction, shame, and destructive patterns by leaning into the Rock instead of running from God. Discover the difference between to shuv and metanoia, why willpower is not enough to defeat temptation, how Satan distorts our view of God, and how to come boldly to the throne of grace even after you fail; if you are wrestling with sin, stuck in cycles, or longing for true spiritual freedom, this message will shift your mindset and draw you closer to the heart of the Father.
 
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When People Walk Away

Have you ever felt the sting when someone walks out of your life? In this raw and honest Cornerstone Conversation, Pastor Josh and the guys open up about rejection, insecurity, loyalty, and the tension of leadership when people leave. From a powerful day-one moment where God spoke the words “Don’t watch the ones that leave” to the ongoing wrestling match between our flesh and our faith, this episode dives deep into what it means to stay rooted, stay loyal, and stay obedient when your emotions want to spiral.
 
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To Do We Must Be | Pastor Josh Hersey | Misfit Mindset

If you’ve ever felt the tension of following Jesus in a world that keeps pulling you to conform, this message is for you. In Week 3 of Misfit Mindset, we unpack what it really means to live different on purpose. Rooted in Psalm 143:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17–21, and John 15, this teaching explores the powerful truth that identity comes before activity and that in order to do the will of God, we must first learn to abide in Him. We are not working for acceptance but from it. We are ambassadors of Christ, called to represent Him in a culture that often moves the opposite direction.
This message will challenge you to rethink your relationship with God, stir your affection for Him, and discover how to stay connected to the Vine so real spiritual fruit can grow. If you want to understand what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, walk in your new identity in Christ, and live a life that truly reflects the gospel, lean in and watch to the end.
 
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The Vulnerability of a Misfit

What does it really mean to live as a “misfit” in a world obsessed with fitting in? In this honest and surprisingly vulnerable conversation, Pastor Josh opens up about rejection as a child, battling not fitting in in rooms full of high-level leaders, the pain of people leaving the church, and the tension of being transparent when your brokenness actually hurts someone.
This episode of Misfit Mindset is not about being weird for the sake of being weird. It is about renewing your mind, refusing to conform to the patterns of this world, and embracing the kind of life that stands out because it walks closely with Jesus. If you have ever felt like you do not fit in, questioned why you are in the room, wrestled with vulnerability, or feared that your imperfections disqualify you, this conversation will remind you that following Christ does not erase your humanity. It redeems it, reshapes it, and uses it for something far greater than performance or approval.
 
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Who Before Do | Pastor Josh Hersey | Misfit Mindset

In Week 2 of Misfit Mindset, Pastor Josh Hersey unpacks the powerful truth that identity precedes activity, showing from 1 Peter 2, John 3, Romans 8, Colossians 3, and Romans 12 that we do not earn our place with God by performance but receive it through adoption into His family. Through the story of Nicodemus and the language of being born again, this message confronts the exhausting mindset of striving and replaces it with the freedom of sonship, reminding us that when we truly understand who we are in Christ, we begin to live differently on purpose.
If you have ever wrestled with trying to do enough for God, this teaching reframes discipleship around intimacy, transformation of the mind, and learning to live from identity rather than for approval.
 
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The Foot in The Parking Lot

What if isolation feels normal but was never meant to be? In this episode, we unpack the striking metaphor of a “foot in the parking lot” to talk honestly about disconnection, humility, serving, and why so many Christians feel detached from purpose and community. Through real stories, Scripture, and lived experience, we explore how serving others isn’t about titles, recognition, or church culture, but about stepping back into the design Jesus intended for His body. If you’ve ever felt unnecessary, overlooked, burned out, or unsure where you belong, this conversation may reframe everything.
 
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