Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

Luke 23:32-43: Which Thief Are You?

Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt

Show Notes

It's Holy Week! You've probably seen this image before… three crosses on a hill. Maybe on a bumper sticker, a piece of jewelry, a church sign, or a social media post; but in Luke 23:39-43, we're invited to look closer. In this episode, Madi and Grant unpack the powerful reality behind those three crosses, specifically the two thieves beside Jesus. In their final moments, both men face the same Savior… yet they respond in completely different ways. One hardens his heart. The other humbly turns to Jesus.

And the question we're left with is: which one are we?

We're talking about: -The contrast between a hardened heart and a surrendered one -What it looks like to recognize our need for a Savior -The power of salvation -And how even in his final breath, one thief found grace This episode is an invitation to reflect, to soften, and to remember that it's never too late to turn to Him. My prayer is that you would see yourself honestly, respond to Jesus fully, and rest in the truth that salvation is available to YOU. New episodes every Thursday at 7am EST 🤍

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