{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Foverflow-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fmatthew-8-18-34-1Vbd1Hdc","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Matthew 8:18-34","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5485c859-685c-4d7f-9ce3-19b766b0aa05/8acddc4b-37e0-4684-a392-05c27ed8d8c8/pod-logo-800x800.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/f93d67ce-929c-4ca6-9551-37bdf7a2e7f4\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Matthew 8:18-34\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"What does it really cost to follow Jesus?\n\nIn this episode of The Overflow Podcast, we walk verse-by-verse through Matthew 8:18–34, where Jesus challenges would-be disciples, demonstrates His authority over nature, and casts demons out of the oppressed.\n\nThis passage forces us to wrestle with real questions:\n• Are we truly willing to follow Jesus wherever He leads?\n• Do we trust His authority even when life feels chaotic?\n• What happens when the power of Christ confronts darkness?\n\nIn this discussion we unpack:\nThe true cost of discipleship\nWhy Jesus told some people not to follow Him immediately\nThe deeper meaning behind Jesus calming the storm\nThe shocking story of demons entering the herd of pigs\nWhat this passage reveals about the authority and power of Christ\n\nIf you want to understand the Gospel of Matthew more deeply and grow in your walk with Jesus, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.\n\nSubscribe for weekly Bible teaching and conversations that help you understand Scripture and live it out."}