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NEW GUEST ALERT! Oh hey! Have you ever had the thought “I thank God I’m not like them...”
It’s a thought we might never say out loud, but one that creeps into our hearts more often than we’d like to admit.

In today’s episode, Ash is joined by Joelle to unpack the parable from Luke 18, where a Pharisee proudly lists his good deeds while a tax collector simply asks for mercy. Jesus ends the story with this powerful truth:
“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” — Luke 18:14 (NIV)

Joelle opens up about how easy it is—even for those in ministry or long-time Christians—to slip into spiritual pride. Together, they talk honestly about comparison, outward appearances, and how God is always more interested in our hearts than our church attendance, Bible knowledge, or leadership titles.

If you’ve ever found yourself unintentionally judging others or finding your self-worth in how you stack up, this episode is a gentle but timely reminder: God’s not looking for polished perfection—He’s looking for humble hearts.

NEW GUEST ALERT! Oh hey! Have you ever had the thought&nbsp;&ldquo;I thank God I&rsquo;m not like them...&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a thought we might never say out loud, but one that creeps into our hearts more often than we&rsquo;d like to admit.
In today&rsquo;s episode, Ash is joined by Joelle to unpack the parable from Luke 18, where a Pharisee proudly lists his good deeds while a tax collector simply asks for mercy. Jesus ends the story with this powerful truth: &ldquo;I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.&rdquo; &mdash; Luke 18:14 (NIV)
Joelle opens up about how easy it is&mdash;even for those in ministry or long-time Christians&mdash;to slip into spiritual pride. Together, they talk honestly about comparison, outward appearances, and how God is always more interested in our hearts than our church attendance, Bible knowledge, or leadership titles.
If you&rsquo;ve ever found yourself unintentionally judging others or finding your self-worth in how you stack up, this episode is a gentle but timely reminder: God&rsquo;s not looking for polished perfection&mdash;He&rsquo;s looking for humble hearts.

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