“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” — John 10:11

Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood explore one of the most comforting and confronting pictures Jesus gives of Himself: the Good Shepherd — the One who protects, pursues, provides for, and patiently leads us… even when we wander.

Together they unpack:

• Why Jesus calls Himself “the Good Shepherd” — and what that meant in ancient culture
• The surprising truth about sheep: easily distracted, easily lost, and deeply dependent
• Why recognising our own “sheep tendencies” helps us understand God’s grace
• How Jesus doesn’t just guide us — He lays His life across the gate to protect us
• The beauty of a Shepherd who knows us by name and knows what we need
• How God pursues us even when we take the harder path or ignore His voice
• Why shepherding also reflects how we care, pray for, and stand in the gap for others
• How this whole week points to the heart of Christmas — Jesus coming near, giving Himself, and reconciling us to the Father

This conversation ties together a rich week of episodes — from guarding our hearts, to the prophecies of Jesus’ coming, to the forgiveness He brings — ending with the reminder that He is good, He is faithful, and He is the One who leads us home.

If you’ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, distracted, or unsure of God’s nearness, may this episode anchor you again in the truth:
Your Shepherd is close. He sees you, protects you, and knows exactly how to lead you.

May it draw you deeper into wonder, gratitude, and joy as you walk with Him.

&ldquo;I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.&rdquo; &mdash; John 10:11
Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood explore one of the most comforting and confronting pictures Jesus gives of Himself: the Good Shepherd &mdash; the One who protects, pursues, provides for, and patiently leads us&hellip; even when we wander.
Together they unpack:
&bull; Why Jesus calls Himself &ldquo;the Good Shepherd&rdquo; &mdash; and what that meant in ancient culture &bull; The surprising truth about sheep: easily distracted, easily lost, and deeply dependent &bull; Why recognising our own &ldquo;sheep tendencies&rdquo; helps us understand God&rsquo;s grace &bull; How Jesus doesn&rsquo;t just guide us &mdash; He lays His life across the gate to protect us &bull; The beauty of a Shepherd who knows us by name and knows what we need &bull; How God pursues us even when we take the harder path or ignore His voice &bull; Why shepherding also reflects how we care, pray for, and stand in the gap for others &bull; How this whole week points to the heart of Christmas &mdash; Jesus coming near, giving Himself, and reconciling us to the Father
This conversation ties together a rich week of episodes &mdash; from guarding our hearts, to the prophecies of Jesus&rsquo; coming, to the forgiveness He brings &mdash; ending with the reminder that He is good, He is faithful, and He is the One who leads us home.
If you&rsquo;ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, distracted, or unsure of God&rsquo;s nearness, may this episode anchor you again in the truth: Your Shepherd is close. He sees you, protects you, and knows exactly how to lead you.
May it draw you deeper into wonder, gratitude, and joy as you walk with Him.

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