Talk is Cheap

This week on the Preview Podcast, Evan and Justin wrap up the Book of Joshua by highlighting Joshua 24 and his farewell address, including the iconic call to “choose this day whom you will serve” and “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” They connect Joshua’s warning about Israel’s temptation toward heritage, upbringing, and cultural idols to modern believers’ struggles with complacency, busyness, and everyday idols like social media, hobbies, and prioritizing sports over worship. The conversation emphasizes that talk is cheap, true commitment requires actions and accountability, and God’s holiness demands exclusive worship rather than syncretism. They preview how Israel’s failure to follow through leads into Judges, and they also note the July 19 Prayer Push focused on local government, first responders, and revival in Sinlahe.

00:00 Welcome and Setup

00:28 Prayer Push Update

01:07 Joshua Finale Overview

02:20 Choose Whom You Serve

04:36 Modern Idols and Complacency

09:23 You Are Not Able

13:46 God Lets Us Choose

18:29 Put Teeth to Faith

21:16 Passing Faith Down

22:34 Next Week in Judges