Welcome to The Average Pursuit
A podcast for those who feel overlooked, worn out, or stuck in the grind—but still believe there’s something more.
Here, we talk real life. Real faith. Real struggles.
Because chasing purpose doesn’t mean having it all together—it means showing up anyway.
Each episode is a blend of honest storytelling, biblical encouragement, and practical tools to help you grow—spiritually, emotionally, and personally. Whether you're tired, a discouraged believer, or just someone trying to make sense of life, you're not alone.
This is where average people pursue extraordinary grace.
🎧 Tune in, be encouraged, and take the next faithful step forward.
In this episode, Jonathan Sheppard explores the critical moment in a believer's life when faith transitions from mere belief to active movement. He emphasizes the dangers of remaining stagnant on the 'shore' of faith, where c...
In this conversation, Jonathan Sheppard explores the theme of spiritual refinement through the metaphor of fire, as introduced by John the Baptist. He discusses the process of exposing impurities, entering the fire of trials,...
In this conversation, Jonathan Sheppard explores the theme of spiritual refinement through the metaphor of fire, as introduced by John the Baptist. He discusses the process of exposing impurities, entering the fire of trials,...
As we step into a new year, this episode is a pause — not a pivot. The Average Pursuit is continuing with weekly episodes, but we’re also adding new tools designed to help listeners move from inspiration to lived faithfulness...
In this episode, Jonathan takes us beneath the surface of spiritual life to explore why so many believers feel tired, unstable, or inconsistent in their walk with Christ. We live in a culture obsessed with visible results—bus...
The Average Pursuit is a podcast for people who want to follow Jesus with intention in the middle of real life. In a world that pulls us in a hundred directions, this podcast helps you slow down, cut through the noise, and pu...
This week’s episode builds directly on Sunday’s sermon, “Emerging Refined,” where we stepped into Stage 3 of the refining process. In the sermon, we explored how God uses fire—not to destroy us, but to reveal, remove, and tra...
Dear weary believer, I see you. Or maybe it’s better said — God sees you. You’ve been faithful in ways most will never notice. You’ve shown up to serve when the crowd didn’t clap. You’ve prayed prayers in secret…
We’ve all been there. You know the Bible says Jesus has already won. You’ve sung about victory in Christ. You’ve heard the sermons and maybe even preached them. And yet—on Monday morning you wake up feeling defeated. Temptat…
For years, I thought I was doing fine spiritually because I knew how to play church. My grandfather was a pastor, and I grew up around the rhythms of church life. I knew if I showed up on Sunday, I wouldn’t get that midweek phone call checkin…
