In this episode, Doug Hannah and Pastor Curt Hoover discuss why we feel so exhausted by New Year's resolutions. We look at the "American Gospel" of self-improvement and moralism, and contrast it with the story of the 12-year-old Jesus, who wasn't focused on self-help, but was resolute about his Father's business.

We also discuss the film My Dinner with Andre, the spiritual danger of "sleepwalking" through life, and share a powerful story about a dying man who finally found peace in true forgiveness.

In this episode, we cover:

• Intro: We are finally on video

• Are we "sleepwalking" through life? (My Dinner with Andre)

• The problem with New Year's Resolutions vs. Being "Resolute"

• Jesus at 12 Years Old: Seeking Wisdom vs. Smarts

• Law vs. Gospel: Why the "American Gospel" is exhausting

• Why Baptism and Communion are gifts, not "rituals"

• A Dying Man’s Confession: A story of total forgiveness

• How to rest in Christ this year

About Anchored in Christ: Anchored in Christ is a podcast dedicated to finding rest in the finished work of Jesus. Hosted by Doug Hannah and Pastor Kurt Hoover, we explore theology, culture, and what it means to live as Christians in a world that demands we do everything ourselves.

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