In this special Valentine’s-focused episode of Every Day Matters, Pastor Jeff reminds us that following Jesus is a daily journey, not something we save just for Sundays. He reflects on what it truly means to live fully and love well, drawing from Scripture and everyday life to show how God uses each day to grow our faith, shape our character, and deepen our relationships.

Jeff challenges the way our culture often defines love as just a feeling. Feelings come and go, but real love is built on commitment. God’s love doesn’t change, and He invites us to grow in that same steady, sacrificial love—with our spouses, families, friends, and even those who are hard to love. Love shows up through patience, kindness, forgiveness, and intentional choices over time.

This episode is a reminder that love is the clearest mark of a follower of Jesus. When we receive God’s unconditional love and pass it on to others, our everyday lives become a powerful witness. Because when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Everyday faith takes center stage as Pastor Jeff sits down with his close friend, Jeff Helton, for an honest and encouraging conversation about following Jesus beyond Sunday mornings. From the start, Jeff Helton shares his heart for living out faith in the ordinary rhythms of life, where work, relationships, and challenges meet real trust in God. His story reflects a deep belief that God is just as present in the mundane as He is in the miraculous.

Jeff Helton speaks openly about the daily choices that shape a life of obedience and surrender. Rather than chasing perfection, he points to faithfulness, showing up, trusting God in uncertainty, and believing that Jesus meets us right where we are. His perspective offers reassurance to anyone who feels overwhelmed or unsure, reminding us that no season is wasted when God is involved.

Together, Pastor Jeff and Jeff Helton highlight the beauty of daily discipleship lived out in community and friendship. The conversation sets a tone of authenticity, hope, and trust in God’s greater purpose. It’s a reminder that following Jesus is not a one-time decision, but a daily walk and when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Rolling Hills Care & Counseling Ministry
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Clay Crossan joins Pastor Jeff to share how God met him in a season when success still felt empty. After chasing baseball, business, and comfort, Clay hit a breaking point with health scares, anxiety, and the fear of what comes after this life. That honest crisis sparked a deep search, and through Scripture, honest questions, and resources like Tim Keller’s, The Reason for God, Clay finally surrendered to Jesus and experienced God’s real presence and peace.

As Clay and his wife, Allie, grew in faith, the Lord reshaped their family through community and discipleship. Clay describes how surrounding themselves with other believers helped him become a better husband, father, and friend, and how obedience over time created “ripple effects” as friends and family encountered Christ too. He encourages listeners to share faith the way we share what we love, with humility, compassion, and a willingness to meet people where they are.

Clay also explains Alpha, a welcoming, eight-week space for people to ask honest questions about Jesus, the Bible, and faith without pressure. He challenges believers to pray, listen for the Spirit’s prompting, and invite someone to take a next step, because when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Tim Keller - The Reason for God
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