Many disciples of Jesus have a hard time letting go of their past. Who can blame them?! I know I struggle with that sometimes. Sometimes the awful, shameful things of our past can hinder us from fulfilling God's incredible plans for us. But, can it be that it isn't only the bad things of our past that keep us from moving forward? Here's what's happening in this episode:Segment: Did You Hear About This?In this segment I take a look at an issue taking place in our world and suggest how we - as disciples of Jesus - should respond to it. In today's segment, I reflect on how, apparently, social media platforms are blocking Christian voices for expressing biblical values.Here's the article I mention in the segment: Big Tech Blocks Disagreement with Transgender Ideology – Christians Must Continue to Lovingly Speak the TruthSegment: Equipping TimeThis is the portion of the episode when we analyze a portion of Scripture. What we're looking for are principles that will help us grow as disciples of Jesus. In today's Equipping Time, we take a look at Isaiah 43:16-21. This passage is pretty well known because it talks about the "New Thing" God would do for the people of Israel. But there's an incredible discipleship lesson embedded in this passage. Let's see what it's all about.Don't forget to sign up for my free workshop, The Call To Discipleship. In this 4-part video workshop I take you through a study of Matthew 4:18-20. We'll look at some discipleship principles that will I'm sure will help you grow as a disciple of Jesus. Click here to sign up for this free workshop: www.marioescobedo.org.Also, you can find additional teachings on my YouTube channel: Mario Escobedo on YouTube.Praying for your growth as a disciple!Dr. Mario