Pastor Ryan addresses the emotion of fear, using the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41 to show how Jesus challenges us to confront our fears with faith. He explains that Jesus's power is real, authoritative, and ultimately for us, and that He can calm not only the storms in our lives but also the fear within us.

Pastor Ryan addresses anxiety by reminding the congregation of their worth in God's eyes. He teaches that worry stems from a misplaced devotion and that overcoming it involves trusting in God’s intimate knowledge and provision for all their needs, as instructed by Jesus in Matthew.

Pastor Jason explains that Jesus' invitation to follow him requires denying oneself, bearing one's cross, and following him, as detailed in Mark 8:34-37. He contrasts the spiritual cost of discipleship with the empty pursuit of worldly gain, emphasizing that true fulfillment is found in surrendering to God's will. Ultimately, Pastor Jason reassures the congregation that the cost of discipleship has been paid by Jesus, urging them to find hope and safety in His redemptive work.