We want God to come through, but on our terms. We demand ease, favor, instant breakthrough, and validation, and when those expectations aren’t met, we call it a trial. But what if the real trial is our refusal to lay down our entitlement? This week on Win Today, bestselling author Gary Thomas pulls no punches. He exposes the modern lie that faith means personal fulfillment, that comfort means favor, and that hardship means failure. And he shows how distraction is more than a bad habit—it’s a spiritual breakdown. Because when the soul loses its focus, bitterness, offense, and relational dysfunction are not far behind. If you’ve ever felt spiritually entitled, subtly bitter, or confused about why you’re still offended by things you “moved past,” this conversation is for you.
You’ll learn:
- Why entitlement is sabotaging your faith
- The subtle difference between spiritual desire and spiritual demand
- How distraction is spiritually disorienting you
- Why offense often begins with unmet expectations
- What real maturity looks like in a culture of comfort and convenience
Guest Bio
Gary Thomas is an international bestselling author and teaching pastor who has spent decades equipping believers to walk in spiritual maturity and relational wholeness. Known for classics like Sacred Marriage and When to Walk Away, Gary’s work integrates timeless biblical wisdom with profound insight into the emotional and spiritual health of believers. His latest work tackles one of the most ignored dynamics in the Church today: entitlement in our faith and the soul’s vulnerability to distraction, bitterness, and offense. He lives in Colorado with his wife and continues to travel the world preaching a message of Christ-centered transformation.
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Resources Mentioned This Week
- The Life You Were Reborn to Live: Dismantling 12 Lies That Rob Your Intimacy with God
- Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out
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