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Are You Dead Yet? How Surrender, Sabbath, and Saying Yes Unlocks the Life God Has for You | S2 E8
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- Empowered Life Podcast
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- Apr 15, 2026
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He had seen the world. Over 50 nations. Thousands of lives impacted. But even then, he still had to ask himself one question: “Are you dead yet?” Not physically, but spiritually. Because the truth is, we can do a lot for God… without ever fully surrendering to Him. Johnny’s story is a powerful reminder that burnout doesn’t come from doing too little. It often comes from doing too much in our own strength. And Sabbath isn’t just rest. It’s full dependence. We’re not called to carry the weight. We’re called to lay it down. We are fighting to ensure the next generation doesn’t just survive—but walks in purpose, identity, and truth through the power of mentorship. 🚨 TAKE ACTION: Help us send a local mentor to stand in the gap → https://alliesyouth.org/give In this episode, we discuss: The Question That Changes Everything: “Are you dead yet?”: Why surrender, not striving, is the key to real impact. The Reality of Burnout: How even strong leaders can hit a breaking point. Kingdom Sabbath: Why rest isn’t optional, and what it actually looks like. The Illusion of Control: Why we think everything depends on us… and how to release it. The Allies Connection: How mentorship creates generational impact through surrender and obedience. CHAPTERS:0:00 - “Are you dead yet?”2:15 - Johnny’s global impact and mission work6:40 - The unseen: Living in the eternal, not the temporary12:30 - Burnout, anxiety, and hitting a breaking point18:10 - What Sabbath actually means (and what it doesn’t)26:45 - Letting go of control and responsibility34:20 - Living from overflow, not depletion41:00 - Hearing God daily and slowing down49:15 - The Allies connection: mentorship that multiplies impact THE ALLIES MISSION:At Allies, we don’t wait for crisis. We step in early. Through local mentors, we break cy…