2 Dec 2025
Childlike, Not Childish: Trusting God Through the Weight of Life | KNOT Strong Podcast Ep 25
We lose our "Childlike Spirit" when…• Trust becomes control• Wonder becomes cynicism• Purity becomes numbness• Openness becomes guardedness• Belovedness becomes performance• Rest becomes busyness• Humility becomes pride• Dependence becomes self-relianceThis is the spiritual journey from childlikeness → adulthood → world-weariness — the very arc your theme Prodigal Spirit — Fully Emptied touches so deeply.In this deeply honest and surprisingly uplifting episode, Tim and Kurtis sit down during one of the most physically and emotionally demanding weeks of their year. Between ongoing cancer battles, running the huge Deck the Chairs event at Jacksonville Beach, and navigating the holidays, both men open up about what it means to follow God with a childlike – not childish – spirit even when life feels overwhelming.From health updates and family stories to football, faith, fatigue, and raw prayer, this episode is full of vulnerability, humor, and real-world encouragement for men trying to stay strong in the midst of strain.⏱️ Key Moments & Topics:0:00 – Opening & Deck the Chairs updatePodcast intro, Deck the Chairs overview, and Curtis describing the growth, workload, and logistics of the Jacksonville Beach event.3:48 – Prostate cancer update & physical tollCurtis shares about living without testosterone, sleep deprivation, recent one‑wheel crashes, and the physical cost of running Deck the Chairs.7:18 – Tim’s cancer update & impending PET scanTim explains his cancer history, shift from chemo to immunotherapy, mixed test results, kidney concerns, and the high‑stakes PET scan happening the next morning.11:23 – Thanksgiving, community, and support systemBoth men talk about disrupted holidays, staying at the beach to serve, the local Christian community, and practical support that helps them keep going.12:14 – Jaguars talk & joy in simple thingsLighthearted segment on the Jaguars’ season, tickets, parking, and sharing football moments with family as a source of joy amid hard seasons.18:03 – Opening prayer and season of strainCurtis prays over their health, fatigue, and work; they explain why episodes may be sporadic and how the podcast actually feeds their souls.19:35 – Framing the “childlike spirit” (not childish)They clearly distinguish “childlike” from “childish” and outline the core traits: trust, openness, reverence, awe, and stripping away worldly defenses.22:43 – Biblical foundation for childlike faithDiscussion of Matthew 19 and other passages about receiving the kingdom like a child, dependence on God, vulnerability, and purity of heart.27:20 – How adulthood erodes childlike wonderThey unpack how pain, control, cynicism, and self‑reliance harden the heart, referencing vulnerability (à la Brené Brown) and the walls men often build.61:05 – Closing: aging, hope, and living childlike to the endCurtis and Tim reflect on growing older, wanting to keep a childlike spirit, being untethered from the world, and Curtis heading back out to welcome a busload of seniors at Deck the Chairs.If this episode encouraged you, please like, comment, and subscribe! Share it with someone who could use a reminder of the power of grace in everyday life.👊 Stay KNOT Strong.💬 Join the conversation in the comments below.#KNOTStrong#ChildlikeFaith#MensMinistry#ChristianPodcast#FaithInHardTimes#CancerJourney#DeckTheChairs#JacksonvilleBeach#ChristianEncouragement#StayStrong
