S3 Ep1 The Courage to be Uprooted

What does it take to say yes to Jesus when it means leaving comfort behind?

In this first episode of Season 3, Tim Shuck is joined by Cheryl Fletcher and Matt Weston to reflect on Luke 5:1–11 and the moment Jesus called the first disciples to leave everything and follow Him. Together, they share personal stories of unexpected turning points, difficult seasons, and the courage it takes to trust God one step at a time.

This conversation sets the tone for Season 3 by helping us see that courage doesn’t always feel bold in the moment, but it often leads to deeper roots in Jesus.

Episode Highlights

• Why courage often begins with discomfort
• The moment Peter left everything to follow Jesus—and what that means for us today
• What happens when you say yes to God and things don’t turn out the way you expected
• How God often reveals only the next step, not the whole plan
• The difference between reckless faith and courageous obedience
• How seasons of loss and uncertainty can deepen intimacy with Jesus
• Why the courageous choice is often the one that stretches you most

Featured Guests

Cheryl Fletcher (Novo Board Member & Pastor-in-Residence at APU) Cheryl shares powerful reflections from decades of ministry, including the courage it took to leave a stable church role and step into the unknown—just weeks before the world shut down in 2020. Her story is a reminder that obedience isn’t measured by outcomes, but by intimacy with Jesus.

Matt Weston (Novo's Chief Operating Officer) Matt talks honestly about leaving a secure ministry role to join Novo and the difficult season that followed when plans didn’t unfold the way he expected. His story highlights how God often uses disruption to form our identity more deeply.