What It Really Means to Put Your Faith in Jesus (Practical & Biblical Truth)

What does it really mean to put your faith in Jesus?

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast with Mike Stone, we go beyond clichés and dig into the heart of faith. Putting your faith in Jesus is not about religion, rules, or being “good enough.” It’s about trust, surrender, and a real relationship with the One who makes us new.

📖 Scriptures mentioned:
James 2:19 – Even the demons believe.
Romans 10:9 – Confess and believe, and you will be saved.
Philippians 1:6 – God finishes the good work He begins.

✅ In this short but powerful message, you’ll learn:
•  Why faith is more than just belief.
•. How surrender changes everything.
•. Why faith is a daily decision, not a one-time prayer.
•. How Jesus transforms hearts and lives.

If you’ve ever wondered “Have I really put my faith in Jesus?” this episode will encourage and challenge you.

🙏 Take the step today—talk to Jesus, trust Him, and let Him lead you.

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YouTube Chapters:
00:00 – Real Talk: What Does It Mean to Put Your Faith in Jesus?
00:49 – More Than Just Belief (James 2:19)
01:25 – Trust and Surrender (Romans 10:9)
02:41 – Relationship, Not Religion
03:06 – What Faith Produces in Your Life
03:37 – Daily Faith, Not One-Time Faith
04:02 – God’s Promise (Philippians 1:6)
04:26 – A Simple Prayer of Surrender
04:57 – Why This Message Matters

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
Hey, friends, I want to talkto you about something
really personal today.
Not religious.
This is not polished.
Just real.
You've probably heardthis phrase before.
You've just got toput your faith in Jesus.
But what doesthat actually mean?
Like, practically.

(00:20):
Emotionally.
Spiritually?
I think a lot of us, whether wegrew up in church or not,
we can get confused by that.
So let me break it down.
The way I understand it,the way I've lived it.
And maybe, just maybe,this will speak
to where you are today.

(00:43):
Jesus.
Okay, so first,putting your faith in
Jesus is more thanjust believing he existed.
It's not checking a boxthat says, yeah,
I believe in God.
And moving on.
The Bible actually sayseven demons believe God exists

(01:05):
and they tremble.

That's James 2 (01:07):
19.
So faith.
It's not just about belief.
It's trust.
It's saying, Jesus, I believeyou are who you said you are,
and I trust you enoughto give you my heart.
My decisions, all my baggage.

(01:29):
My future.
That's a big step.
But that's the step.
Faith starts when we admitwe can't fix it ourselves.
We all carry stuff.
Regret, shame, pride, fear.
Faith says I can't carrythis anymore.
But you can.
It's surrender.

(01:50):
Not just emotionally,but spiritually.

Romans 10 (01:53):
9 says, if you confess with your mouth
that Jesus is Lord, and believein your heart
that God raised himfrom the dead,
you will be saved.
That's not a magic formula.
That's a heart transaction.
You're handing over control.
You're saying, Jesus,I need you.

(02:15):
I want to follow you.
This next part is huge.
Faith is not about earningpoints with God.
It's notabout being good enough.
Our society is transactional.
This is all about relationshipwith the one who is good enough.

(02:36):
Jesus didn't die sowe could follow rules.
He died so we couldwalk with him.
There was separation between us.
It allows us to talk to him,to know him and to love him.
That's what faith looks like.
It's alive. It's real.
And here's the thing.

(02:57):
Faith doesn't make you perfect.
It makes you new.
So when youput your faith in Jesus,
the Holy Spirit startsworking in your life.
You'll start to noticeyour heart softening.
Your priorities start shifting.
Your capacityto love starts growing.
Not overnight.

(03:17):
Not all at once.
But it's real.
Faith doesn't makeyou religious.
It makes you new.
And maybe this is themost important thing
that I can say.
Putting your faith in Jesus.
It isn't a one time prayer.
And then you're good.
Putting your faith inJesus is a daily decision.

(03:40):
It's a relationshipyou return to again and again.
Some days your faithwill feel strong, and other days
you'll feel like you're barelyhanging on.
But God doesn't let go.

Philippians 1 (03:53):
6 says, he who began a good work in
you will carry it onto completion.
That's a promise.
And Jesus always keepshis promises.
So if you're watching thisand you're wondering,
have I really putmy faith in Jesus?
Well, don't overthink it.

(04:14):
Just be honest with him.
Talk to him.
And you can say something like,Jesus, I believe in you.
I need you.
I'm tired of trying to do thison my own. I trust you.
I surrender,forgive me and lead me.
That's not a screw up.
That's just real faith.
Raw and honest.

(04:34):
If you haven'talready taken that step,
let this be a reminder.
Keep trusting him.
Keep walking with him.
He's not done with you.
And friend.
You are not alone.
I wanted to share thisbecause this really is
the crux of why I am doingwhat I'm doing

(04:55):
with this podcast.
It's what startedthis whole idea of just
reaching outand encouraging people.
And so with all that'sgoing on in our world,
I wanted to comeback to the basics
and remind you.
So thanks for watching.
If this spoke to you.
Please like it?

(05:15):
Share it. Subscribe.
Drop a comment.
I'd love to hear from you.
Remember, you're not aloneand Jesus is closer
than you think.