Episode Overview

Podcast: Jack Hibbs Podcast
Episode: The End Of Us
Host: Jack Hibbs
Date: November 3, 2025

In "The End Of Us," Jack Hibbs delivers a bold, gospel-centered message urging believers to come to the end of themselves—both individually and collectively—in pursuit of true discipleship in Christ. Drawing on biblical texts, historical revival, and personal anecdotes, Hibbs challenges Christians to deny self, surrender wholly to Jesus, and live out authentic faith marked by humility, repentance, and Spirit-empowered living.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Cost of Following Christ

[00:39 – 03:30]

• Hibbs begins by questioning what it truly means to be a Christ follower, highlighting Jesus’ instruction: "You’ve got to deny yourself. You cannot deny yourself unless you understand yourself… Without Jesus, we're not good for one another. But with Christ, everything changes." (Jack Hibbs, 00:39)
• He emphasizes that Christian life is fundamentally about self-denial, not self-improvement.

2. The Power and Simplicity of the Gospel

[01:40 – 04:30]

• Hibbs shares the story of evangelist George Whitefield, whose simple gospel preaching drew tens of thousands, even impressing Ben Franklin at Boston Commons.
  • Notable Moment: Ben Franklin measures the crowd, concludes the effect is supernatural, and supports Whitefield’s ministry.
• Hibbs underscores: "There’s power in the simplicity of the gospel… Jesus died on the cross for all, but to those who believe in him… he would grant them eternal life." (Jack Hibbs, 03:20)

3. The Role of Scripture and the Holy Spirit

[04:30 – 08:32]

• The necessity of combining Bible reading and the Holy Spirit’s guidance for spiritual growth:
  • “There are Christians today that have no idea that there has to be a combo for you to grow in life. And that combo is a constant feeding upon the Bible. Now the Holy Spirit's got something to use in your life.” (Jack Hibbs, 05:45)
• Hibbs warns that many criticize the Bible without reading it, missing the Spirit's transformational work.

4. Coming to the End of Self — The Path of Discipleship

[08:32 – 13:20]

• Drawing from Matthew 16:24-26, Hibbs describes Jesus’ call: deny self, take up the cross, and follow.
• "Coming to the end of us means this: We need to face up with anger… We need to come to the end of ourselves. It's not about us, it's about Him." (Jack Hibbs, 09:15)
• Denying self is a daily commitment, not a one-time act.

Notable Quote

"Give up your life and let him live his life through you. That is called Christianity."
(Jack Hibbs, 12:45)

5. The Ultimate Profit and Loss: Soul v. Worldly Gain

[10:57 – 14:15]

• He challenges the value system of the world:
  • "For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? ... The currency of this world… does not exchange over into the currency of heaven." (Jack Hibbs, 11:40)

6. Righteous Anger vs. Self-Righteous Anger

[14:15 – 17:46]

• Hibbs distinguishes between holy anger (rooted in righteousness) and selfish anger (vengeance, hurt).
• Shares a personal story about a Facebook imposter, revealing his internal struggle with anger and the temptation for revenge.
• "Let God take care of your problems. He knows how to do it, but he's telling us… don't avenge yourselves." (Jack Hibbs, 15:10)
• Holy anger is from God, but taking vengeance is not.

Notable Quote

"There's an anger that God even encourages you to operate under—the anger of holiness, the anger of righteousness. When you see something wrong... you can stand up because you're standing on the truth."
(Jack Hibbs, 16:00)

7. God’s Justice: ‘Vengeance is Mine’

[17:46 – 19:20]

• Citing Romans 12:19 and Deuteronomy 32:35, Hibbs explains God’s promise to judge evil in His timing, counseling listeners to trust God instead of seeking their own vengeance.
  • “In due time, their feet will slip… God is saying… 'I’ll take care of it.'” (Jack Hibbs, 18:00)

8. Brokenness & Repentance: The Path to Transformation

[19:00 – 19:59]

• Hibbs appeals for introspection and repentance:
  • “To be broken is to say, God, you caught me and I’m busted. But instead of doubling down on it, God, I’m forsaking it… I want to be saved. I want to have forgiveness. I want to go to heaven. That would be brokenness.” (Jack Hibbs, 19:30)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On self-denial:
  “I'm not good for me, and you're not good for you. We in and of ourselves, without Jesus, we're not good for one another. But with Christ, everything changes.”
  (Jack Hibbs, 00:50)

• On the simplicity of the gospel:
  “There’s power in the simplicity of the gospel.”
  (Jack Hibbs, 03:15)

• On the world’s economy vs. God’s:
  “The currency of this world… does not exchange over into the currency of heaven. God operates off an incredible and different economy. And that economy is based on blood. His blood, not yours.”
  (Jack Hibbs, 11:58)

• On anger and vengeance:
  “Let God take care of your problems. He knows how to do it… Do not take the matters into your own hands. Don’t seek to vindicate, to make a plan, to punish or to take revenge upon someone.”
  (Jack Hibbs, 15:05 & 15:37)

Important Segment Timestamps

| MM:SS | Segment | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:39 | Are you a Christ follower? The call to deny self | | 01:40 | The story of George Whitefield’s preaching and Ben Franklin’s response | | 04:30 | The role of the Word and the Holy Spirit in growth | | 08:32 | Denying self and the process of discipleship | | 10:57 | What profit if you gain the world and lose your soul? | | 14:15 | Facing anger; righteous vs. unrighteous anger | | 17:46 | Vengeance is God’s; citations from Hebrews and Deuteronomy | | 19:00 | Call to brokenness, repentance, and new life in Christ |

Tone and Style

Jack Hibbs’ delivery is bold, earnest, and passionate, moving seamlessly between biblical exposition, vivid personal anecdotes, and direct appeals for heart-level change. His language is accessible but uncompromising, seeking both to convict and to comfort his listeners.

Takeaways

• True discipleship demands self-denial, daily surrender, and letting Christ live through you.
• Authentic Christianity is rooted in simplicity, repentance, and dependence on the Holy Spirit and Scripture.
• Believers must resist the urge for personal vengeance, trusting wholly in God’s justice.
• Brokenness before God brings transformation, forgiveness, and a renewed life purpose.

For further resources or devotionals, visit jackhibbs.com.