When God disrupts what’s familiar, He’s often inviting us into deeper trust.
In this episode of The Walk, Kurtis Parks sits down with Jeff Deyo to talk about calling, pain, faithfulness, and what it really means to shepherd people—not just lead platforms.

In this conversation, you’ll hear Jeff and Kurtis talk about:

Why pastoring is less about performance and more about guiding people to God
How pain and disappointment often precede clarity in our calling
What it looks like to be “comfortable in the uncomfortable” as a follower of Jesus
Why the church doesn’t need more spectators—it needs more shepherded disciples
The difference between feeding sheep and teaching them how to graze
Staying rooted when it would be easier to walk away

Guest Bio

Jeff Deyo is the lead pastor of Trinity Church Waxahachie in Waxahachie, Texas, near Dallas. He is an author, speaker, leadership coach, and longtime worship leader best known as the former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning band Sonicflood. Jeff has written and recorded over 75 songs, authored several books on worship and leadership, and served for 14 years as a professor at North Central University in Minneapolis. Today, Jeff’s heart is centered on pastoring people into deeper intimacy with God, raising up disciples, and helping leaders live rooted, Spirit-led lives.

Pull Quote

“The only place God wants you to be comfortable is in the uncomfortable—because that’s where faith actually grows.”

Helpful Links

https://www.jeffdeyo.com
https://www.instagram.com/jeffdeyo

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Ep 161: Jeff Deyo: Getting Comfortable in the Uncomfortable When God Calls You Deeper