Are You Dead Yet? How Surrender, Sabbath, and Saying Yes Unlocks the Life God Has for You | S2 E8

<p>He had seen the world. Over 50 nations. Thousands of lives impacted. But even then, he still had to ask himself one question:</p><p>“Are you dead yet?”</p><p>Not physically, but spiritually. Because the truth is, we can do a lot <em>for</em> God… without ever fully surrendering <em>to</em> Him.</p><p>Johnny’s story is a powerful reminder that burnout doesn’t come from doing too little. It often comes from doing too much in our own strength. And Sabbath isn’t just rest. It’s full dependence.</p><p>We’re not called to carry the weight. We’re called to lay it down.</p><p>We are fighting to ensure the next generation doesn’t just survive—but walks in purpose, identity, and truth through the power of mentorship.</p><p>🚨 TAKE ACTION: Help us send a local mentor to stand in the gap → <a href="https://alliesyouth.org/give"><u>https://alliesyouth.org/give</u></a></p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li><p>The Question That Changes Everything: “Are you dead yet?”: Why surrender, not striving, is the key to real impact.</p></li><li><p>The Reality of Burnout: How even strong leaders can hit a breaking point.</p></li><li><p>Kingdom Sabbath: Why rest isn’t optional, and what it actually looks like.</p></li><li><p>The Illusion of Control: Why we think everything depends on us… and how to release it.</p></li><li><p>The Allies Connection: How mentorship creates generational impact through surrender and obedience.</p></li></ul><p>CHAPTERS:0:00 - “Are you dead yet?”2:15 - Johnny’s global impact and mission work6:40 - The unseen: Living in the eternal, not the temporary12:30 - Burnout, anxiety, and hitting a breaking point18:10 - What Sabbath actually means (and what it doesn’t)26:45 - Letting go of control and responsibility34:20 - Living from overflow, not depletion41:00 - Hearing God daily and slowing down49:15 - The Allies connection: mentorship that multiplies impact</p><p>THE ALLIES MISSION:At Allies, we don’t wait for crisis. We step in early. Through local mentors, we break cycles before they begin and help young people walk in identity, purpose, and freedom. Learn more: alliesyouth.org</p><p>🔔 SUBSCRIBE: Join the Empowered Life community for more real conversations that challenge, equip, and transform.</p><p>#alliesyouth #mentorshipmatters #kingdomliving #sabbathrest #burnoutrecovery #faithinaction #empoweredlife #purposeoverpressure</p>