Evan Craft on Why Comfort Is One of the Biggest Threats to the Christian Faith

Evan Craft thought his cycling trip was a fundraiser—until it became a wake-up call. He shares how the journey stripped away comfort and revealed a deeper purpose only God could write.

from GodTube.com and Michael Foust

Updated Jan 29, 2026

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Evan Craft joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to talk about The Extra Mile, his new book detailing a 1,200-mile cycling journey across South America that reshaped his faith and purpose. He shares how the trip began as a fundraiser but turned into a life-changing mission, including helping athletes encounter Christ. Craft also opens up about why comfort can become a spiritual trap and what it means to truly surrender your plans to God. Plus, he reflects on his own faith journey, upcoming music, and what’s next for his ministry.

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Originally published January 29, 2026.

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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