Matt Chandler on Holiness, Sanctification and the Surrendered Life that Jesus Requires

Is the Church missing something? Matt Chandler argues that the focus on conversion over discipleship has left a gap in spiritual growth.

from GodTube.com and Michael Foust

Updated Apr 24, 2026

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Pastor and bestselling author Matt Chandler joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss his new book Becoming Like Jesus and why holiness is a lifelong process, not an instant result. He explains the biblical meaning of sanctification, why so many churches have wrongly emphasized conversion over discipleship, and how God uses both victories and struggles to shape believers. Chandler also shares powerful insight on revival, Gen Z’s spiritual hunger, and why he believes secularism has collapsed.

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Originally published April 24, 2026.

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