The Joy Of Self Defeat

In Acts chapter 9, Christianity’s fiercest enemy becomes its most effective messenger. Saul of Tarsus isn’t searching for Jesus—he’s hunting Christians. But on the road to Damascus, the risen Christ interrupts Saul’s self-righteous certainty and turns him into a new man. This episode is called “The Joy of Self-Defeat”

because God’s saving work often begins the same way: He demolishes our self-justifying programs—our need to prove we’re “good,” right, superior, or worthy—so we can finally receive the righteousness only Jesus can give. You’ll see why “I’m a good person” is one of the most spiritually dangerous beliefs in modern culture, how Saul’s conversion reveals God’s sovereign grace, and why being emptied of self is the doorway into purpose, freedom, and boldness for Christ. If you’ve ever struggled with pride, performance, religious comparison, or the pressure to earn your value—Acts 9 is for you. 📌 More Resources: 🔵 Website: https://TimHatchLive.com 🔵 Join our membership community: patreon.com/timhatchlive 🔵 Get Pastor Tim’s book: https://EndingEmptiness.com 📲 Follow on Social: 🔵 Facebook: / timhatchlive 🔵 Instagram: / timhatchlive 🔵 X/Twitter: / timhatchlive 🔵 YouTube: / timhatchlive ✅ Our Podcasts: 🔵 The Deep End – Weekly faith, politics, and culture. Mondays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 Deep Dive Bible Study – Devotional teaching. Wednesdays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 10 Questions with Tim – Live Q&A. First Thursdays at Noon EST. 👉 Ask Anything: ask@timhatchlive.com 💥 Partner with us: https://timhatchlive.com/support ✳ 20% of all giving is tithed back to The American Bible Society and Project Rescue. ✅ Watch More: https://timhatchlive.com ✅ Books & Swag: https://store.timhatchlive.com ✅ Rumble: https://timhatchlive.com/rumble