We love fresh starts. New plans. New rhythms. New spiritual momentum.

But what happens when the excitement fades… and you’re left in the unglamorous middle?

In this extended Extra Shot, Grace That Stays, we take a deeper (and funnier) dive into Jesus’ words in John 15 and the often-misunderstood call to abide. Not the Instagram version. Not the hype-driven version. The real, steady, everyday staying connected to Christ that actually produces fruit.

Using a very underqualified houseplant as a surprisingly wise teacher, Cody unpacks what it means to keep turning toward the Light—even when growth feels slow, unseen, or nonexistent.

This episode explores:

• Why abiding isn’t passive, but active dependence
• How fruit comes from connection ...