What if the greatest threat to your faith is not something obviously sinful, but something quietly stealing your attention?

In Season 16, Episode 2 of The River Worship Podcast, Pastor Ryan McVety shares “Distracted,” a timely message from Hebrews 12:1–2 about throwing off everything that hinders us and fixing our eyes on Jesus.

Distraction does not always look dangerous. It can arrive through responsibilities, opportunities, relationships, entertainment, ambition, or even ministry. But when something consistently pulls our focus away from Jesus, it can become a weight that keeps us from running the race God has marked out for us.

Through the stories of Mary and Martha and Peter walking on the water, Pastor Ryan reminds us that we move in the direction of our attention. Martha became distracted while doing s ...