When Discomfort Becomes Transformational | August 16 | Jason Gaskin

August 16, 2026

Storied Church

What happens when Jesus doesn't act the way we expect? In this week's message from Matthew's gospel, we sit with the unsettling story of the Canaanite woman — a story where even Jesus is transformed in real time by a woman's persistent faith. Exploring themes of division, who belongs, and the radical hospitality of a table none of us control, this sermon asks us to embrace discomfort as a doorway to a more expansive love. A reflection for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider, or anyone ready to be surprised by who's already seated at the table. Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect instagram.com/storiedchurch facebook.com/storiedchurch