Jesus and the Screw Up

In this heartfelt and relatable message from the Road Trip with Jesus series, JB Ward walks us through the life of Peter—the disciple who just couldn’t seem to get it right. From the moment Jesus renames him “the Rock,” we see a man who stumbles, doubts, denies, and fails. Yet at every step, Jesus pursues Peter, sees something greater in him, and never gives up on his story. The message traces three key moments in Peter’s formation: his humbling encounter with Jesus in a fishing boat, the bold declaration that leads to Jesus calling him the foundation of the Church, and the ultimate moment of restoration after his denial—when Jesus asks, “Do you love me?” three times. Through it all, we’re reminded that God's grace doesn’t just cover our worst moments—it redefines us. When we feel like screw-ups, Jesus looks us in the eye, calls us by name, and says, “Follow me.”