In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and guest Savannah Anderson dive into the story of “Blind” Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46–52. More than a miracle of sight, this passage reveals a lot about identity, persistence, and faith. Savannah shares personal insights on staying close to Jesus in a culture that often pushes back against biblical values, the importance of community, and the investment it takes to grow deep spiritual roots.

Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: More to the story of Bartimaeus
00:26 – Welcome Savannah Anderson
|01:26 – Context: Mark 10
02:18 – The crowd, the disciples, and Bartimaeus’ identity
03:18 – Generational blindness and “lot in life” labels
03:37 – Bartimaeus’ messianic cry: “Son of David”
04:19 – The crowd rebukes, Bartimaeus persists
05:01 – Jesus’ surprising question about desire and identity
05:21 – Choosing to leave the old identity behind
06:09 – Breaking free from cultural and family expectations
07:00 – Staying close to Jesus through Scripture
08:15 – Seeing yourself through God’s compassion
09:12 – Navigating faith in challenging environments
10:22 – The role of biblical community and spiritual mentors
11:30 – Being intentional about church involvement
13:12 – Investing time in Scripture and relationships
13:54 – Bartimaeus’ bold persistence despite opposition
14:33 – Closing thoughts and invitation to connect