Welcome back to another episode of Extra Mayo with Pastor Josh Mayo! This week we’re unpacking Psalm 23:3 — “He restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”

It’s a reminder that left to ourselves, we wander into destructive ruts, but the Good Shepherd interrupts our patterns and leads us into life-giving paths we could never walk alone.Main Topics Covered:-Grooves of sin vs. new ground — why sheep trails in Israel picture the way sin wears ruts into our lives.-The Shepherd’s leading — not casual strolling but guiding through difficult, even dangerous terrain.-Righteousness as covenant loyalty — more about God’s faithfulness than our perfection.-Cycles of renewal — restoration and re-leading as part of God’s ongoing shepherding.-For His Name’s sake — how God’s reputation is tied to His care for His people.-Pastor = Shepherd — the model for leadership that comes straight from Psalm 23.Practical Life Applications:-Trust the Shepherd to interrupt destructive patterns in your life.-Don’t fear steep or rocky terrain—the Shepherd guides with care.-Stop striving for perfection; stay close to the Faithful One.-Embrace renewal as a rhythm, not a one-time fix.-Lead others the way the Good Shepherd leads you—with protection, provision, and care.Extra Insights:-The Hebrew word for “leads” means guiding through hard terrain, not just easy paths.-Righteousness = covenant faithfulness, not self-improvement.-God’s Name and reputation are wrapped up in how He cares for His people.Passages Mentioned:-Psalm 23:3-Revelation 7:17Shared Resources:-Sunday Message: Psalm 23:3 — The Way of Righteousness-Philip Keller’s A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23Want to watch the full conversation? Subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday!#ExtraMayoPodcast