Podcasts about Count It All Joy

 Because Fiction is a celebration of fiction, but when I had the chance to chat with Felicia Hurd, I couldn't resist. Listen in and see why Count It All Joy is the first (and possibly only) nonfiction book we'll feature here. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  People often ask why we go through hard things, but hearing others' stories often helps us learn and grow. Count It All Joy by Felicia Hurd Count it all joy! Have you heard these words before? Is that even possible? How can you count it all joy when life's challenges are coming at you, often one right after another, before you have time to recover from the challenge before? You may have heard the saying, "count it all joy," in church for many years. While the phrase can be difficult to grasp the concept, it is possible in God's timing and strength. In Count It All Joy, you will see how first-time author Felicia A. Hurd reveals her account of trials and challenges that shook and eventually strengthened Felicia's faith. On this faith journey, from not trusting God to trusting God and studying His Word, Felicia has learned to count it all joy, even during trials, while learning to thank God in advance of the outcome, even if Felicia disagree with the outcome. God is a good Father, and Felicia has come to trust and believe that God knows what is needed and when. Welcome to the journey of Count It All Joy ~ Including the Broken Pieces  Learn more on Felicia's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

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Today, Will Carlisle is joined by Zach Smith as we begin our study through the book of James. Join us today on Our Daily Rhythm!

The letter of James, after words of greeting in the first verse, then gives some blunt but valuable advice, “Count it all joy, my brothers (and sisters), when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete …”Count it all joy!!  James, we conclude, means ‘spiritual joy' in the heart.  Can we not experience this, especially when we look back on a difficult series of events in our lives; should not at least some of the Israelites have felt this as they came to Mt. Sinai – and the disciples as they realized their Lord was alive again?  How the hearts of some burned within them.  What kind of joy is experienced in these situations?Then we note what James next states!  “and let steadfastness have its full effect that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” [v.4]   Perfection!?  That is, perfect faith – that sees their life from the Lord's perspective – and in that way – lacks nothing that matters – especially in an eternal sense.  Even the events in the world are seen from this perspective – we know more and more surely that the Lord is in control. especially when we sense the divinely ordained end is near.  James then says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”[v.5]  But there is a vital qualification to this asking!  We must “ask in faith with no doubting” [v.6]  A person who doubts, in his approach to God, “must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord.” [v.7]   Our lives, our minds must have a constant ingredient of genuine faith in them.  James stresses that those who do not have this – increasingly have minds that are “driven and tossed” like the sea waves, he (or she) says James “is a double minded man, unstable in all his ways.”[v.8]Our world tempts us, tests us, toward double-mindedness.  Let us fix in our minds the outstanding message of James that when we “meet trials of various kinds” we “count it all joy” because we see our lives from God's perspective.  We take comfort from the lessons of the past, the trials of faith that should have strengthened us.  In a few days we will read Peter's first epistle, let us note his words, that we must live “as good stewards of God's varied grace … as one who serves by the strength that God supplies.”[4 v.10,11]

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Pastor Ken Keltner is Senior pastor of Brookside Baptist Church, Brookfield, WI. He's the speaker on The Word for Life radio broadcast which airs on WVCY. In James 1:2-3 it says, "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." The word "temptations" in this context is referring to testing or trials. It's a word we really don't like to hear. This passage indicates that the trying of our faith builds patience or endurance in us. Many times we read this quickly and we may talk about its meaning in application to others, but what about when the trials and tests hit you? What is your response when these trials all of a sudden seem to come from nowhere? You wonder, why is this happening to me? What have I done wrong? Do we really count it all joy when we go through such times? How do we respond? It's often said such trials can turn us bitter or better. So listen to this Crosstalk and find out how Pastor Keltner responded as he walks listeners through what occurred during events leading up to and beyond March 16, 2026. That's the day that Pastor Ken's wife Kathy went home to be with the Lord after battling Glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. They were married over 42 years and amidst the extreme heartache, the Lord has shown himself faithful and is very much at work. More Information: brooksidebc.org ken.keltner@brooksidebc.org 262-783-6180

Pastor Ken Keltner is Senior pastor of Brookside Baptist Church, Brookfield, WI. He's the speaker on The Word for Life radio broadcast which airs on WVCY. In James 1:2-3 it says, "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." The word "temptations" in this context is referring to testing or trials. It's a word we really don't like to hear. This passage indicates that the trying of our faith builds patience or endurance in us. Many times we read this quickly and we may talk about its meaning in application to others, but what about when the trials and tests hit you? What is your response when these trials all of a sudden seem to come from nowhere? You wonder, why is this happening to me? What have I done wrong? Do we really count it all joy when we go through such times? How do we respond? It's often said such trials can turn us bitter or better. So listen to this Crosstalk and find out how Pastor Keltner responded as he walks listeners through what occurred during events leading up to and beyond March 16, 2026. That's the day that Pastor Ken's wife Kathy went home to be with the Lord after battling Glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. They were married over 42 years and amidst the extreme heartache, the Lord has shown himself faithful and is very much at work. More Information: brooksidebc.org ken.keltner@brooksidebc.org 262-783-6180

James 1:1-4Kert Martin

In this exhortation, Pastor Jonathan Parnell encourages us from the book of James to count trials as joy.

In this teaching, we examine James 1:2–4 and explore why believers are called to rejoice in the face of trials. We see that trials test the genuineness of our faith, produce steadfastness, and ultimately lead to maturity.Show Notes: James urges believers to “count it all joy” when they experience trials—not because pain is good, but because YHWH uses it for a good purpose. Trials refine our devotion to the Messiah and develop steadfastness, which results in spiritual maturity and completeness. We also look to the story of Joseph as a powerful example of how YHWH shapes us through suffering.Scripture Highlights: James 1:2–4 James 1:12 James 2:5 1 Peter 1:6–7 Genesis 50:20 Takeaway: Trials are not meaningless—they're the furnace where faith is proven and character is formed.

Elder Joel Hart III

Raising children in the Christian faith is not an easy job. In fact, the more intentional we are about pointing our kids to Christ and equipping them to live to His glory, the more we become a threat to the enemy of God and his kingdom of darkness. Spiritual oppression, opposition, and trials will come. Satan does not like what intentional Christian parents are doing. I was thinking about this recently while reading James one, two to three: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for your know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” Notice that James does not say “if you meet trials.” Rather, he says “when you meet trials.” Family turmoil and difficult situations with kids are realities for all Christian parents. We are told to “count it all joy” when we face these trials. The joy we are to feel is not happiness, but the assurance that God will use these things for our good and His glory. Parents, God is at work parenting you, while you parent your kids.

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Charlie Ray // James 1:1-4 // 02.15.2026

Brother james in chapter 1 tells us to think it all joy when we go though testing times became it's. For the building up of our faith. And i have learned that God doesn't only do things in our life when we are ready but when the other person who it will effect is ready too because God knows the level that we are all at and what we need to move us to the next level. So we will sometimes struggle to get where he is taking us to but if have to cry if we have to shut he is taking us there so it's best if we think it all joy i now understand what brother james was saying and all we learn how to be single minded to get what God has for us in the right time and season have a blessed day and life in Jesus mighty name i pray amen thank you all for listening to blessed and free 63 where Jesus christ is Lord

"Count It All Joy” Pastor Kody Hughes 2.8.26

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James series message 1Text: James 1:1-4In this message, we begin a new sermon series in James; a treatise, by a very important person, on practical Christian living. We'll introduce the overall themes in James' epistle, and focus on how to engage trials and testing in our lives.

What does it really mean to count it all joy when you face trials? In this in-depth Bible teaching from James 1:2–4, we explore the spiritual purpose behind trials, the testing of faith, and how patience is actually produced in the life of a believer.This message breaks down the original Greek meanings behind key words like count, joy, trial, and testing, revealing that trials are not automatic defeats—but spiritual tests meant to be overcome. You'll discover why joy is something you can command, how silence causes believers to lose authority, and how faith responds at the beginning of a trial, not the end.If you've ever wondered why God allows trials, how faith is tested, or how to grow spiritually under pressure, this teaching will bring clarity, encouragement, and biblical truth straight from the book of James.

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In times of trial, we are called to active faith, strengthening our spiritual discipline rather than retreating or remaining passive. James urges us to turn our eyes to God, asking for His wisdom with confident faith and a humble willingness to receive what He gives. Through God's Word and prayer, we choose to trust His sovereignty and endure faithfully until the end.

Happy Holidays!  As we close out another transformative year together, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. If you're a high-achieving woman, nurse leader, mom, or self-leader navigating pressure, burnout, or transition — this moment is for you. 2025 has been a year of refinement — a year of returning to yourself, rebuilding boundaries, strengthening emotional resilience, and choosing peace over pressure. Whether you're leading at work, at home, or within your own healing journey, you are seen here. Inside this wrap-up, I'm sharing highlights from our 5-year podcast anniversary (hello grace!), the growth within the Intentional Queen community, rising download numbers, and the increasing visibility of this mission — from global conversations on resilience and visibility to top-ranked guest episodes around the world. We're also celebrating the women inside the I Choose Me Bootcamp, who moved from burnout to harmony using the principles I teach here: emotional resilience, confidence, and intentional living. Who This Podcast Supports Burnout, overwhelm, and silent suffering are impacting high-achieving women, moms, nurses, and self-leaders at every level — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This podcast exists to close that gap by helping you rebuild confidence, restore harmony, and rise with intention. To close out the year with focus and intentionality, I'm leading you into our #1 most-played episode of 2025: Episode 98 – Self-Worth & Getting in Position. It resonated deeply because so many of you are reclaiming your voice, redefining your worth, and stepping into the spaces you're called to with boldness and clarity. As we enter 2026 — our season of Execution — my prayer is that you count it all joy, honor your next season, and choose yourself with courage, purpose, and grace. Thank you for being part of this movement of leaders who refuse to lose themselves while supporting everyone else. You are the heartbeat of this podcast. Thank you for helping us move toward our mission of reaching one million lives with resilience and restoration. Social Proof You Can Trust This year, I spoke on global platforms, expanded my resilience work for nurses and high performers, and supported incredible women inside the I Choose Me Bootcamp — women who are now leading their lives with clarity, confidence, and calm. Your journey is proof that healing is possible, and you never have to suffer in silence. In This Episode, You'll Hear: Reflections from our 5-year anniversary Lessons from the Year of Refinement How our community grew in resilience, leadership, and harmony Podcast visibility and growth milestones Wins from the I Choose Me Bootcamp What's coming in 2026: Execution, expansion, and elevated purpose Why Episode 98 became the top-played episode of the year A guided mindset shift to enter the new year with intention   Resources Mentioned My Book: I Choose Me - The Intentional Guide To Never Losing Yourself Again Episode 98 – Self-Worth & Getting in Position with Guest Camellia Episode 106 – Permission to Pause Episode 104 – My Peace is Priceless with Guest Temika   Connect with the Intentional Queen Podcast Want Support Like This? → Download my free gift – From Burnout to Harmony and Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist. Break free from the 3 major mistakes keeping ambitious women stuck at https://intentionalqueenjourney.com/ → Book a FREE Breakthrough Call. Let's uncover what's been silently draining you—and build a strategy to reclaim your confidence and calm... Schedule now at https://coachjineen.com → Follow Coach Jineen on Instagram, YouTube, & LinkedIn → @JineenRHuff or @intentionalqueenjourney  → I Choose Me is available now at https://buyichoosemebook.com Remember… Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy. It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living. Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You! -Coach Jineen

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Send us a textFocus Scripture: James 1:1-3Re-framing our perception of trouble:IdentificationRecognitionAnticipationExpectation Joins us on Sundays! Our 9:15am worship experience takes place in-person only while our 11:15am is both in-person and online (via the DLC App & YouTube). Connect with us! https://www.discoverlifega.org Instagram & Facebook @ discoverlifega

Our hardest trials are meant to make us stronger! In “Count It All Joy", Pastor Nicole preaches from the Book of James, saying that we must count it all joy when troubles come, not by pretending everything is fine, but by holding both joy and sorrow simultaneously through the Holy Spirit.If you want to contribute to support the ministry of CONVO Church, you can give securely online at http://convochurch.com/give​​​​​Scripture References | NLTJames 1, verses 2-18Romans 6, verse 16Romans 15, verse 13Romans 8, verse 17Hebrews 12, verses 1-3Nehemiah 8, verse 10CONVO Church is led by Pastors Craig & Cara Dyson. We exist to lead people in becoming passionate Jesus followers bringing the love, grace, and truth of God into everyday convos, influencing every sphere of life. We are here to Inspire Purpose, Encourage Life, and Build Faith in you.

Were it simply that they are called upon to rejoice, how uncouth is this to men in that posture and circumstance they are supposed fallen into! Well, but yet count it joy, says he : not only moderate, keep in, and smother your contrary passions, - which was the highest lesson that philosophy and the Stoics, the best of philosophers, had taught, - but the gospel calls upon us 'therefore,' &c., or for and upon these temptations, to rejoice. 'Count it joy;'

James 1:2–3 says this.... “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” Make this our mission today... to count it all joy!

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James invites us to take a new perspective on trials—to see them as occasions for joy. Yes, easier said than done. But to help us take this counterintuitive approach to life's hard stuff, James points us to something we need to know, pray, and see. Scriptures Referenced: James 1:1-8 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MandMsPodcast

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Pastor Jared Richard's sermon on James 1:2-18 examines the strange pairing of joy and trials that James introduces in his letter. Just as some unexpected combinations work well together (like French fries and milkshakes), joy and trials can coexist when viewed through the lens of godly wisdom. Pastor Jared explains that God uses trials to reveal genuine faith and strengthen it as He prepares believers for future glory. The sermon outlines two possible paths when facing trials: the path of wisdom and the path of foolishness. The path of wisdom sees trials as tests from a good Father who wants us to succeed, leading to endurance, perseverance, and ultimately Christian maturity. This perspective allows believers to "count it all joy" (James 1:2) amid difficulties. Conversely, the path of foolishness views trials as temptations, leading to sinful desires, actions, and ultimately death. Pastor Jared reminds us that God is unchanging and good, that He "gives generously to all without reproach" (James 1:5), and that for those who remain steadfast, the "crown of life" awaits (James 1:12).   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you.   ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613   SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)!   CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

How do you find joy when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of the Jaime Luce Podcast, we dive into the book of James to uncover the powerful truth that trials are not meant to break us but to build steadfast faith. James urges believers to “count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds” because the testing of faith produces endurance and maturity. Drawing from her own experiences and the Word of God, Jaime shows how joy is not a denial of pain but a choice to trust in God's promises. Through scripture, personal stories, and encouragement, you'll learn: - Why trials strengthen and refine your faith - How asking God for wisdom brings direction in times of uncertainty - Why joy is a powerful source of spiritual strength - What it means to live out your faith with action, not just words - How Jesus Himself endured suffering “for the joy set before Him” (Hebrews 12:2) If you are weary, discouraged, or facing challenges, this message will remind you that God is faithful. Sorrow is temporary, but His joy is eternal.

Episode Title: Building Through Adversity — John Horn on Leadership, Google Ads, and Learning to “Count It All Joy”Episode Description:In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with John Horn, CEO of StubGroup, a top-tier Google Premier Partner agency that manages digital ad campaigns for clients around the globe. But John isn't your typical tech CEO—he didn't start in Silicon Valley, and he didn't have a blueprint. He built his leadership style in real time, often the hard way, with a deep belief in values-first decision-making, transparency, and good old-fashioned grit.John was StubGroup's first employee, eventually becoming its CEO just months before the pandemic hit. What followed? A massive drop in client ad spend, an existential business threat, and a defining leadership moment. Instead of hiding behind closed doors, John chose candor and connection, rallying his team through open-book leadership and a whole lot of pacing around his office.In this conversation, John shares:How growing up with a mix of blue-collar and corporate jobs shaped his leadership instinctsWhat really happened behind the scenes when StubGroup's revenue collapsed during COVIDHis biggest lessons from hiring—and firingWhy transparent leadership builds long-term trust, even when the news isn't goodWhat it takes to teach digital ads to 100,000+ students and rack up millions of YouTube viewsHow his faith informs his worldview and his favorite phrase: “Count it all joy”Whether you're a founder figuring things out, a leader trying to balance growth with integrity, or just someone wondering how the heck Google Ads actually work, John delivers practical wisdom with a down-to-earth tone and a few laughs along the way.Key Takeaways:Transparency builds trust faster than perfection ever couldThe most resilient teams are led by people willing to be human first, boss secondYou don't need a flashy background to be an effective, values-driven leader in techConnect with John Horn:Website: StubGroup.comYouTube: StubGroup's ChannelLinkedIn: John HornContact Us: Visit www.bravingbusiness.com for more information, episodes, and updates.John's story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about showing up, owning the hard stuff, and pacing through it anyway. Tune in to hear how one scrappy Google Ads guy became a trusted CEO, teacher, and advocate for resilient business done right.