Podcasts about discouragement

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Pastor Bear Morton | 2 Corinthians 2:12-16

Summary: In this episode, Michael sits down with author and pastor Chip Ingram to explore what it means to choose joy—especially when life feels heavy. Chip shares how biblical joy is more than an emotion; it's a deliberate choice rooted in Christ, not our circumstances. Drawing from Philippians, he describes Paul's example of rejoicing in chains and challenges listeners to shift their perspective from personal comfort to God's purposes. Chip also recounts his own battle with discouragement during COVID—how exercise, worship, and helping others lifted him from a dark place and unexpectedly sparked a global pastoral training initiative that reached hundreds of thousands. Together, Michael and Chip address the struggle many face in finding purpose later in life, especially after retirement. They outline practical ways to identify God-given passions and live on mission, no matter the season. Finally, Chip offers a compelling picture of biblical hope—not wishful thinking, but confident expectation in Christ's return and Eden restored. This eternal perspective reframes suffering and anchors our joy in what's ahead rather than what we see now. Takeaways: Biblical joy comes from Christ and must be intentionally chosen, not based on circumstances or emotions. Paul's example in prison shows that joy grows when we focus on God's purposes instead of our own comfort. Discouragement can be fought through practical steps like exercise, worship, and serving others. Our God-given purpose continues into every season of life, even after retirement. Honest community and accountability help clarify calling and sustain long-term joy. Links Mentioned: I Choose Joy by Chip Ingram Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

Blind Bartimaeus: A Lesson in Faith

Blind Bartimaeus: A Lesson in Faith

One of the ways that the enemy will get us off focus in the path of recovery is through discouragement. What are some ways that he will use discouragement to sidetrack us and get us off course from the mission and focus of living out Recovery? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some of those things to be aware of and ways that we can guard our heart to stay the course in our recovery journey.

Pastor Bear Morton | 2 Corinthians 2:12-16

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. ~Dale Carnegie Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Today's Promise: 2 Corinthians 7:6 Discouragement is a part of life. All of us face times when we're tired, discouraged, or even depressed. Some people think that once you become a Christian, you should never feel discouraged or face depression. The truth is, no matter who you are, there are times when you will face discouragement. If you let Him, God will use others to encourage and strengthen you. God never forgets you in your discouragement. He works behind the scenes to bring others into your life to comfort and encourage you.

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God will make a way out of difficult circumstances for those who belong to Him! http://redemptionchurch.com For other great resources from Pastor Nora King, visit us at: https://bit.ly/34chHm7

Q&A: Addressing Challenges in Disciple Making | Disciple Makers Podcast In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, we return from a brief break to address listener questions about disciple making. Tune in Josh Howard navigates various topics, including the role of the Big C Church in the USA, handling discouragement, incorporating disciple making into busy lifestyles, and the importance of the supernatural in the disciple making process. Discover practical advice, biblical insights, and encouragement to help you on your journey to becoming a disciple who makes disciples. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update 01:23 Q&A Session Begins 01:34 Is the US Church Behind in Disciple Making? 05:38 Dealing with Discouragement in Disciple Making 11:49 Following Jesus' Style in a Busy World 19:07 The Role of the Supernatural in Disciple Making 24:26 Integrating Disciple Making into Daily Life 28:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This is the message from our weekend services on 8/17/2025 with Chet Lowe.

We overcome discouragement through Christ Jesus! http://redemptionchurch.com For other great resources from Pastor Nora King, visit us at: https://bit.ly/34chHm7

1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 assures believers that death is not the end but the doorway to eternal life with Christ. This hope calls us to live in readiness, encouraging one another with the promise of His return, and anchoring our lives in the unshakable truth of the gospel.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO SA 10 AOKUSO 2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye)Manatu Autu: Aua Le Faatagaina Le Fa'avaivai (Don't Allow Discouragement)Tauloto -Tusi Paia–1 Samuelu 30:6 “Ua atuatuvale tele lava Tavita, auā na tautala le nu‘u e fetogi ‘iā te ia i ma‘a, ‘ina ‘ua tigā loto o le nu‘u uma ta‘itasi i ona atali‘i ma ona afafine; a ‘ua fa‘amalosi Tavita lona loto i le ALI‘I lona Atua.”‭‭Faitauga – Tusi Paia –Numera 11:4-17I le tusi faitau mai le Tusi Paia o le asō, sa muimui ma fetagisi le fanauga Isaraelu ma fai mai, “Matou te mananao i manufasi; ua matou le lavavā ai manai. Na o latou muimui pea e le misi mo le fasefulu tausaga, ma sa onosai pea Mose, peita'i o le taimi lea na ia fai ai I le Atua, “Ou te le'i fanauina mai nei tagata, aisea ua e fetalai mai ai ou te tauaveina a latou avega? Ia e fasioti mai ia te a'u aua ua o'u lē lavatia nei mea uma.” Na fetalai mai le Atua, “talu ai ua e fai mai ua mamafa tele le avega, aumaia ia te a'u ni tagata e toafitugafulu ona ou aveese lea o le Agaga ai ou luga ma tuu atu i o latou luga.” A e mafaufau I le tulaga moni o le faauuga i luga o Mose sā vaevae i tagata e toa fitusefulu, o le a e manatua ai ina ua uma ona faasoasoa le faauuga sa ia Mose, na tula'i mai se Mose fou ae ua itiiti ifo le faauuga ua i ai na i loo le tulaga sa I ai muamua. O le mafuaaga lea, e le'i umi ai ae sui, e pei ona taua i le Numera 20:7-12, o le tagata na fa'amatalaina e le Atua, e aupito sili ona loto maualalo i luga o le fogaeleele (Numera 12:3) ua pupuna a'e i le ita. O le faauuga na mafai ai ona lava papale mole fasefulu tausaga, ua aveesea ona o ana upu na lafo i se taimi na lotovaivai ai.  O le loto fa'avaivai e mafai ona fai ai e tagata faamatalaga e ono faalavelave i o latou olaga ma taofia ai lo latou manuia. Na faataga fo'i e Elia ana upu i se taimi na loto faavaivai ai e faamutalia faafuasei lana galuega mo le Atua. Ina ua uma ona ia valaaua le afi e pau ifo, i luga o le mauga o Karamelu, na faafefe ia e Iesepela, ma ia sola ese ai, na fa'atoga i le Atua ia oti o ia. Faafetai e lei faataunuuina e le Atua le manao o Elia, ae na ia auina mai se agelu e fafaga ia te ia (1 Tupu 19;1-8). Mulimuli ane, na avatu e le Atua ia te ia lana galuega mulimuli o le fa'au'uina o Ieu, Asaeli, ma Elisaia e suitulaga ia te ia. (1 Tupu 19;15-16). Na maea le faaaogaina o ia mo le Atua ona ua ia faataga le loto faavaivai e tautala ai i upu sese. Na matuā faavaivai foi Ioane le papatiso ma afua ai ona ia fesiligia le moni o mea uma na ia folafolaina e faatatau ia Iesu, “Faauta i le tamai mamoe a le Atua o le aveesea agasala a le lalolagi,” (Ioane 1:29), Peita'i o ia lava lea na ia auina atu lona au soo e fesili ia Iesu, “Poo oe le maliu mai, pe matou te faatali atu i se tasi?”, (Luka 7;19-20). E lei pine ona tupu lea, ae vavaeeseina lona ulu (tulou) ( Luka 9;7-9). Le au pele e, talu ai e lē mafai ona e taofia mea tutupu e faavaivai loto, e mafai ona e filifili pe faapefea ona e tali atu i nei faafitauli. Faapei o Tavita, e mafai ona e fa'amalosia oe lava i le Alii; e pei ona vaaia i le tauloto mai le Tusi Paia o le asō. E mafaia e le Atua ona leoleo ia te outou ina nei pauū (Iuta 1;24). E mafaia fo'i e Ia ona avatu ia te oe se feliuaina mata'utia, peita'i e tatau ona e faamoemoe ia te Ia. E lava ma totoe lona mafai, e leoleo ai ia te oe mai so'ose tulaga e ono faavaivai ai lou loto. Aua ne'i e faatagaina faafitauli ma le faavaivai e te tautala ai i upu sesē, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene.

God can provide a way out of difficult circumstances! http://redemptionchurch.com For other great resources from Pastor Nora King, visit us at: https://bit.ly/34chHm7

In this podcast, Pastor Justin delivers a message on the importance and power of the hope that we have and must put into practice in order to see God's promises come to pass.Support the show

In many spiritual and religious traditions, the concept of an "enemy" or adversary exists. This entity, often referred to as Satan or the devil, is believed to tempt and distract humans from their spiritual paths and God's will. Here are some common ways this "enemy" is believed to distract us:   Temptation: The enemy presents alluring temptations like greed, lust, pride, and envy, enticing us to stray from our moral compass and pursue selfish desires.Doubt and Fear: The enemy can instill doubts and fears, leading to anxiety, insecurity, and a lack of faith. This can hinder our spiritual growth and prevent us from fulfilling our God-given purpose.   Distraction and Procrastination: The enemy can distract us with trivial matters, procrastination, and a constant sense of busyness, preventing us from focusing on our spiritual development and serving others.   Discouragement and Defeatism: The enemy can discourage us through setbacks, failures, and negative thoughts, leading to feelings of hopelessness and despair.   Division and Discord: The enemy can sow seeds of discord among individuals and communities, fostering conflict, hatred, and division.  Let's dive in!

Victory Over Fear and Discouragement    Parshat Devarim - Words   Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Chloë Elmore, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. God holds all of you! Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Resisting Discouragement (Haggai 2:1-9) by Faith Family Church Oak Grove

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Come to God with your deepest need. Meditate on Luke 8:40-42. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. God cares for you! Meditate on 1 Kings 19:7-8. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Discouragement can be overcome by focusing on God's promises rather than our expectations.

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Feeling unvalued? Meditate on Luke 19:5-6. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We overcome discouragement through Christ Jesus! http://redemptionchurch.com For other great resources from Pastor Nora King, visit us at: https://bit.ly/34chHm7

Does your son struggle in math class? Did he miss the big play on the sports field that would have won the game?Failures and fiascos will trip up your son. You wish he'd only see success, but that's unrealistic. Even when we try our very best, disappointment and discouragement can still strike. And when it does, your son may experience frustration and exasperation. These are normal human emotions, but we don't have to give in to them. Instead, remind your son that failures don't define who he is. If he has accepted Christ as his savior, he is a child of the King. Because of that, your son is of incredible worth to God. And that's way more important than any school grade or sports event.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

July 27, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this enlightening episode, we delve into the essence of encouragement as we navigate through the final weeks of our Christian Expectation class. With the marriage seminar featuring John and Carla Moore on the horizon, we focus on being proactive encouragers amidst various challenges. Discouragement is a common experience, stemming from self-doubt, unmet expectations, or failures in life. Through biblical examples and real-life stories, we reflect on how both rebuke and encouragement play crucial roles in fostering a supportive church community. Exploring the diverse needs of different groups within our congregation, we emphasize the importance of nurturing the young, honoring the elderly, supporting the sick, and welcoming new and visiting members. A particular highlight is the value of reaching out to those often overlooked, ensuring that their quiet contributions do not go unnoticed. Join us as we uncover how to maintain a balanced approach between addressing issues and lifting each other up, ultimately creating a thriving environment where love, grace, and fellowship are at the forefront.   Duration 46:48

In this episode, Joyce Meyer shares part one of her series, "How to Overcome Disappointment & Discouragement." She teaches how to quiet your emotions and draw near to God in moments of frustration. Experience the peace that only He can give. Donate here to support outreaches that are sharing the truth about Jesus to Canada! Visit our website to discover new resources that will help you grow closer to Jesus every day. Connect with us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Follow Joyce Meyer: Facebook | Instagram | Podcast | YouTube

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Relying on godly counsel, establishing goals, and having a clear plan will encourage your spirit and guide you toward victory.

The Bible is replete with saints struggling with sunken spirits. But God includes such testimonies so that we might use them to fight the unbelief of despondency.

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God's Word can heal you from discouragement! http://redemptionchurch.com For other great resources from Pastor Nora King, visit us at: https://bit.ly/34chHm7

In impossible situations, God can move in unimaginable ways.

No matter what you might be facing, God is always with you to help you overcome it. Be encouraged today by God's Word as Joyce shares how to find the strength to press on.

Trust God through life's disappointments—He will bring good from everything that touches your life.

Are you missing the good things in life because you're constantly worried? Today, Joyce shares the key to enjoying life and how to let go and wholly trust in God!

Life can be unpredictable, but God is always faithful! Today, find out how to tap into God's unwavering support, found in the promises of His Word.

Are recent setbacks or struggles leaving you feeling defeated and discouraged? Now is the time to rise up and discover the hope that awaits, even in the most unexpected places! In this episode of the Resilient Hope Summer Series, Christine Caine digs into divine promises and practical strategies that can empower you to get back up, run your race, and fulfill your God-given purpose. What you'll learn:- How to find hope amidst disappointment and challenges- Practical steps to overcome feelings of defeat- The transformative power of faith in reshaping our circumstances This is part of our Resilient Hope Summer series — real talk and encouragement to keep your faith strong in every season. Don't forget to grab your free Episode Reflection Guide here! P.S. We made a bonus resource for you this summer. Download your free 'Hope Kit' now! + + + + + Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.