Podcasts about enduring hardship

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Grace is offensive. Holiness is offensive. Yet people everywhere are hungry for both. This tension sits at the heart of the missionary journeys of Paul and Barnabas as they navigate the treacherous waters of sharing the gospel in first-century cities.Following their progress through Antioch, Iconium, Lystra and beyond reveals a striking pattern. Initial enthusiasm often erupts into fierce opposition when the exclusive Jewish establishment realizes that God's chosen family is expanding to include "any old, pork-eating, idol-worshipping social reprobate." The message that anyone could come, repent, be baptized and experience transformation threatens those who've built their identity on being spiritually superior.What's remarkable is not just the opposition they face—public denunciation, stoning, plots against their lives—but their extraordinary resilience. They knew when to stay and when to flee, when to endure and when to move on. Their teaching to new believers wasn't false promises of ease but the stark reality that "it is necessary to go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God." This counterintuitive approach strengthened rather than weakened the early church.The episode in Lystra highlights a particularly relevant challenge for modern Christians. When Paul heals a lame man, the crowd mistakes him for Hermes and Barnabas for Zeus, completely missing the true source of the miracle. In our spiritually curious but biblically illiterate world, even supernatural encounters won't automatically point people to Jesus without clear explanation.Following Jesus will make your life better, but not necessarily easier. The spiritual disciplines Paul practiced—solitude, fasting, prayer—build the resilience needed for the journey. In a society increasingly lacking the ability to handle setbacks, these practices prepare us for the inevitable valleys on the path to the kingdom. The gospel still grows most vigorously not in the soil of comfort, but through the faithful perseverance of those willing to count the cost.© Bentley Baptist Church Inc. www.bentleybaptist.org

While relating to Jesus can feel challenging at times, His full humanity means He experienced the same emotions and feelings we do. Brian and Cody explore this concept and discuss how understanding this connection can strengthen our faith.

Jesus suffers for us so we can endure 

From music stars to sports legends, a Hall of Fame celebrates heroes who inspire greatness. Did you know the Bible has its own Hall of Fame? Join us for a study of Hebrews 11 and discover how the spiritual champions of old can inspire our faith today.Let us know you're here! If you have a need or prayer request we can support you: thecompass.net/connectioncardIf you call The Compass your church home or you'd like to partner with us in what God is doing here, near, and far, you can visit thecompass.net/give

God doesn't waste the hardships we face. He uses them to train us as His sons and daughters. // A message by Chris Hyatt.

Why would a successful leader leave everything to help people he didn't even know? His story changed history—could ours do the same? Could people say of us, “and their world was never the same”? First time joining us? Let us know how to connect and serve you—reach out at https://churchontherock.ca/connect!

Today, we continue our conversation with author Maggie Bushway and go deeper into her powerful memoir, Pearls: A Memoir on Childhood Brain Cancer and Hope. Maggie shares more about her journey through childhood brain cancer and the writing process for her memoir, emphasizing the importance of her and her family's hope and faith which is what carried them all through their hardships. We should all strive to find the light in our darkest times, as Maggie has done. You can order her book below!—Order Maggie's book Pearls here: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Maggie-Bushway-ebook/dp/B0D8R8PSK1—Order Ginny's book, Culture here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SLYWFXAB6479S—https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-physical?tw_source=google&tw_adid=608801073541&tw_campaign=17672311083&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC-_2dTKvzyCD7wVevXrOv7QIqVRi

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, Ginny sits down with author Maggie Bushway to discuss her inspiring new book, Pearls: A Memoir on Childhood Brain Cancer and Hope. Maggie's story captures the powerful journey of enduring and overcoming the unimaginable trials of childhood brain cancer. Ginny and Maggie explore themes of resilience, faith, and the wisdom found in life's painful moments. They ask: Can suffering bring us pearls of wisdom, or does it leave us only with scars? Tune in for an honest conversation about finding light amid darkness, faith in hardship, and the enduring hope that kept Maggie going through her journey.--https://www.thebrandsunday.com/collections/all--Order Maggie's book, Pearls: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Maggie-Bushway-ebook/dp/B0D8R8PSK1

Experiencing difficulty in your life? Going through a season of hardship? What is God doing? What is God trying to produce? The scriptures have a great deal to say about enduring hardship and growing through your difficult seasons. But it's going to take having the right perspective, trusting God, and learning to run the race in front of you. Listen to this week's message to learn how to grow through hard times and moments in your life.

Hebrews 12:1-13 Speaker: Malik Campbell

You can make the bold decision to praise God in the midst of hardship.

Jeff Nine preaches from 1 Peter 3:8-17 on how to endure hardship well in Jesus.

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John Vandervelde, Simone Halpin, Kelly Brady, & Matt Marron respond to questions from Kelly and Matt's sermon on Sunday Feb. 18, 2024.

After a five-month hiatus, this episode marks the return of new episodes of “Unquenchable Hope.” In this one, Mary Ann describes the journey she and her husband, Joe, have been on since Joe sustained a traumatic brain injury. When the unthinkable happens, God is right there, providing wisdom, encouragement, and yes, hope that can't be quenched.  Luanne's newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann's book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they've written, and read Mary Ann's newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at luannebotta@gmail.com and maryanncrum@gmail.com .

2 Timothy 02 - Enduring Hardship by Pastor Dan Esh | 2 Timothy 02 https://s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.calvarycentral.org/2ti-02-dan2024.mp3 Description: In chapter 1, Paul encouraged Timothy to guard the life-giving gospel of Jesus Christ. Now, in Chapter 2, he invites Timothy to share in its sufferings. There is a price to be paid for doing the work of the gospel, but the reward is eternal.   Download Outline:

Do you position yourself in places of opportunity? In this episode, New York Times Best Selling Author and Peak Performance Coach Omar Periu joins us to discuss his journey as a Cuban immigrant building a career in health and wellness, making multiple business exits, and continually reinventing himself. We explore how he created opportunities through mentorships, the keys to successful exits, avoiding post-exit pitfalls, and having the courage to pursue your dreams. [00:00 - 11:20] Enduring Hardship and Finding Opportunity Omar shares his family's story of escaping Cuba and resettling in Illinois with nothing Discovering passions for health, wellness, and singing A chance encounter meeting an influential mentor Exploring a wide array of business potential toward successful exits  [11:21 - 25:55] Creating Our Own Destiny Towards Success Positioning yourself in the places of opportunity Make sure that you are not easily duplicated Diversifying into new ventures and income streams Adapting between being an employee and entrepreneur  [25:56 - 40:39] Avoiding the Post-Exit Pitfall of Comfort Structuring transitional roles after business exits Celebrating wins while maintaining hunger and fighting comfort Avoiding complacency and "what now?" feelings Channeling energy into speaking, writing, and mentoring  [40:40 - 53:12] Paying Wins Forward Through Continual Reinvention Staying curious, interested and part of the next wave keeps life exciting Confidence built through mastery and mentorship sustains ongoing success Courage to pursue your dreams regardless of fear or obstacles  Tweetable Quotes: "The key is when it comes to business, you got to know where you're going. Whether it's an exit, whether you're upscaling, whatever it is." - Omar Periu  “The key in life is the not when you get there. It's the journey. It's a continuous journey towards the achieve predetermined worthwhile goals.” - Omar Periu  "You really need to have the courage to go out and do what you want. The only time I've ever failed something I wanted is when my plan lacked courage that you really have to have courage." - Omar Periu Connect with Omar! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarperiuinternational/  Email: omarperiu@gmail.com  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.  Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people's interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.itooktheredpill.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Message by Evang. Elijah-Ben Kusi Agyapong during Before Day Break Prayers (B4DBP)

You can't follow God halfway and expect miracles; stay devoted to God

Is enduring hardship really necessary? How do we navigate trials when they come? All these questions answered and more as we are joined by Pastor Ryan Hall from Anchor Church in Palos Heights, IL.   Subscribe and listen to the DECISION POINT PODCAST - available on all your favorite platforms! APPLE PODCASTS: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decision-point-podcast/id1698580550 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3O8OOZNhk0NmyrH6eikbaS?si=59b7c5357d6a4b9b iHEART RADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-decision-point-podcast-119359996/ GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://www.podcasts.google.com/ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Decision Point exists to proclaim the gospel to the next generation … till every student has heard! Whether that's equipping students to share the gospel to their peers or equipping pastors with the strategies necessary to bridge the gap between the local church and their local schools, Decision Point is committed to raising up lifelong gospel proclamation leaders and movers. To learn more, head to https://www.decisionpoint.org/ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Do you want to share your faith with your friends, but don't know how? Do you long for your classmates to know Christ and get plugged in to a local church? Do you desire to reach your whole school with the gospel? You're not alone. Join the movement of hundreds of other Christian students across the nation who are training together to lead revivals on their school campuses. There are 5 simple steps you can take to start reaching your school for Christ. Take on our 5 Gospel Challenges and see God move! https://www.decisionpoint.org/gospelchallenges Do you want to be encouraged, trained, and set on fire for Jesus? Sign up and come to Student Leader Conference and get ready for your life to be changed! https://www.decisionpoint.org/slc Already have a Christian club at school and hungry to do more? Apply now to become a Decision Point Student Leader! https://www.decisionpoint.org/students __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Follow us on your favorite social platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decisionpointorg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@decisionpointorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decisionpointorg _____________________________________________________________ © Decision Point Ministries 2023

In this message titled "Enduring Hardship", we are encouraged to endure every situation like a Christian soldier.Aired on Radio HCI Today

Sermon extract from Evening Teaching of Tuesday 8th Aug. 2023 Topic: ENDURING HARDSHIP AS DISCIPLINE (Hebrews 12:7-13) Preacher: Ms Rachael Mugarura

2 Timothy 2:1-13

Jez Reynolds shares that being a follower of Jesus can be both a blessing and a hardship. Preaching from Hebrews Chapter 12 he focuses on the purpose and design in enduring hardship, and how discipline leads to our growth. Be strengthen, don't loose heart.

We have a temptation to think that if we are living in God's will that we won't suffer, but this isn't always the case. Sometimes, God, in His sovereignty, allows us to go through hardship as a part of his greater purpose. Main Points:1. Sometimes hardship is part of the growth and development of our faith and spiritual growth. Other times hardship is a part of the testimony and ministry God wants to give us.2. God calls us to endure difficulties for his name's sake, knowing that His grace is sufficient and that he will be with us and sustain us through it all.3. Ask God for the strength to endure whatever hardship you are facing so that your testimony for Christ will be evident to others.Today's Scripture Verses:2 Corinthians 11:23-28 - “have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, and I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.”2 Timothy 2:3 - “You, therefore, must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”Hebrews 12:2 - “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”2 Timothy 2:10 - “For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.”Quick Links:Subscribe to The 5 Minute Discipleship NewsletterDonate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group5 Minute Discipleship on Instagram

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Stephanie invites us today to continue the conversation about depth of faith through trials and tribulation and hardship and suffering this side of heaven. She then moves to a glorious reality: Scripture is quite clear: there is a glorious inheritance that awaits us. Warning! This episode is particularly chockfull of Bible verses! It might maybe even contain mentions of some of Stephanie's favorite books- namely, The Lord of the Rings, The Pilgrim's Progress and The Chronicles of Narnia! She explains that Christian fantasy books can be a powerful drawing to point us to the reality of the perspective of heaven! So first, we discuss hardships. Hardships force us to decide if we're going to trust God or self. Trusting self can take many different shapes in afflictions: -        Plowing through and trying harder -        Swallowing your emotions and pushing through -        Crumbling in despair and despondency -        Blaming everyone -        Self-loathing -        Choosing to distrust God. Or trusting God. It's both harder and easier. It has to do with surrender and rest, and it does lead to greater delight in God through the hardship. If you trust God through your affliction, you will find yourself delighting in Him more on the other side of your affliction—and maybe even while you are still in it. If you have truly decided to make the glory of God your priority at any cost, then like Paul you can begin to see afflictions and thorns as blessings. Instead of recoiling, you can start embracing and maybe even welcoming afflictions. Don't go looking for them—Scripture says they will come soon enough. But when God, in His perfect timing, allows afflictions your way, what if we had enough faith to say, “God thank you for this opportunity to learn to trust you, love you, delight in you.” That is exotic faith. It's not your plain vanilla, slap-on faith that makes you feel good. This is exotic faith from deep inside the trenches. Resting in Him means knowing at a deeper, new, more profound level that He is trustworthy AND omnipotent. And then we start pondering our inheritance in Christ. A smattering of deep truth: Romans 8:17 - Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Ephesians 3:6 - through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:29 - If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. 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These epsidoes are more akin to a slow cooked French meal than a McDonalds drive-thru! - Finally, there will be a Gospel Spice online Bible Study starting in a few weeks – go to gospelspice.com for more. It is free, live, weekly for 6 weeks, and on a private Facebook group. Small scale. In depth. More details to come. Sign-up now. - Also Sign-up for our newsletter so you know about those things before everyone else! This will also give you access to all our content for free, including a video version of this teaching. All in one easy place: https://www.gospelspice.com/sign-up-to-be-a-member GOD'S GLORY, OUR DELIGHT | THE GOSPEL SPICE SERIES Delighting in the glory of God. Does this concept strike you as reserved for spiritual contemplatives? What if, instead, it proved the highly practical, deeply foundational perspective you need right now? Why does God's glory even matter in our day and age? How can we learn from Jesus to make His glory our true North and lifelong quest? What keeps us from fully stepping into this God-ordained purpose for our life? How do we kindle delight for God on a daily basis? And, once we have embraced God's glory as our heart's true delight, how can we then come alongside others? Join us to cultivate a sincere delight for God's glory, rooted in an honest, hard look at the depth of our need, and in the much deeper Reality of His grace. Trace the glory of God through Scripture and in your own life. Behold the exact radiance of God's glory, revealed in Jesus. Learn to see yourself as Christ does—through the lens of the Father's love at the cross. Jesus offers to overwhelm our deadly self-centeredness with His resurrection power. He carries us every step of the way, even as He calls us to true humility on the path to glory. Who has time to cultivate the delight that comes from pondering the glory of God? And yet, nothing could be more urgent today. 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Receiving eternal life requires faith. Living the life God calls us to requires faithfulness. In our pursuit of revival, Scott Rodgers shares what we should keep in mind about what's to come when choosing to follow Jesus more closely. In his words to the church in Smyrna, from Revelation chapter two, Jesus has some encouraging, hope-filled instruction for us all.

It's in times like these that we go back to scripture. What does God ask of us in difficult times? We are called, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to endure. Yes, endure it. Don't quit. Don't give up. Don't throw in the towel. Don't become bitter and angry. Simply endure.Main Points:We can endure because He gives us the power to endure. We can endure and still display the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.We can endure hardship with the love of Christ in our hearts. We can endure difficulties while maintaining God's peace and the joy of the Lord. As Christians, we don't have to follow the pattern of the world around us that is angry and bitter. We have Jesus in our lives, and that makes all the difference.Today's Scripture Verses:2 Timothy 2:3 - “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”James 1:12 says, “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”Quick Links:Subscribe to The 5 Minute Discipleship NewsletterDonate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group5 Minute Discipleship on Instagram

In this episode, Clayton discusses some of the Hardships that the Diné (Navajo People) have endured and that we are a resilient people, he tells a story of Naayéé Neizghání (Monster Slayer) and how he survived the difficulties of fighting different monsters across the land. In more recent history, Hwéeldi- the Navajo Long Walk, the Navajo people were relocated into concentration camps by the US Government for 4 years, away from their Homeland and that the people survived through prayer,  Clayton talks about different gifts that can help guide us throughout our daily lives, and that we can use these different gifts to help our people not only to survive but thrive. Ahé'hee!Photo Credit: 'Long Walk of the Navajos' By Olaf Wieghorst 1987Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/hozhospeaks)

Hi friends! In today's Quick Inspiration Sunday episode I shared a few options for us to name this new Sunday series! I love your feedback, let me know what you think! I'm leaning towards "Weekly Wamba Jamba"--but I have a silly sense of humor, so maybe it's lame?! You tell me! Sunday-FUNday?! Or maybe I will just keep it 'Quick Inspiration'. You guys tell me! ;)  If you are new around here, here's a quick update--Every Sunday for a few months I will post a short episode with a scripture, quote, and song of the week for us to binge on! The songs, quotes and verses will be binge and meditation worthy, I promise. ;)  Ok, song of the week this week is SOOO good, I get so inspired every time I listen to it--and I listen to it a lot... drum roll, please... "Don't give up on me" By Andy Grammer--YouTube.   //"Don't give up on me" By Andy Grammer-- iTUNES//"Don't give up on me" SPOTIFY Inspiring Scripture: Luke 18: 1 NIV  - Parable of the persistent widow “One day Jesus hold his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.”  James 1: 3-4 NLT “For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.  Quote of the week - “He who knows others is wise, he who knows himself is enlightened” -- Lao-Tzo. Hang in there! I hope this blesses you! Much love, Dani To learn more about Dani: www.danisumner.com Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  To get in touch on Social Media: Facebook and Instagram  

Over the last 13 years, we have been through a lot of ups and downs in the chocolate business. My brother had to say goodbye to his family and go work in the jungle hundreds of times. My wife got food poisoning and broke out in terrible hives with no access to medical care. We've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in to cacao harvest only to have customers tell us it was a bad harvest. And that is just scratching the surface. But two thoughts keep us going. 1) Fortunato No. 4 Chocolate is such a good product that it deserves to remain in existence. 2) Hundreds of cacao farm families depend on us for income and we can't let them down. This episode is filled with stories about times we had to ask ourselves why we should keep going and we share the answers that kept us from giving up.

Today we share a story of hope and wisdom about how to take the first step forward when we just can't see past our current situation. Join Molly Garcia as she discusses how to pivot from enduring hardship to embracing hope with Grammy Nominated Semi-Finalist and Music Teacher at Roan Forest Elementary School, Matthew Trevino.

In our series, The Last Word, Todd Wagner teaches through 2 Timothy 3-7 and the three metaphors given to us to be faithful Christians in our daily lives. We are encouraged to live as soldiers, obedient and faithful to our commander, Jesus.

In our series, The Last Word, Todd Wagner teaches through 2 Timothy 3-7 and the three metaphors given to us to be faithful Christians in our daily lives. We are encouraged to live as soldiers, obedient and faithful to our commander, Jesus.

Ness Wilson [https://pioneer.org.uk/] and [https://www.openheaven.org/] joins Anthony in this episode for a conversation where they look at some of her story and background and what God is doing in the church today.    Much of this conversation relies on a life verse for Ness, 2 Timothy 4:5 - "but you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry". This is arguably not the kind of verse one may ask for but Ness shares powerfully about how it has informed her life and ministry and has helped her navigate some really tough times.   You'll hear also a lot of guidance and some brilliant ideas from Ness about what the church ought to be focussed on in this time and looking forward to. We know you will be encouraged and spurred on by this conversation.   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference. For the transcript of this conversation, please visit anthonydelaney.com/podcast   You can find Ness and the teams she's part of on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nesswilson https://www.facebook.com/PioneerNetwork

A message about enduring hardship from Pat Klein of Vision Beyond Borders.