Against the Grain
Against the Grain
Podcast Description
We all live for something. At 121, we believe that living for Jesus offers the most meaningful and fulfilling life. In our culture, this is living against the grain. It is easy to be conformed to our culture, but what does it look like to live differently, to live for Jesus, to live counter-culturally? Be encouraged and challenged, as we hear conversations with people in various seasons and circumstances, sharing their journeys of following Jesus daily and how that shapes their everyday experiences.
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Explores themes of faith and spirituality with episodes focused on worship as a lifestyle, the understanding of heaven, pursuing God's presence, and finding joy in daily living. For example, episodes dissect how authentic worship transcends Sunday services and how an eternal perspective can influence daily life.
We all live for something. At 121, we believe that living for Jesus offers the most meaningful and fulfilling life. In our culture, this is living against the grain. It is easy to be conformed to our culture, but what does it look like to live differently, to live for Jesus, to live counter-culturally? Be encouraged and challenged, as we hear conversations with people in various seasons and circumstances, sharing their journeys of following Jesus daily and how that shapes their everyday experiences.
Trials aren't a matter of if—they're a matter of when. We all face moments that bring us to our knees: devastating diagnoses, fractured relationships, crushing losses, and countless other heartaches that derail our carefully laid plans.
But as followers of Jesus, how do we navigate these dark valleys? How do we maintain an eternal perspective when our present reality feels overwhelming? And how can we offer genuine support to others walking through their own storms?
In this episode, Eric, Jessica, and Sonja dive deep into James 1:2-4, exploring how we can actually find joy in the midst of trials— because God's presence fundamentally transforms how we experience suffering.
Show notes:
James 1:2-4
1 Peter 1:6-7
John 15:11
A Praying Life by Paul Miller
Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller
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