Jesus + Nothing = Enough - Jehan Corbin's Story :: [Episode 121]

When we face the death of our desires—or even death itself—what then? Where now?

Julie Cochran, of our Vestavia community, shows us that in seasons of suffering and surrender, praise can persist.

Following the unexpected loss of her infant daughter, Julie's mindset transformed as she focused on the Word, the Father, and his faithfulness.

In this episode, you will learn:

• A mind renewed by the Word relies on hope and withstands hurt.

• We name our hard stories "good" when we focus on who God is.

• Regularly celebrating his faithfulness helps us heal.

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Even those who belong to Christ can find themselves hard at work on the hunt for happiness. Becca Smith, of our Memphis community, brings a relatable story of relying on self for success and meaning.

But when Becca experienced a life-altering fall, the Lord literally and physically brought her low. In her year of healing, she put aside performance when the true object of her faith came into focus.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Lord uses suffering to grow our faith and remind us of truth.
• He teaches us to trust Him—but it takes time and is often through trials.
• We are only ever truly known and successful in Christ.

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Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

For Erin Hamby, of our Homewood community, desperate times didn't call for desperate measures. Instead, the call came from the Lord—who personally spoke promises to Erin during a dangerous pregnancy.

Erin's story traces the sweet transition from head knowledge to heart knowledge. Listen and you will witness the Lord strengthening Erin's faith in amazing and surprising ways.

In this episode, you will learn:

• When we don't know what He is doing, we can know that He is faithful.

• The Lord meets us in times of desperation and dependence.

• He is a God of miracles and a God who speaks.

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Today’s podcast is a beautiful reminder that no matter what you are going through, God always goes before you.

Elizabeth Ann Howell, from our Jackson, Mississippi community, shares her story of God’s sovereignty and provision before, during, and after a life or death situation with her husband. In her story, you will see how God always “works upstream” and consistently prepares you for what lies ahead in this journey of life.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• There is nothing you go through that God is not in the middle of.

• You can live a life of coincidences or a life of miracles.

• God is always working ahead of you on your behalf.

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Choosing God Over Circumstances: Diane Bryson’s story:: [Episode 260]

Today’s podcast is an incredible reminder that God can take the ugliest of life circumstances and do immeasurably more than you could ask or imagine. 

Diane Bryson, from our Auburn/Opelika community group, shares her journey of radically trusting God through a season of severe health challenges and devastating heartbreak. This incredible story will help you see the goodness of the Lord and the power He has to bring healing in any physical, emotional, or spiritual battle. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• Every season of your life has a purpose. 

• In a difficult season, these three things can bring healing - Scripture (fights the lies), Praise music (focuses your eyes on Heaven), and People!

• Faith in God and His goodness is the ultimate healing agent.

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Listen to Episode 232 Sand Price (featured in our Patreon Marriage Series This Week)

Listen to Episode 216 Brendt Blanks (featured in our Patreon Marriage Series Next Week)

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

To celebrate this day of love, we are bringing you a special podcast on the power of community in your life.

Shannon and Aaron Eissler, from our community group in Tupelo, Mississippi, share their journey of finding each other, the highs and lows of their first few years of marriage, and the role their community of believers has played and continues to play in their lives.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: 

• Your past serves your purpose.

• Your insufficiency is where Christ is sufficient. 

• Life change often happens best when surrounded by community. 

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Does the Lord's timeline ever seem to stretch on and on? Gail Alverson of our Memphis community, reminds us not to give up.

With decades of dedication in the face of fear, Gail endured a tumultuous marriage to an angry and unbelieving spouse. Her story will teach you that even when the Lord does not immediately shift our circumstances, he still works to change us and those around us. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Lord's timing can be trusted, even when his work spans many years.

• Eventual freedom is found when we surrender to Jesus in faith.

• Persistent prayer opens Spiritual doors for us and for those we love

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"The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie Omartian

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In 2024, we are launching an extra episode each month called “First Monday Freebie,” and we are excited to kick things off with today’s podcast!  We all know February symbolizes a month of love, and what better way to start the month off than by reminding ourselves of the ultimate love Christ has for us?

Today’s freebie features Jeramy Meredith, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, who shares her journey from heartbreak to hope to healing to redemption. Her story will remind you of the importance of knowing the love of Christ is trustworthy, faithful, and always enough.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

There is a light at the end of any tunnel of despair due to the love of Christ.

Power and hope are found when you focus your mind on God‘s word.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬

"Your Life... Well Spent" by Russ Crosson

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24-year-old Lauren Bell, from our Homewood, Alabama community, shares her journey of living with caudal regression, a rare form of spina bifida, and how God gave her the freedom she so desperately wanted to walk in peace. Lauren will sweetly remind you that we are each made uniquely in the image of God, and we were each created to bring Him glory.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• God calls you to a life of freedom - one where you rest soundly in His plan for your life

• Every part of your body (even the parts you aren’t so thrilled with) was knitted together by God.

• God wants to meet you in the middle of your frustrations and speak truth to you.

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Beth McCullen, from our community group in Oxford, Mississippi, shares her story of moving to a new city and questioning God as she watched her daughter go through a season of loneliness and depression. Beth ultimately shares how God faithfully brought both her and her daughter to a place of comfort, hope, and purpose.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• We overcome the enemy by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. Rev 12:11

• If you are a believer you HAVE a story because you’ve been saved by Jesus Christ.

• Living for Christ and raising your children to be set apart can be very painful, lonely, and isolating, but the cost is worth it!

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