Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life. In this somber but hopeful episode, Jena and Mary Pat set aside their planned topic to speak from the heart about what’s been weighing on them. Opening with a heartfelt prayer, they dive into a candid conversation about navigating a world heavy with tragedy, the spiritual battles we all face, and the unwavering hope found in the Gospel. This isn't just a podcast episode; it's a front-porch chat about faith, conviction, and the urgent call for Christians to be a light in the darkness.

📌 What We Cover in This Episode:

✅ A Prayer for a Heavy World
✅ Processing Tragedy in a Digital Age
✅ The Gospel is Simple
✅ Finding Hope Amidst Grief
✅ A Wake-Up Call for Lukewarm Christians
✅ Starting Revival at Home
✅ The ABCs of Christianity

💡 Key Takeaways:

✨ In a dark world, the Gospel is our hope. While we grieve tragedy, as Christians, we do not grieve as those who have no hope. Our focus is not just on life and death, but on eternity.
✨ Be a discerning consumer of media. The devil thrives on division. Seek the full context, check your heart, and don't fall for out-of-context narratives designed to make you hate others.
✨ Salvation is a gift, not a wage. The message of the Gospel is that the work is "done." It's not about what we do to earn our way to heaven, but about accepting the finished work of Jesus on the cross.
✨ This is a wake-up call to be bold. The world needs the light of Jesus now more than ever. This is not the time for lukewarm faith; it is a time to stand firm and share the truth with love and conviction.
✨ Revival starts in your home. The most powerful way to change the world is by discipling your children, praying with them, and building a foundation of unwavering faith within your family.

This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. Learn more at beckshybrids.com.

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