So many of us feel the weight of stress in ways we don’t always talk about, and it can be hard to know what to do with it. This week, Pastor Scotty reflects on the opening words of the book of James, inviting us to consider how moments of pressure might shape us rather than simply wear us down.

The message explores how our digital habits, our assumptions about struggle, and the stories we tell ourselves can all pull us into defense mode—or open us to a different kind of strength. If you’ve been walking through a season that feels heavy, this message offers a thoughtful, hopeful way to approach it.