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Do you believe that God is good? That He really has your best interests in mind? In this special message guest speaker, Ryan Ingram, addresses this vital topic as he interviews his mom Theresa. She shares her inspiring testimony of becoming a Christian, and how she navigated through painful circumstances by trusting in the unfailing goodness of God.
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From Despair to Deliverance:
Theresa's early life was marked by loneliness and a dysfunctional family. Her dreams were shattered when her husband abandoned her and their twin infant sons. Feeling "left with nothing," she found hope through a godly boss and, at 25, accepted Jesus as her Savior.
Finding Refuge and Intimacy in Christ:
Supported by others, Theresa learned to love God's Word and prayer. She experienced God's consistent presence through unexpected help and answered prayers, including her marriage to Chip. Ryan highlights his mother's deep devotion to prayer, an intimacy born from desperation. Theresa's life serves as a testament to Romans 8:28, proving that God works all things for good.
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About Theresa Ingram
Theresa Ingram has a passion to see women transformed as they learn to see themselves as Christ sees them. Theresa has taught and mentored women in the local church for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Fairmont State University, the mother of four grown children & 12 grandchildren, and resides in San Jose, California, with her husband Chip.
About Ryan Ingram
Ryan Ingram is the pastor of Awakening Church, founded in September 2012 with a passion to awaken this generation to new life in Jesus. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has pursued additional study at Moody Theological Seminary. Ryan and his wife, Jenny, have three children and live in California.
Thanks to the explosion of technology and social media, society is more connected than ever. Despite that, loneliness, depression, and suicide are all at epidemically high levels. In this program, guest teacher Ryan Ingram provides the answer as he wraps up his short study in Genesis chapter 2. Learn what the aches in our hearts reveal and why our desire for ‘with-ness’ points to God’s desire to be with us.
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What do I do about the ache within me? What if my longing isn’t a problem to fix but a sign pointing me home?
The home my heart aches for is not just a PLACE but a PERSON. - John 14:6
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C.S. Lewis "Mere Christianity" & "The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses"
Tim Keller "The Prodigal God"
Ronald Rolheiser "Sacred Fire"
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About Ryan Ingram
Ryan Ingram is the pastor of Awaking Church, founded in September 2012 with a passion to awaken this generation to new life in Jesus. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has pursued additional study at Moody Theological Seminary. Ryan and his wife, Jenny, have three children and live in California.
C.S. Lewis once wrote, “If I find in myself desires, which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is I was made for another world.” Ryan Ingram explains why everyone has a longing and restlessness for something more. Join him in Genesis chapter 2 as he describes the perfect environment God created for Adam and Eve and why, since sin entered the world, our hearts ache to be reunited with our Creator.
Main Points
What do I do about the ache within me? What if my longing isn’t a problem to fix but a sign pointing me home?
The home my heart aches for is not just a PLACE but a PERSON. - John 14:6
Broadcast Resource
Speker Mentions
C.S. Lewis "Mere Christianity" & "The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses"
Tim Keller "The Prodigal God"
Ronald Rolheiser "Sacred Fire"
Additional Resource Mentions
Connect
Partner With Us
About Ryan Ingram
Ryan Ingram is the pastor of Awaking Church, founded in September 2012 with a passion to awaken this generation to new life in Jesus. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has pursued additional study at Moody Theological Seminary. Ryan and his wife, Jenny, have three children and live in California.