"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
– Romans 15:13

In part 2 of the three part series, Candy dives into the topic Disappointment - how to identify and navigate any that have stolen your hope & joy. 

You'll be challenged to release the disappointments you've endured, see them through the eyes of the Lord, and to trust in the God of all hope and joy again!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
– Romans 15:13

Disappointment, loss, and unmet expectations are inevitable, but it was never intended to be a place we take up residence. In part 1, sharing personal examples, Candy dives into the topic unmet expectations - how to identify and navigate any that have stolen your hope & joy. 

In this 3 Part series, you'll learn how to trust in the God of all hope, to see as He sees, and how to navigate even the most painful of circumstances with hope and joy! 

We are His beloved children and He has abounding hope awaiting us - a life in which we thrive and not simply survive!

In this week's episode, Candy shares the two critical aspects of following Jesus - willingness and obedience. Looking at the miracle of Lazarus, our faith is challenged by the question: are we willing to trust Him only if He does "it" the way I think He should? Oftentimes, we are willing, but lack the action of stepping out in complete faith and obedience. The life of a believer requires we take Him at His Word, even when it doesn't look how we want or expect or when He doesn't do it the way we think He should. Listen and join us as we seek to live fully surrendered - to be both willing and obedient!

This week's episode features a testimony from one of our 13|30 Student Directors, Nolan Chavez. He shares how God took loss and brokenness of longing for a dad as a child, and turned it into the discovery of His true Father and identity in Christ. He reminds us that in seasons when we feel unwanted or unseen, we have a heavenly Father who accepts us, loves us, heals us, and has good plans for us.

This week's episode features a testimony from one of our 13|30 Student Directors, Jaycee Adams. She dives into the importance of finding our identity in Christ alone. Her story of overcoming perfectionism and performance strikes a cord and is a powerful reminder for us to cling to the truth of what the LORD says about us. So often, we allow others opinions, careers, successes, failures, or accolades to determine our value. Jaycee invites us to return to the one who formed us and simply ask Him, "Here I am Lord, it's just me, what do YOU think of me?" 

Listen this week as Justin Cunningham, one of our 13|30 Student Directors, shares his testimony in overcoming addiction. We all have struggles, but according to Hebrews 4:15, we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with us. He reminds us that freedom doesn't come from focusing on sin or striving, but simply by choosing Him, surrendering, and setting our eyes on Him. Whatever area you find yourself longing for freedom in, it's available for you, and He is ready to take you by the hand! 

Don't miss the last episode in the Brotherly Kindness series with Candy and her daughter Madi. One of the most quickly and easy identifying characteristics of a believer is that of true kindness. It's being empathetic, celebrating others, not comparing difficulties, listening, and being kind in all circumstances. Madi challenges us to remember that if one of the last things Jesus prayed was for unity amongst believers, expressed through brotherly kindness ... then it should be a big deal to us! Listen and be encouraged and challenged to look beyond the distractions and refocus on our ultimate goal and purpose - to make Jesus known! 

Join my good friend, Meagan Brown, and I as we talk about the difference between being "nice" and being "kind" and how that plays out in our day to day lives! True Biblical kindness leads to us to action, which ultimately allows for the demonstration of the Gospel!!

This month, we begin a series on "Brotherly Kindness!" My dear friend, Chonda Brent and I discuss the difference between being "nice" and being "kind" and how that plays out in our relationships. Hear how Chonda's application of kindness through honest, yet sometimes difficult conversations, has resulted in some of her greatest friendships.

Have you ever found yourself stuck feeling offended at people or at God? The word "offense," actually means, "bait-stick." It's a trap of the enemy that leads to un-forgiveness and bitterness. In a culture that is offended about anything and everything, it's vital as believers that we guard our heart diligently. This week, Jake challenges us to release offenses and walk in forgiveness with others, ourselves, and toward God to ultimately walk in complete freedom!