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🎙️ Podcast Episode Summary:
What do you do when the thing you were hoping for doesn’t happen the way you expected? When your prayer is met with silence or your faith feels buried under disappointment? In this vulnerable episode, I share the tension of living between grief and faith, doubt and trust—through my own story of loss and how God met me with a resurrected hope.
We look at Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus in John 20—not just her grief at the tomb, but her persistence, her love, and the moment she hears her name. We reflect on how Jesus meets us in our pain, and how resurrection sometimes looks different than we imagined.
This is for the one who feels forgotten, stuck, or unsure if God still sees you. He does. He’s asking you today: “Who are you seeking?”
🎵 Musical Reference:
“Brand New” by Naomi Raine – a powerful anthem for anyone walking through pain and learning to hope again.
🎧 Listen here
đź“– Scripture References:
* John 20:1–18 – Mary Magdalene at the tomb
* John 16:20–22 – “Your sorrow will turn into joy”
* Romans 8:24–25 – “Who hopes for what they already have?”
* Isaiah 55:8–9 – “My thoughts are not your thoughts…”
* Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
* Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted”
* Ecclesiastes 3:11 - Everything is good in its own time.
* Psalm 73:24-26 - God is my strength and portion forever.
* John 10 - The Good Shepherd
đź”— SHOW NOTES + LINKS
🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platform:
* Apple Podcasts: Clinging to an Unexpected Hope
* Spotify: Listen here
* YouTube: Watch on YouTube
* Substack: Read + Listen
📱 Social Media Clips + Reflections:
* Instagram: @thetovway
* TikTok: @thetovway
* Facebook: The Tov Way Community
🎵 Song Mentioned:
“Brand New” by Naomi Raine
* Spotify
* Apple Music
* YouTube
đź“– Scriptures to Meditate On:
* John 20:1–18
* Romans 8:24–25
* Isaiah 55:8–9
* Proverbs 3:5–6
* Psalm 34:18
đź’¬ Want to reflect with me?
Join the conversation on Substack or leave a comment on Instagram.
The Tov Way | A Christian Blog about The Good Life God's Way is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Get full access to The Tov Way | A Christian Blog about The Good Life God's Way at thetovway.substack.com/subscribe
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By Getting Back to the Good Life🎙️ Podcast Episode Summary:
What do you do when the thing you were hoping for doesn’t happen the way you expected? When your prayer is met with silence or your faith feels buried under disappointment? In this vulnerable episode, I share the tension of living between grief and faith, doubt and trust—through my own story of loss and how God met me with a resurrected hope.
We look at Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus in John 20—not just her grief at the tomb, but her persistence, her love, and the moment she hears her name. We reflect on how Jesus meets us in our pain, and how resurrection sometimes looks different than we imagined.
This is for the one who feels forgotten, stuck, or unsure if God still sees you. He does. He’s asking you today: “Who are you seeking?”
🎵 Musical Reference:
“Brand New” by Naomi Raine – a powerful anthem for anyone walking through pain and learning to hope again.
🎧 Listen here
đź“– Scripture References:
* John 20:1–18 – Mary Magdalene at the tomb
* John 16:20–22 – “Your sorrow will turn into joy”
* Romans 8:24–25 – “Who hopes for what they already have?”
* Isaiah 55:8–9 – “My thoughts are not your thoughts…”
* Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
* Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted”
* Ecclesiastes 3:11 - Everything is good in its own time.
* Psalm 73:24-26 - God is my strength and portion forever.
* John 10 - The Good Shepherd
đź”— SHOW NOTES + LINKS
🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platform:
* Apple Podcasts: Clinging to an Unexpected Hope
* Spotify: Listen here
* YouTube: Watch on YouTube
* Substack: Read + Listen
📱 Social Media Clips + Reflections:
* Instagram: @thetovway
* TikTok: @thetovway
* Facebook: The Tov Way Community
🎵 Song Mentioned:
“Brand New” by Naomi Raine
* Spotify
* Apple Music
* YouTube
đź“– Scriptures to Meditate On:
* John 20:1–18
* Romans 8:24–25
* Isaiah 55:8–9
* Proverbs 3:5–6
* Psalm 34:18
đź’¬ Want to reflect with me?
Join the conversation on Substack or leave a comment on Instagram.
The Tov Way | A Christian Blog about The Good Life God's Way is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Get full access to The Tov Way | A Christian Blog about The Good Life God's Way at thetovway.substack.com/subscribe