On this Second Sunday of Easter, we sit with one of the most relatable figures in the Gospel—Thomas. Often labeled “doubting,” Thomas may be something else entirely: grieving, disappointed, and isolated.

In this episode, we explore how doubt can sound like sarcasm, how isolation can deepen our disbelief, and how Jesus meets us anyway—not with condemnation, but with invitation.

From a high school football comeback to the empty tomb, this reflection holds together two truths: sometimes it looks like the game is over, and sometimes it feels like God has lost. But the resurrection tells a different story.

What if faith is not about having everything figured out, but about encountering a God who shows up in our uncertainty?

This episode invites you to consider:

What do you do when God doesn’t meet your expectations?

How do you hold onto faith when the evidence says otherwise?

And what does it mean to believe again after disappointment?

In the end, the message is simple—but not easy:

Never say never.

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Passages to consider:

* Jesus is God:

John 1:1,14

Colossians 1:15-19

John 8:58

John 10:31-33

Hebrews 1:3-4

* God Offers HIMSELF

Hebrews 9:11-12

Hebrews 7:26-28

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Lets reflect on the Passion of Christ

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Donte talks about what it looks like to be rooted, trusting in the Lord.

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Jesus gives us rest from the suffocating pressure to be known, loved, and accepted!

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