In this follow-up to Amelia Fowler’s moving testimony, Christa and Laura-Lee unpack what it truly means to have a living relationship with Jesus. They talk about inviting the Holy Spirit into everyday life, navigating suffering, and following David's example when God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we long for.

Drawing on stories from Job, Solomon, David, and Jesus, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that faith is often refined by fire.

✨ Listener comments, real talk about Mother’s Day, and a warm dose of honesty and encouragement – we're covering essential topics for every Christian, so this one’s for you!

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00:00 – Coming up
01:20 – Welcome & listener comments
03:17 – Christa & Laura-Lee catch up – Mother’s Day
04:51 – First thoughts on Amelia Fowler’s episode
06:08 – What does a living relationship with Jesus look like?
07:06 – Inviting the Holy Spirit into our daily lives
08:10 – Laura-Lee’s thoughts on suffering
10:06 – God’s will in our pain
11:45 – Lessons from Job & Solomon
14:42 – How suffering can refine our faith
17:49 – David’s worship response when his prayers were unanswered
20:29 – Even Jesus contended with God’s will
22:11 – Do we need perfect faith for a miracle?
28:44 – Check what we say against the Word
29:50 – Final thoughts
32:13 – It’s okay to want and ask God for things

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