In this inspiring session from the 2025 Outsider Retreat, our friend Julie Colbeth opens God’s Word and gently brings us back to the simplicity of the gospel through 1 John.

Many of us know we are saved - yet we can experience seasons where it doesn’t feel that way. Julie helps us make sense of the gap between what we experience and what Scripture teaches, reminding us not to hide in the darkness, that joy is meant to be full, and that believers still need the simple message of salvation.

Make sure you check out Julie's fantastic podcast Whispers of Grace!

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0:00 – Coming up
0:50 – Introducing Julie
3:12 – Introduction to the message and 1 John
4:30 – We know we are saved, but sometimes it doesn’t feel like it
5:35 – Making sense of what we experience and what Scripture teaches
9:47 – Fellowship is essential
10:40 – Our joy can be full
13:00 – Don’t let the waves toss you around
15:55 – The light of God and what that really means
19:28 – We can hide in darkness or let God turn on the light
25:18 – God calls you perfect and pure, but you still have to choose the light
27:40 – Julie’s personal challenge from the Lord
28:57 – Believers still need the simple message of salvation
37:30 – Julie closes in prayer

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