In this episode, Josiah Bancroft delivers a heartfelt devotional from Serge’s Launch Week, the final sendoff before new missionaries set out on their overseas journeys. Drawing on Philippians 4:4-9,  Josiah shares insight on how to navigate anxiety and rejoice in the Lord—even in our hardest times. Through personal stories, he speaks to the importance of anchoring our hearts and minds in Jesus – paving the path to profound inner peace and capacity to extend Christ’s gentleness and love to others. 

In this episode, they discuss… 

• Why the call to rejoice is more than a Christian sentiment (3:37)
• How to avoid a false pathway to peace (8:42)
• Is worry a sin? And why that might be good news (14:00)
• The only heart attitude that will truly combat our anxiety (17:17)
• The key to building up peace in our hearts in a time of stress (30:32)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Philippians: Finding Joy When Life is Hard by Josiah Bancroft, part of Serge’s Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series 
• You Are Sent: Finding Your Place in God’s Global Mission by Nathan Sloan
• For a full list of resources to help anchor your heart and mind in Jesus, visit www.serge.org/renewal
• For more about the ministry and work of Josiah Bancroft visit www.josiahbancroft.com
• Bible reference: Philippians 4:4-9

Credits: 

Our guest for this episode was Josiah Bancroft. Josiah served in Serge's executive leadership for decades. Now, he and Barbara mentor and consult with leaders, couples, and pastors in the US and abroad. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Anna Madsen, Aaron Gray, and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L. 

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