When life gets hard, it’s easy to assume something’s gone wrong, that difficulty means you’ve stepped off course. But what if resistance is actually the proving ground for courage? In this episode, we explore how God forms strength in the struggle, what Joshua’s story reveals about obedience under pressure, and how to discern between idols of comfort and the real presence of God walking with you wherever you go.

WEEKLY REFLECTION:

• When circumstances get hard, do I assume I’m on the wrong path—or do I advance the purpose God has already made clear?
• Which idol (safety, certainty, approval, control, etc.) tempts me most to pause instead of obey—and what one courageous step could I take today to break it?
• Am I leading by imitation (copying others, chasing applause, following trends), or am I moving with presence-in-motion like Joshua and Jesus?

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