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Every civilization in human history has longed for something beyond the grave. In this message from John 14, Dr. John Neufeld explores what God has revealed about heaven — a real, physical place where the greatest joy won't just be the place itself, but coming face to face with Jesus. He also addresses the most important question any of us will ever face: how do you actually get there?

Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

We’ve all heard the old spiritual “It’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer.” But how many of us live this way? Judging others is a job best left to God. He alone knows our hearts and our motives; He alone is qualified to judge.

What if the way you see your life could shift — not because your circumstances change but because your perspective does?

In this powerful and story-rich episode, Cailah Garcia and Kaley Olson sit down with longtime friend of Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes to talk about the life-changing impact of gratitude. With humor, honesty, and deeply moving personal stories (including a travel day gone completely wrong), Sharon shares how gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a practice that can reshape how we experience God in our everyday lives.

If you’ve been feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of negativity, this conversation will gently reframe your perspective and remind you that even in hard moments, God is still at work.

You’ll learn:

• Why gratitude is less about your circumstances and more about your perspective.
• How gratitude helps you recognize God’s presence — even in difficult moments.
• How your attitude can impact the people around you more than you realize.
• Simple, practical ways to build a daily habit of gratitude (that actually stick).

Resources From This Episode:

• Download the FREE Journal: Unpolished.
  You don’t have to have it all figured out to start sharing your story. This guided journal will help you take small, meaningful steps forward — without the pressure to be perfect.
• When You Don’t Like Your Story by Sharon Jaynes.
  What if your hardest chapters could become part of your greatest victory? This powerful book will help you see how God is still writing your story — even in the parts you wouldn’t choose.
• ESV Bible (Crossway).
  Ground yourself in Scripture with a trusted, word-for-word translation designed to help you read, understand, and apply God’s Word to your everyday life.
• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
  Looking for deeper support? AACC offers trusted, faith-based counseling resources to help you navigate life’s hardest seasons with wisdom and care.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode

Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to an episode from the Therapy & Theology archive titled “How To Accept a Future You Never Wanted.”

In a world increasingly dependent upon screens and technology, it's as crucial as it is countercultural to help kids capture the natural joys and treasures each day holds. Mom of four and award-winning author, Amanda Dykes, unpacks hands-on activities that invite children and their parents to spot the wonders of God's creation.

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Grace is God as heart surgeon. Grace is God cracking open your chest, removing your heart, poisoned as it is with pride and pain, and replacing it with his own. God’s dream isn’t just to get you into heaven, but to get heaven into you.

Grace lives because Jesus does, works because he works, and matters because he matters. To be saved by grace is to be saved by Jesus—not by an idea, doctrine, creed, or church membership—but by Jesus himself, who will sweep into heaven anyone who so much as gives him the nod.

Grace won’t be stage-managed. I have no tips on how to get grace. Truth is, we don’t get grace, but it can sure can get us. If you wonder whether God can do something with the mess of your life, then grace is what you need. Make certain it happens to you!

Read more Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine

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"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it” (Matthew 7:13).

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