"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." (2 Corinthians 4:16)

Let’s get real for a minute: have you ever felt like your body is breaking down, your soul is worn out, and your faith is quietly slipping into the background? You're not alone. In this episode, Kate invites you into an honest, hope-filled conversation about what it actually means to not lose heart when life is painfully hard — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Drawing from her own struggles with chronic illness and the brutal honesty of Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:16, Kate explores how we can stop faking strength, start telling the truth, and find real renewal in the midst of real suffering. This isn’t about quick fixes or Christian clichés. It’s about discovering that God welcomes your weakness, your doubts, and your most unfiltered questions — and still promises to renew you day by day.

If you've ever been afraid to say, “This is too hard,” this episode is for you. It might just be the permission slip your soul has been waiting for.

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"For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God." (2 Corinthians 4:15)

What if your suffering wasn’t just about you — but about the grace, thanksgiving, and glory God wants to bring through you?

Today we slow down with 2 Corinthians 4:15 to unpack how suffering leads to grace, grace leads to thanksgiving, and thanksgiving leads to the glory of God.

In this episode, you'll discover: — Why your story matters, even when it feels messy
 — How God's grace is meant to overflow through you to others
 — Why living for His glory is the greatest purpose of all

If you’ve ever wondered whether your pain could have purpose, or how your life could point to something bigger, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now — and be encouraged to live for what matters most.

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"...knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence." (2 Corinthians 4:14)

What if your pain isn’t the end of the story — but the setup for God’s greatest display of power?

This episode is for the one who feels like something in their life has died — maybe it's hope, health, joy, marriage, or purpose. Easter Sunday came and went but take heart: the resurrection isn’t just a past event or a future hope — it’s a present reality.

In this raw and hope-filled conversation, you'll discover that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead is now alive in us. Kate shares personal stories of chronic pain, moments of divine tenderness, and the miracle of being seen by God in the hardest places — and invites you to see your own pain through the lens of resurrection power.

🎧 Tune in now and discover the kind of hope that doesn’t depend on your circumstances — but on the One who conquered the grave.

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"Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, 'I believed, and so I spoke,' we also believe, and so we also speak..." (2 Corinthians 4:13)

Ever felt like your testimony isn’t ready yet? Like you need a cleaner ending, a clearer answer, or a little more progress before you speak up?

This week’s episode is for you.

In 2 Corinthians 4:13, Paul says, “I believed, and so I spoke.” Not because everything was perfect — but because he trusted that God was still writing.

In this episode, Kate shares why faith speaks even in the middle of the mess. You’ll receive an invitation to share your own in-progress story — right where you are. Because when you speak by faith, your testimony doesn’t have to be tied up with a bow. It just has to point to Jesus.

🎧 Press play and let’s talk about what it means to believe — and speak — even when life is messy.

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"So death is at work in us, but life in you." 
(2 Corinthians 4:12)

Have you ever wondered why the Christian life requires so much dying to self? And how that could possibly lead to life for someone else?

In this episode of The Abidible Podcast, host Kate walks through 2 Corinthians 4:12 to help listeners see the beauty behind these difficult words from Paul. Far from being hopeless or harsh, this verse shows us the upside-down way God works: the cost of following Jesus always bears fruit beyond what we can see.

Kate unpacks how suffering in the Christian life is not wasted — it’s the very means by which God brings life, encouragement, and spiritual growth to others. Listeners will be challenged to view their hardships through a gospel lens and encouraged to embrace a life of daily dying for the sake of love, just like Christ.

Click play, and be encouraged today in knowing that God is absolutely at work in your suffering.

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"For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh." 
(2 Corinthians 4:11)

Last week, Kate explored Christ’s call to die to self by taking up our cross daily. Today, we're turning a corner as we encounter a crucial phrase in 2 Corinthians 4:10-11—"so that."

Why does Paul say we carry the death of Jesus? Why are we given over to death for His sake? It’s so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in us. This is not about suffering for its own sake but about stepping into a vibrant, supernatural life that can only come through surrender.

To understand this, Kate examines the life of Jesus, clarifies what it means for His life to be manifested in us, and unpacks how our mortal flesh becomes a canvas for God’s glory. The Christian life is not just about behavior modification but about gospel transformation—Christ living in us. 

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to live out the gospel, don’t miss this episode. As we die to self, we step into a life that makes no earthly sense—but reveals the glory of Christ in us.

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We are..."always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies." 
(2 Corinthians 4:10)

Most of us rush out the door each day making sure we have everything we need—keys, phone, water bottle. But what if we’ve been forgetting the most important thing of all? 

In this episode, Kate unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:10 and what it means to carry in our bodies the death of Jesus. This isn’t just a historical fact—it’s a daily reality that shapes how we endure suffering, trials, and opposition as followers of Christ. By exploring how the Corinthians viewed death compared to our modern perspective, we’ll uncover a radical truth: the Christian life isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about learning to die to ourselves so we can truly live. 

If you’ve ever struggled with suffering or wondered what it really means to take up your cross, this episode will challenge and encourage you in ways you may not expect. Press play and discover how carrying Christ’s death leads to His life being revealed in you.

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We are..."persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed." 
(2 Corinthians 4:9)

Suffering is so hard. Unfortunately, it's also inevitable—we’re either walking through it, coming out of it, or about to face it again. While pain was never a part of the original plan, it's the current reality we face in the "now and not yet." 

What are you facing right now? Whatever it is, we can all agree on one thing - suffering is brutal. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? 

In this episode, Kate asks this question as she unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:9. Her goal is to show how, although painful, affliction, perplexion, persecution, and being struck down are things we will never face alone. Yes, we will all be affected, but there are two dynamite sticks of truth that we all need to hear. This episode may not go the direction you expect, which means it might be exactly what you need to hear. 

No matter what you’re facing, God’s promises stand. This episode will challenge you, comfort you, and remind you of the unshakable hope that’s yours in Christ. Don’t suffer alone—press play and be strengthened today.

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"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair..." (2 Corinthians 4:8)

Have you ever wrestled with the question, Why does God allow suffering? Maybe you’ve been told that if you just had more faith, you wouldn’t struggle so much. Maybe you’ve felt like your pain was pointless, leaving you disillusioned with God.

In this episode of The Abidible Podcast, Kate unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:8 and explores what Scripture really says about suffering. With raw honesty and deep biblical insight, she confronts three common struggles: our desire to avoid suffering, the lies we've believed about it, and our difficulty understanding its purpose.

Through relatable stories, real-life struggles, and powerful truth, this episode will shift your perspective on hardship, helping you see that suffering isn’t evidence of God’s absence—it’s an opportunity to depend on Him in a way that transforms everything. By the end, you’ll not only have a clearer understanding of why we suffer, but you'll also have an entirely different perspective about suffering.

If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of your suffering, this episode is for you.

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"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." (2 Corinthians 4:7)

What if your weakness wasn’t something to hide—but the very place where God’s power shines the brightest? In this first verse study of our Jars of Clay series, we’re diving into 2 Corinthians 4:7 to see how God’s glory is revealed through our frailty.

The world tells us to treasure strength, status, and success, but Paul offers a different perspective: God places His greatest treasure in weak, ordinary vessels—like us—so that His power, not ours, is put on display.

Join Kate as she unpacks this transformative truth and encourages you to embrace your weakness, knowing that in God’s hands, it becomes the perfect backdrop for His glory.

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