Topic: Perseverance

3 chapters across the catalog

Stay The Course
Episode 40 • • 34:53 - 36:17

40: Stay The Course

Hearing the Voice of God and Staying the Course

A host recounts a personal experience of hearing the "still small voice" of God during a difficult season of betrayal by a close friend in the church. While driving, he received a simple three-word message: "stay the course." This directive has served as a foundational principle for his life and ministry over the subsequent years.

The Rise of Islam: Panic or Perspective
Episode 35 • • 2:52 - 5:01

35: The Rise of Islam: Panic or Perspective

Philosophy of Finishing Strong and Longevity in Ministry

Reflecting on over 40 years in ministry, a host shares his philosophy of "playing the long game" and finishing strong, comparing life to a golf game where the arrival matters more than the drive. He observes that many of his former classmates from theology and Christian education programs have since left the ministry, highlighting the difficulty of staying in the "game."

Gutter to Glory
Episode 34 • • 25:41 - 29:03

34: Gutter to Glory

Perseverance and Lessons from Hardship and Firefighting

A discussion on James 1 highlights how trials develop perseverance and maturity in believers. One host recalls watching their father, a firefighter, persevere through the tragedy of losing four colleagues in a single fire. They contrast this historical resilience with a modern lack of endurance, arguing that being "forged by hard things" is essential for character development.