Show Notes
This week, we’re diving deep into what it means to stay faithful when life feels like it’s on pause. In Acts 23–28, we follow Paul’s journey through imprisonment, shipwreck, and delay—only to see God move in unexpected and powerful ways.
If you’re in a season where you feel stuck, forgotten, or like nothing is happening, this one is for you. We’re talking about what it looks like to trust God’s timing, keep showing up in the waiting, and believe that even the hidden seasons are holy. Plus, you’ll hear about epidurals, hospital delays, and what the Bible has to do with reality TV. (Yes, really.)Let’s lean in and remember that God is just as present in our waiting as He is in our breakthrough.
In This Episode
[00:01:26] Icebreaker: Bible Story as Reality TV Show
[00:04:35] Setting the Scene in Acts: Paul’s Pattern
[00:05:50] The Mission to Rome & 2-Year Delay
[00:08:00] The Power of Acts 28: Boldness Without Hindrance
[00:09:07] Reflecting on Paul’s Perseverance
[00:10:00] Kenz’s Epidural Story & the Pain of Delay
[00:12:46] Spiritual Delays: Trusting in God’s Timing
[00:13:59] What God Does in the Waiting (Paul’s Letters!)
[00:16:00] Being Faithful in the Small Things
[00:19:45] Obedience in the Secret Place
[00:21:11] What If Paul Gave Up? Why You Shouldn’t
[00:22:00] Perseverance Builds Character
[00:23:00] Raise Your Expectations—God’s Not Done Yet
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