# Faith isn't what you think it is (Bible Study)

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Podcast: [SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seedtime-with-bob-and-linda-lotich-65777)
Published: 2025-12-20T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://seedtime.libsyn.com/faith-isnt-what-you-think-it-is-bible-study
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## Resource

Most of us were taught that faith means "trying really hard to believe" — especially with our finances. But in the Bible-study-style episode, Bob & Linda unpack Hebrews 11, Romans 10:17, and Jesus' "abide" teaching to reveal a surprising truth: 👉 Biblical faith isn't mustered. It's received. And once you see that, anxiety shrinks, striving stops, and finances shift. Join Bob & Linda as they walk through their own misconceptions about faith, why effort-based Christianity wears us out, and how to let God grow real, evidence-bearing faith in your financial life. This one is equal parts devotional, Bible study, and super pracitical conversation. What We Cover Why "trying harder to have faith" never works What Hebrews 11 actually teaches about faith as "evidence" Linda's family devotions and how teaching Scripture unlocks new revelation The surprising connection between faith, abiding, and legal authority in Scripture How faith grows (and why it's not through willpower) Why community + hearing the Word matters What Noah, Sarah, and Abraham teach us about doing hard things "by faith" How to apply faith to money without resorting to wishful thinking Why budgeting, paying bills, and taking small obedient steps are acts of faith How to pray Scripture over your finances when you feel uncertain Key Scriptures (NLT) Hebrews 11:1 — "Faith shows the reality of what we hope for…" Romans 10:17 — "Faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News…" Psalm 46:10 — "Be still and know that I am God." John 15 — Jesus' teaching on abiding James 1:22 — "Be doers of the word, not hearers only." Memorable Moments "If faith is evidence, it can't originate from me." "Abiding produces fruit — not effort." "Sometimes the faith God gives you feels like hope… but with legs." "Faith without wor…

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