# The Joy Bringer Podcast - 2 Peter Ch 3 (In The Meantime)

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Podcast: [The Joy Bringer Podcast with Season Bowers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-bringer-podcast-with-season-bowers-6726341)
Published: 2026-04-26T06:17:00+00:00
Episode link: https://seasonbowers.podbean.com/e/the-joy-bringer-podcast-1-2-peter-ch-3-in-the-meantime/
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## Resource

Waiting for the return of Christ requires more than passive endurance; it demands active, purposeful living. This episode explores how to use the 'meantime' to spread peace and joy through the power of the Holy Spirit.

## Highlights
- Main idea: God's perceived delay in His promises is actually an expression of His patience, providing time for repentance
- Practical takeaway: Use the interval between now and the future to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ
- Failure mode: Avoid the trap of becoming combative or defensive; instead, adopt the 'shoes of the gospel of peace' to bring good news
- Main idea: The Holy Spirit provides the necessary power to live holy, righteous, and whole lives in a broken world
- Practical takeaway: View yourself as a 'joybringer' on a mission to extend God's goodness and love to everyone you encounter

## Topics

2 Peter 3, Second Coming of Jesus, Christian Living, Holy Spirit, God's Patience, Gospel of Peace, Faith and Hope, End Times

## Chapters
- 0:00 — Introduction to Second Peter: An introduction to the authority of Peter's testimony and the importance of finding joy in an uncertain world.
- 1:00 — The Reality of Jesus' Return: Examining the biblical certainty of the Day of the Lord and addressing the skepticism of scoffers.
- 2:00 — Understanding God's Timing: Reflecting on how God's perspective on time differs from ours and how His patience serves humanity.
- 4:00 — Living in the Waiting: Practical guidance on maintaining a pure, peaceful, and blameless life while awaiting the new heavens and earth.
- 6:00 — Empowered to Bring Joy: How to utilize the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the Great Commission and act as a messenger of peace.
- 8:00 — Closing Encouragement: A final call to embrace your identity as a joybringer and a mission-driven believer.

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