{"podcast":{"title":"Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage","slug":"bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387","podcast_index_feed_id":6654387,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/486174/rss","website_url":"https://missyeversole.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/7/9/2/c7921504ed4781a616c3140a3186d450/Podcast_Cover_3rd_Season.png","author":"Missy Eversole","episode_count":112,"summary":"Are you a Christ-follower who wants to live boldly for Him? Do you want to be a witness, stand for the Truth, step out of your comfort zone, and experience spiritual growth? Do you want to share the Good News of Jesus and what He has done in your life but are a little apprehensive about speaking boldly about Him to other people? Or maybe you have conversations with a friend or family member, and they ask hard questions about your faith, and you don't feel adequate in your Biblical knowledge to respond? If that is you, you are not alone, and you are in the right place, my friend! My name is Missy Eversole, and I'm a wife, mom, author, speaker, Colson Fellow, and a friend who loves to grab a cup of coffee, sit around the table and talk about Jesus. For years, I didn't have the courage to speak boldly about my relationship with Jesus because I felt inadequate. In my mind, no one would care about what I'd have to say if I didn't have a degree in theology. But here's what I've learned: you don't need a theology degree to be the light for Jesus! I'm here to encourage you with practical tips and applications to help you be bold in your faith and give you the daring confidence you need to…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387"},"episode":{"title":"101 - When God Feels Silent and You Still Choose Faith with Jeff Leonard","slug":"101-when-god-feels-silent-and-you-still-choose-faith-with-jeff-leonard","published_at":"2026-03-02T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387/101-when-god-feels-silent-and-you-still-choose-faith-with-jeff-leonard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387","url":"https://missyeversole.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/0fe3bcbe-5f86-4f87-a2ec-7ff7ba1b6cfc/101_-_Jeff_Leonard.mp3?dest-id=4145004","summary":"Why does God sometimes feel hardest to find when we need Him most? In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy Eversole sits down with Bible professor and author Dr. Jeff Leonard to explore the tension many believers experience: a sincere faith alongside seasons when God feels distant. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and the themes of his book Seekers in the Hands of an Elusive God, Jeff explains why God's seeming hiddenness is not a flaw in our faith journey; it may actually be an invitation to seek Him more deeply. In this conversation, they discuss: God's elusiveness is not abandonment. It can protect us from reducing Him to something small or controllable. Seeking strengthens faith. The most enduring faith is often formed in the desert, not in comfort. Scripture remains our surest guide. When feelings fluctuate, God's Word steadies our understanding of who He is. God reveals Himself in unexpected places. Nature, solitude, suffering, joy, and even mortality can draw us toward Him. If you've ever wondered where God is in the darkness, this conversation offers both perspective and hope. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Dr. Jeff Leonard Book: Seekers in the Hands of an Elusive God: Embracing Hope in the Seasons of Darkness Website: BiblicalExplorations.com Connect with Missy: Download the March Scripture Journaling prompts (Boldness and Courage) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discuss…","meta_description":"Why does God sometimes feel hardest to find when we need Him most? 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