{"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":"106 - How God Meets Us in Our Suffering with Clay and Jean E. 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Through deeply personal stories of cancer, miscarriage, unanswered prayers, and long seasons of waiting, Clay and Jean share how God uses suffering not to break us, but to form us. This conversation is honest, theological, and full of hope for anyone walking through pain right now. In this episode, they discuss: How God uses suffering to produce endurance, character, and lasting hope How you can grieve deeply and still experience joy in Christ How remembering God's faithfulness in the past strengthens your faith today This episode will encourage you to trust God in the middle of your hardest seasons and remind you that your pain is never wasted. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Clay and Jean: Jean Jones Website: https://jeanejones.net Clay Jones Website: https://clayjones.net Connect with Missy: Download the April Scripture Journaling prompts (Grace) 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 discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embr…","meta_description":"How does God meet us in the middle of our deepest pain, and what does that actually look like? 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