Mouthful of Spiders, Heart Full of Hope

In this episode, Josh Hensley, Evan Ryan, Michael Shearon, and Paxton Redd wrap up the series on sin and suffering with a lively round of “Would You Rather: Mildly Suffering Edition,” sharing cringey scenarios like popcorn kernels, spider mouths, and misnaming church members (on accident, of course). The game sets the stage for a vulnerable, honest conversation about how suffering challenges our faith but also gives us opportunity to reflect Christ, grow in hope, and testify to God’s goodness—especially when we feel most broken.

Michael recaps his message on John 9, unpacking three biblical reasons we may suffer: because of sin (ours or others’), to reveal God's glory through our story, and to help us truly see what matters. The team tackles hard questions like “Is there really a heaven?” and encourages listeners not to isolate in pain, but to trust in God’s purpose even when the ‘why’ isn’t clear. They close with a passionate look ahead to the new sermon series in Romans, inviting everyone to read, reflect, and walk through the book together this summer.

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