Faith Over Fear - Bonus Episode: Trusting God When He Seems Silent and Faith Feels Weak

<p data-start="262" data-end="341">What do we do when God feels silent and life unfolds in ways we never expected?</p> <p data-start="343" data-end="685">In this honest conversation, Jennifer Slattery and Bible teacher Courtney Reissig explore what it looks like to hold onto faith in seasons of disappointment, disillusionment, and deep uncertainty. When prayers feel unanswered and circumstances challenge what we believe about God, it’s easy to question His goodness, His presence, and His plan.</p> <p data-start="769" data-end="988">Together, Jennifer and Courtney discuss how hardship can shake our expectations without undoing our faith—and how, like Peter, we can continue returning to Christ, trusting that He alone holds the words of eternal life.</p> <p data-start="769" data-end="988"><strong>Download this episodes free companion guide <a href="https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/downloads/when-life-doesnt-make-sense-clinging-to-faith-in-uncertain-seasons/">HERE</a>.</strong> Scroll down for reflective questions.</p> <hr data-start="990" data-end="993"> <p>Resource referenced: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Believe-Embracing-Everything-Changes-ebook/dp/B0FNTSH8BL/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=191659966772&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CU8QX5zNrOv4GdbtifsPfu5yVfk9mw6ykgmANtzAtUnwNKS1F6SmUNDBPb-aS_0N7MCOOjmRZ7nV8f0Y95iZBaNMkqJkKivI3FY5jTPo207ePkTiehsL4hsry5FDtpuYipixFAypQcGAsUzIq8I5EPH8MOdvfc9fQbcZkmNt5t1mchgZHHMbuRkHZ9hrdwBgRu_9_PgRkn4VdEhHLLNt_d73GJvqhCD6Gb5wc-ajy84.8iu0g2FywucQ0YVOlvSG0r70JpwzRicuJP6iRkjidLo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779648875585&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1020414&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=12299204209434004582--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12299204209434004582&hvtargid=kwd-350733963767&hydadcr=22535_13821241_8212&keywords=courtney+reissig&mcid=0d969254de3f3908a0e6b936ca73cf25&qid=1775868066&s=books&sr=1-1" aria-hidden="true"></a><em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Believe-Embracing-Everything-Changes-ebook/dp/B0FNTSH8BL/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=191659966772&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CU8QX5zNrOv4GdbtifsPfu5yVfk9mw6ykgmANtzAtUnwNKS1F6SmUNDBPb-aS_0N7MCOOjmRZ7nV8f0Y95iZBaNMkqJkKivI3FY5jTPo207ePkTiehsL4hsry5FDtpuYipixFAypQcGAsUzIq8I5EPH8MOdvfc9fQbcZkmNt5t1mchgZHHMbuRkHZ9hrdwBgRu_9_PgRkn4VdEhHLLNt_d73GJvqhCD6Gb5wc-ajy84.8iu0g2FywucQ0YVOlvSG0r70JpwzRicuJP6iRkjidLo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779648875585&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1020414&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=12299204209434004582--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12299204209434004582&hvtargid=kwd-350733963767&hydadcr=22535_13821241_8212&keywords=courtney+reissig&mcid=0d969254de3f3908a0e6b936ca73cf25&qid=1775868066&s=books&sr=1-1">Someone to Believe In: Embracing the Savior Who Stays the Same When Everything Else Changes by </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Courtney-Reissig/e/B071P841F5?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1775868066&sr=1-1">Courtney Reissig</a></em></p> <hr data-start="1445" data-end="1448"> <p> Scriptures Discussed</p> <ul data-start="1480" data-end="2376"> <li data-section-id="1c3614o" data-start="1480" data-end="1644"><strong data-start="1482" data-end="1498">John 6:66–68</strong> – When others walked away, Peter said, <em data-start="1538" data-end="1604">“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”</em></li> <li data-section-id="w5ghf6" data-start="1646" data-end="1829"><strong data-start="1648" data-end="1664">John 11:1–44</strong> – Jesus’ interaction with Mary and Martha after Lazarus’ death reveals both His compassion and His power over life and death</li> <li data-section-id="kndprx" data-start="1831" data-end="1946"><strong data-start="1833" data-end="1847">John 14:18</strong> – <em data-start="1850" data-end="1906">“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”</em></li> <li data-section-id="1lblxi3" data-start="1948" data-end="2090"><strong data-start="1950" data-end="1964">John 16:33</strong> – <em data-start="1967" data-end="2050">“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”</em></li> <li data-section-id="ofwt4h" data-start="2092" data-end="2239"><str