Defying Discouragement, Ep. 5

Being a kid can be confusing! Young people today are being bombarded with half-truths and outright lies. In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz talks to parents (and anyone who works with kids) about how to train them to recognize truth.

There are so many resources available: books, conferences, podcasts, seminars. But Nancy wants to remind you—ultimately, what you need to fight today’s battles is to connect with God in prayer. She shows you how to lean on His strength.

We need strength for troubled days. The problem is, we often look for strength in places that don’t provide it. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth shows you where to draw strength for the battles you face.

It is impossible for persecution to completely overtake the Church. It will endure to the end. In this episode, Dr. Karen Ellis shares three principles you can learn from the global church—principles that will help you persevere.

Is it possible to face discomfort, fear, even the possibility of death, and yet flourish? Dr. Karen Ellis says, yes, and for proof, all you have to do is look at when the Church of Jesus Christ is the healthiest.

You can defy discouragement by clinging to your future hope. The Bible reminds you that your present circumstances are momentary and your reward in heaven is eternal. Dive into God’s Word with Nancy, and soak up strength to persevere

There’s a strong connection between fear and discouragement throughout Scripture. At least ten times, we read “Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.” Nancy unpacks what this connection means for you in your own seasons of discouragement.

Endurance begins with believing God is up to something good. Sometimes our discouraging circumstances feel pointless. But everything God does is filled with meaning. Nancy reminds you of God’s promises and purposes in your discouragement.

When David’s circumstances were chaotic and confusing, he had a choice to make. You and I have the same decision. Will we inquire of the Lord and delight in His direction, or will we go our own way?

Curious what defying discouragement looks like? David, Paul, and American missionary Ann Judson could have been overwhelmed by challenging circumstances, but instead they encouraged themselves in the Lord. If you’re discouraged today, do the same.