962. Meditating on Fear | Grace & Knowledge

Faith isn’t just a belief. It’s a way of seeing, living, and trusting God in every circumstance. That’s what Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been exploring in their ongoing series on The Connecting Podcast: What Even Is Faith?In part three, they dig even deeper into what it looks like to live out authentic faith in everyday life. 

On the first day of each month, we release Grace & Knowledge, a more in-depth article from Paul that allows him to expand on biblical truths beyond his weekly Wednesday’s Word.Our prayer is that this resource helps you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).In this month’s Grace & Knowledge, Paul reminds us that while fear is a natural part of life in a broken world, our hearts must be ruled not by fear of our circumstances but by a greater, hope-filled fear of God—trusting his power, presence, and grace in every moment.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul answers a listener’s question about a quote from Everyday Gospel—“It is wonderful to know that, if you are God's child, no sin is spiritually fatal”—and how it fits with Jesus’ warning about the “unforgivable” sin in Matthew 12:32.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/AskEveryday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of LifePaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel5-Minute Bible Studies:PaulTripp.com/BibleStudy

This week, Paul reminds us that the real trouble with aging isn’t just the passing of time, but how we interpret the unexpected events and new awareness it brings.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

As David’s reign draws to a close, even his final days are marked by conflict. His son Adonijah plots to seize the throne, forcing David to decide how he will finish his race—with faith or fear.In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart, as Paul teaches on the pull of the world and the perseverance of God’s people.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

You’re in a war right now—one far more spiritual than physical. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul uses Pharaoh’s defiance in Exodus 5 to show how resistance to God’s will exposes the battle in every human heart and calls us to trust His purpose in the midst of hardship.For more of these Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul responds to a listener seeking wisdom on maintaining regular date nights in marriage and how to handle childcare when neither set of parents shares their faith.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/AskPartner with Paul Tripp Ministries:PaulTripp.com/Give

This week, Paul reminds us that while aging can bring disappointment, disinterest, distance, and distraction, the unshakeable promises of God’s mercy and power give us lasting hope and purpose, no matter our age or season of life.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Sin never sits still. It grows, spreads, and bears fruit—often in ways we never expect. The Bible says, “God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Every choice plants a seed, and every seed eventually grows into a harvest.In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. This week, we open 2 Samuel 15, one of Scripture’s most sobering portraits of how sin’s consequences unfold.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Have you ever doubted God’s goodness because you couldn’t see how things would work out? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul teaches from Exodus 4:27–31 to remind us that when God calls, He also guides and provides—unleashing His power and grace for those who follow Him by faith.