When shocking news hits, like the recent passing of Charlie Kirk, we all feel the weight differently. For Jonathan, the instinct was to pause and process: to slow down, sit in the emotion, seek God’s heart, and wisely strategize what’s next before moving forward. For John, he felt the weight, but life didn’t stop. There was still work to be done, and moving forward with purpose felt like the right response.
Both reactions were real. Both were rooted in faith.
But the tension between them? It sparked an honest conversation about what happens when people who love each other don’t respond the same way to the same moment.
In this heartfelt episode, we invite listeners into that tension:
• Grief or grit… which one do you reach for first?
• When tragedy hits, is wisdom found in silence or in speaking?
• How do Jesus followers honor the moment while still moving forward in hope?
We explore what the Bible teaches about the ministry of presence and the ministry of movement, and how both can reflect the heart of Jesus. Because sensitivity and strategy aren’t opposites… they’re teammates.
If you’ve ever disagreed with someone you love about how to respond to crisis, this episode will give you permission to feel deeply, act boldly, and love faithfully, even in the tension.
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