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Send us a textWhat if faith isn’t a test to ace but a path to walk when life gets heavy? We explore the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge, drawing out a countercultural message: persistent prayer isn’t about bargaining with God, it’s about forming a steady heart that keeps showing up for what is right. Along the way we challenge the prosperity gospel and name what many of us already feel—good people face hard things, and the math of “believe and you’ll prosper” breaks down where real life begins.From that foundation we get specific about our community’s crossroads. COVID reshaped giving patterns and expectations, and we’re still working to right-size our budget without shrinking our calling. Music has long been our heartbeat, shaping belonging, memory, and worship, and we share a vision to renew that strength while investing in a digital presence that acts as today’s front door. Ministry now often starts online: clear storytelling, short-form video, and timely updates help new people take a first step toward safety, hope, and relationship.The through-line is persistence. Like the widow who kept knocking until justice was done, we commit to practices that outlast the headwinds—steady prayer, courageous generosity, and choices that keep our message intact. Everyone is going through something, and that truth pushes us beyond our walls to meet neighbors in their need with music, hospitality, and a wiser use of technology. If you’ve ever wondered how faith holds when budgets are tight and Mondays arrive too soon, this conversation offers grit, grace, and a way forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find the hope you found here.Support the show
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