The French Press with Emily Downs

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66 Lord Over The Flies

66 Lord Over The Flies14 jul1 u 20 min

<p>In this episode, we are getting vulnerable about the beautiful, chaotic, and deeply sacrificial reality of doing kingdom ministry. We are stripping away the &quot;Instagram-perfect&quot; version of faith and diving into what it actually looks like to live a life of joyful, grateful dependence on God. I talk about why we have to stop reading our messy circumstances like tea leaves, the true cost (and immense beauty) of showing up for deep friendships, and how a devastating story in 2 Samuel gives us one of the most stunning foreshadowings of Jesus&#39; love for us.It’s messy, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that God uses us exactly as we are—flaws and all. Stream the full episode now! </p><p><br></p><p>Books Mentioned </p><p>• A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption by J.E. Adams</p><p>• The Soul Care Book (and the Soul Care Ministry principles)</p><p>• Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas</p><p>• Tea Time Discipleship: Sharing Faith One Cup at a Time by Sally Clarkson</p><p>• 2 Samuel <br></p>