In this Advent devotional episode, Joe and Pastor Noah dive deep into Genesis 15:6—“He believed in the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.” What does it mean to trust God when His promises seem impossible? How can we live out faith in practical ways during this season of waiting?

We explore:

• Abraham’s journey of faith and doubt
• Why justification by faith is central to Advent
• Practical steps to trust God in your daily decisions
• Stories of living faith in real-life moments

This conversation will encourage you to lift your eyes from limitations to God’s infinite possibilities. Advent reminds us: believe before you see.

👉 What’s one way you can practice believing God this week? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Advent Intro03:22 Genesis 15:6 – The Heart of Faith04:08 Abraham’s Doubts and God’s Promise05:05 Justification by Faith Explained06:25 Hebrews 11 Connection07:52 Faith Beyond Visible Evidence09:15 Old Testament & New Testament Unity11:01 Why It’s About God, Not Us12:02 Passover & Christ’s Fulfillment13:10 Living Faith in Daily Decisions14:38 Evangelism as Faith in Action15:49 Real-Life Story: Helping Others18:47 Encouragement to Step Out in Faith20:07 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

Join Joe and Pastor Nick as we dive into today’s Advent devotional from Season of Advent, featuring a powerful reflection written by Elizabeth Guerrero de Martinez. We explore Romans 15:21 and discuss what it means to truly understand the message of Christ during this busy season.

From childhood traditions to the call to share the Gospel, this episode will inspire you to keep your heart centered on Jesus—not just at Christmas, but every day of the year. Plus, we tackle the question: How are you preaching the Gospel in your daily life?

📖 Scripture Focus: Romans 15:21
💡 Reflection Question: In what ways are you sharing Christ with others?👉 Comment below: How do you keep Christ at the center of your Christmas?
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Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Advent Devotional Intro01:00 The Busyness of Christmas Season02:15 Family Traditions & Balancing Commitments05:00 Today’s Devotional by Elizabeth Guerrero de Martinez06:00 Childhood Memories & Nativity Scene07:30 Coming to Know Christ09:00 Passing Faith to Our Children11:00 Traditions vs True Meaning12:00 Reflection Question: Preaching the Gospel14:00 Everyday Discipleship & Influence16:00 Encouragement: Be the Light of the World17:20 Closing & Next Steps

Join Joe and Pastor Bryanna for today’s Advent devotional as we dive into 1 Thessalonians 4:3 and explore the powerful truth that God’s will for every believer is sanctification. What does it mean to be sanctified? How can we live a life fully surrendered to Christ during this Advent season?

In this episode:

• Why sanctification matters for your spiritual journey
• Practical ways to live a sanctified life daily
• A powerful analogy about giving Jesus access to every “room” in your life
• Pastor Bryanna’s personal story of surrender and transformation

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Advent Series Intro00:23 Meet Pastor Bryanna01:42 Today’s Theme: Sanctification02:09 Devotional Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:303:18 What Is God’s Will for Our Lives?04:03 Understanding Sanctification Simply05:23 Practical Examples of Living Sanctified06:05 Becoming More Like Jesus Daily06:30 The Strawberry Hill Analogy08:35 Giving Jesus Access to Every Room09:19 Reflection Questions10:09 Pastor Bryanna’s Testimony12:00 Life Before & After Full Surrender13:22 Invitation to Share Your Story14:09 Closing & How to Connect