Imagine sitting in a job interview and your prospective boss tells you two things. First, he says the position he wants to hire you for will be challenging and filled with constant opposition. But, second, you will find the assignment incredibly fulfilling–and through it, you'll experience an intimacy with Christ you hadn't prior. Would you take it? As you consider this role, which part of the man's conversation will you reflect on most? As Christ-followers, we're faced with this question daily. Which will we give greatest emphasis–the opposition we'll inevitably face, or the God who stands with us, refines and strengthens us, and makes Himself known to us through it all? In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery speaks with Bible study writer Kathy Howard on the beauty that can come through opposition. 

(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resources mentioned: the Deep Rooted Devotional Series

Find Kathy Howard:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon
What resonated with you most in today's episode?
What Bible passages do you turn to when you feel overwhelmed?
How do you tend to interpret opposition: as a sign you are doing something wrong and God is displeased with you, OR, as a normal part of living for Jesus?
How might viewing opposition as an opportunity to experience Jesus on a deeper level impact your journey? 
What steps might you take to experience God's presence in difficult seasons?
What can you learn from Paul's response in Acts 16?
What does it mean to have an eternal focus?
How can maintaining an eternal focus during seasons of opposition strengthen your soul to remain faithful?
Pause to image standing before Jesus and hearing Him say, "Well done, My good and faithful servant. You completed all that I assigned to you." (Engage all of your senses for this exercise.) 
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Imagine sitting in a job interview and your prospective boss tells you two things. First, he says the position he wants to hire you for will be challenging and filled with constant opposition. But, second, you will find the assignment incredibly fulfilling–and through it, you'll experience an intimacy with Christ you hadn't prior. Would you take it? As you consider this role, which part of the man's conversation will you reflect on most? As Christ-followers, we're faced with this question daily. Which will we give greatest emphasis–the opposition we'll inevitably face, or the God who stands with us, refines and strengthens us, and makes Himself known to us through it all? In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery speaks with Bible study writer Kathy Howard on the beauty that can come through opposition. 
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.kathyhoward.org/books-2/">the Deep Rooted Devotional Series</a>
Find Kathy Howard:
<a href="https://www.kathyhoward.org/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathyhhoward/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KathyHowardUnshakeableFaith">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathy-Howard/author/B001JP7UF8">Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in today's episode?</li>
<li>What Bible passages do you turn to when you feel overwhelmed?</li>
<li>How do you tend to interpret opposition: as a sign you are doing something wrong and God is displeased with you, OR, as a normal part of living for Jesus?</li>
<li>How might viewing opposition as an opportunity to experience Jesus on a deeper level impact your journey? </li>
<li>What steps might you take to experience God's presence in difficult seasons?</li>
<li>What can you learn from Paul's response in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2016%3A16-40&amp;version=NIV">Acts 16</a>?</li>
<li>What does it mean to have an eternal focus?</li>
<li>How can maintaining an eternal focus during seasons of opposition strengthen your soul to remain faithful?</li>
<li>Pause to image standing before Jesus and hearing Him say, "Well done, My good and faithful servant. You completed all that I assigned to you." (Engage all of your senses for this exercise.) </li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...