In this encouraging episode, "It's Only a Test," Dr. Young explores Genesis 22:1–8, the profound story of Abraham's ultimate test: God's command to sacrifice his beloved promised son, Isaac. Through humor (like the ornithology student's clever feet-reveal protest), biblical insight, and practical wisdom, Dr. Young explains that life's challenges—job loss, pain, shame, or anything we hold dear (our modern "Isaacs" like careers, social media, children, or money)—are often divine tests to reveal our obedience, trust, and fear of God. Abraham's "crazy faith" declaration ("We will come back") and willingness to obey activated God's provision (the ram in the thicket), proving the teacher is always quiet during the test, but provision arrives on time when faith is activated. Dr. Young urges listeners to carry their own "wood" as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1), surrender idols on the altar, and remember: whatever you're facing right now—sickness, heartbreak, delay—it's only a test! God is on time, faithful, and turning pain into provision, grief into gladness, and brokenness into blessing.

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