 

Episode Title: Finding Peace in Times of Turmoil: Lessons from Jeremiah 29Episode Description

In this episode of Touching Hearts and Changing Lives, host Pastor Holmes addresses the growing stress, political tension, and social anxieties of our modern world. Drawing from biblical hermeneutics and the historical context of Jeremiah 29, Pastor Holmes explains how God's words to the Jewish captives in Babylon offer a powerful roadmap for us today. Discover how leaning on God allows believers to cultivate peace, stay the course, and hold onto hope even during season of trial and disruption.

Key Takeaways


Context Matters in Scripture: The Bible was written for us, not to us. Properly understanding the historical context, author, and audience is crucial for accurate biblical application.


Finding Peace Amid Uncertainty: Rather than being swept away by societal tensions, economic stress, or political division, believers are called to seek God’s peace that surpasses understanding.


Thriving in Captivity: Just as God instructed the Israelites to build houses, plant gardens, and multiply while in Babylon, Christians are encouraged to live fruitfully even in challenging times.


Beware of False Comfort: True hope rests in God’s Word and timing, not in false promises or superficial quick fixes.


An Expected End: God’s plans for His people are rooted in peace and restoration, giving believers ultimate confidence in their eternal future with Christ.

Featured Bible Passages


Jeremiah 29:4–11 – God’s instructions and promise of hope to the captives in Babylon.


2 Timothy 2:15 – The call to study and rightly divide the word of truth.

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Episode Title: Finding Peace in Times of Turmoil: Lessons from Jeremiah 29Episode Description
In this episode of Touching Hearts and Changing Lives, host Pastor Holmes addresses the growing stress, political tension, and social anxieties of our modern world. Drawing from biblical hermeneutics and the historical context of Jeremiah 29, Pastor Holmes explains how God's words to the Jewish captives in Babylon offer a powerful roadmap for us today. Discover how leaning on God allows believers to cultivate peace, stay the course, and hold onto hope even during season of trial and disruption.
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Key Takeaways
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Context Matters in Scripture: The Bible was written for us, not to us. Properly understanding the historical context, author, and audience is crucial for accurate biblical application.
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Finding Peace Amid Uncertainty: Rather than being swept away by societal tensions, economic stress, or political division, believers are called to seek God&rsquo;s peace that surpasses understanding.
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Thriving in Captivity: Just as God instructed the Israelites to build houses, plant gardens, and multiply while in Babylon, Christians are encouraged to live fruitfully even in challenging times.
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Beware of False Comfort: True hope rests in God&rsquo;s Word and timing, not in false promises or superficial quick fixes.
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An Expected End: God&rsquo;s plans for His people are rooted in peace and restoration, giving believers ultimate confidence in their eternal future with Christ.
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Featured Bible Passages
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DJeremiah%2B29%253A4-11%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwid3vngnfiVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSw">Jeremiah 29:4&ndash;11</a> &ndash; God&rsquo;s instructions and promise of hope to the captives in Babylon.
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+2%3A15&amp;version=KJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwid3vngnfiVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTA">2 Timothy 2:15</a> &ndash; The call to study and rightly divide the word of truth.
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