Season 2, Episode 9: James 1:1–8

From One Step Closer · 01:10:24

Show by Michael Spurlock and Brandon Stone

We planned to work through a chapter. We made it through eight verses.Brandon and Michael begin the Book of James with a conversation about trials, patience and asking God for wisdom. What does it mean to count a hard season as joy? How is growing in faith different from pretending nothing hurts? And what does James mean by being double-minded?We also catch up on church life and share details about the upcoming Appalachian Jubilee. Grab your Bible and study James 1:1–8 with us.CHAPTERS00:00 Cold open: the prodigal redhead00:14 One Step Closer00:22 Welcome and the Book of James02:22 Church updates and the Appalachian Jubilee04:55 Life, ministry and learning to delegate11:43 Why study James together?13:17 Who was James?20:22 James 1:1 — A servant of God25:48 James 1:2–4 — Joy, trials and patience34:34 Grace to bear what God has not removed36:57 James 1:5 — Asking God for wisdom47:26 James 1:6–8 — Faith and a divided heart51:40 Belief, fear and asking for help58:42 Questions to bring to your own Bible study1:00:14 Putting the first eight verses into practice1:04:02 Jubilee details and closing thoughts

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