This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.

Edited by: Tim Nicholson

Join us for our new study on the Book of James, wait a minute, we have a theme going here, the brothers of Jesus.

David kicks us off by taking us back to the beginning of James and shares what stood out to him about how to become a good follower of Jesus Christ? What questions come to mind? Am I doing the right thing? In Chapter 1, verse 2, "when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it all great joy". David reminds us that tests always serve great purpose, and reads, "when you faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow".

Mike then shares how the above reminds him of the cycles in the Book of Judges and Mike calls them, "Faith Cycles".

We then chat about the "World" telling us we need this or that and we will finally be happy. More, more, more...needing more.

Yet, the Book of James tells us, "when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."

Lenny shares how Jesus stands beside us when we go through trials and tribulations and it isn't by our strength that we get through it, it is Jesus Christ!

Mike shares some personal trials he had been through and how he now sees them as blessings.

Judah jumps in and shares how we often grumble and complain, but James tells us to consider it all "great joy". Judah then explains the basics of what an actual test is, it is a reward for completing the test, right?!?! A test helps us make it to the next level. Testing = troubles of any kind.

This is only scratching the surface, but the conversation evolves into the importance of asking God for wisdom no matter what the circumstance. However, to not forget to the read the next few verses which stress the importance of having unwavering faith...hence, where the title came from.

Enjoy and we appreciate you listening.

We encourage you to read James with us and comment on what has been sticking out to you?

Have a blessed day.

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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, Dan Yeadon, and James Gowell.

Edited by: Tim Nicholson

Join us for our new study on the Book of James, wait a minute, we have a theme going here, brothers of Jesus.

David kicks us off by sharing what stood out to him about Faith without works is dead and this quickly turns to Judah sharing about flying an airplane and which of the two wings is most important? Both, correct? Faith without Works is Dead.

We then talk about how people often think they can stack up good deeds to offset wrongdoings.

Conversation then takes a deep dive into how preparation, study, weight rooms, playbooks and the amount of prep before an NFL team takes the field for gameday.

We spend quite a bit of time on this as it so applicable to life.

Enjoy and we appreciate you listening.

We encourage you to read James with us and comment on what has been sticking out to you?

Enjoy and have a blessed day.

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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.

Edited by: Tim Nicholson

Join us for our new study on the Book of James, wait a minute, we have a theme going here, brothers of Jesus.

Ben kicks us off talking about the humility of James, not mentioning Jesus by name. James then talks a little about James being skeptic and what happened to transform him from skeptic to being a leader of the church.

We then go all over the place, from being a brother of Jesus, what that must have been like, to Bible App Streaks, to praying to God and asking Him for wisdom. It is an awesome episode and hope that you enjoy it.

We encourage you to read James with us and comment on what has been sticking out to you?

Enjoy and have a blessed day.

For more information visit: www.thrive.church

If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/

If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church

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