#121- Experiencing God in Everyday Life: Mike Blackaby on Faithfulness, Valleys & Harvest Seasons

What does it really look like to follow Jesus when life feels ordinary, slow, or even fruitless?In this episode of The Sowers Podcast, we sit down with Mike Blackaby—church planter, author, and pastor—to talk about:+ Growing up in a multi-generational ministry family+ Overcoming doubt and discovering a personal faith in Christ+ Church planting in secular Victoria, BC+ Why faithfulness matters more than quick results+ The danger of constantly chasing “mountaintop” experiences+ How to experience God in the rhythms of everyday lifeMike shares powerful wisdom from his pastoral journey and insights from his book "Experiencing God in Everyday Life"—a companion to the classic "Experiencing God" that helps believers move from spiritual highs to sustainable spiritual growth.🔥 Key takeaway: Don’t quit before the harvest. God is at work—even when you can’t see it.Guest Bio:Mike Blackaby serves as a church planter in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where he lives with his wife, Sarah, and their four children. He holds a PhD in Worldview and Apologetics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books and Bible studies including God, Heroes, and Everyday Dragons, Experiencing God in Everyday Life and Straight to the Heart: Communicating the Gospel in an Emotionally Driven Culture.To learn more about Mike blackaby and Canvas Church: Oak Bay, please visit: https://www.canvasoakbay.ca/To order a copy of "Experiencing God in Everyday Life," pleaser visit: https://www.amazon.ca/Experiencing-God-Everyday-Life-Access/dp/B0FPXJLJX8👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on evangelism, church planting, and discipleship.