Episode 210: How Trials Shape Our Faith

Peter’s letters may not be the most popular books in the New Testament, but they hold powerful truths for believers facing trials. Today Dot and Cara are digging into 1 Peter 1, exploring how the resurrection gives us a living hope and how trials refine our faith. If you've ever wrestled with feeling tested or wondered how it’s possible to hold on to hope, this conversation is for you. Grab your Bible, journal, and your coffee as we begin this journey through 1 Peter together.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down 1 Peter 1:3-6 (0:12)Cara is not excited about going through these books (3:25)Dot is tickled pink about reading through 1 Peter (6:20)These are the only two letters attributed to Peter (7:40)Jesus told Peter to prepare for trouble in the garden of Gethsemane (10:45)The presence of the Holy Spirit changed Peter (13:50)As Western Christians, how can we relate to the idea of being persecuted? (17:00)Our hope is alive (21:00)The testing of our faith is not God being cruel, it is to make us stronger (24:00)Faith is essential to make it through life without being defeated (28:30)Angels cannot understand God’s love for His children as we do (33:00)We have to keep Jesus in the middle of the discussion (35:01)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse:  1 Peter 1: 3-6 (NASB) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials.”