Feeling Insecure, Needing Encouragement

What does it really mean when someone says, “I’m fine, thanks”? In this sermon, Phil reflects on a moment from student days — and a chaplain with a knack for seeing through polite English facades — to unpack how encouragement is more than a social nicety. It’s a ministry.Drawing from Watching the English by Kate Fox and Colossians 1, this message explores how God works through our words to build up one another, and how encouragement is both a fruit of faith and a sign of grace. Whether you're a gifted encourager or someone quietly in need of it, this episode is for you.