How to Handle Frustrations

Paul was in prison. People were preaching against him just to make his life harder. And he was still full of joy. How? In this episode of the Amen Podcast, Alex and Lokelani jump back into our Philippians “Stress Less” series with chapter 1:12-18, an episode we’re calling FRUSTRATIONS. Because let’s be real, you’re frustrated with someone or something right now. A difficult season. A difficult person. Plans that got shut down. A baby that won’t sleep. A coworker climbing the ladder at your expense. STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-dMfFmISf30NKg3sJ0ChlT76X0Z3wIt/view?usp=sharing Paul knew that feeling. And he shows us that the very thing frustrating you is the thing God is using to advance His kingdom. In this episode we talk about: • Why we actually NEED frustrations (and what they’re doing in us) • Why difficult PEOPLE last longer than difficult TIMES • The Matthew 7 plank-in-your-eye principle and how it kills frustration at the root • Why people use God to climb the ladder of fame (Mike Tyson, Theo Von, Steven Furtick conversation included) • A powerful picture from Pilgrim’s Progress (Feeble Mind & Ready-to-Halt) • Why our culture says “ghost them, quit, move, medicate” and why the gospel says something better • Lokelani on why she welcomes the suffering of having a big family in a culture that treats kids like a burden If Christ is being proclaimed, even through your hardest season, nothing can ultimately frustrate you. 📖 Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18 🎙️ Series: Stress Less (Philippians) After the Amen Question: What are the frustrations in your life that God is using to advance His kingdom? Drop your answer in the comments. We read them. SUPPORT THE MINISTRY 💛 Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate 💸 Venmo: @amenpodcast 💸 Cash App: $amenalex HOUSE CHURCH KAUAI 🌐 housechurchkauai.com #AmenPodcast #Philippians #StressLess #ReformedTheology #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Frustration #Joy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com