The Easter Message You Need To Hear | Pastor Jonny Ardavanis | ep 85

The most important questions for us to wrestle with: who was Jesus and are His claims True?In a world gripped by anxiety - where 59% of Americans worry about finances, 53% about uncertainty, and 49% about current events - Easter brings a powerful message: the resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical event, but the ultimate answer to fear and death.On this special Easter episode of The Britt Mayer Show, I sit down with Pastor Jonny Ardavanis, Lead Teaching Pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church, founder of Dial In Ministries, and author of Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God.We dive deep into:​How meditating on God’s unchanging character produces real peace that outlasts circumstances​Why the cross and resurrection together dismantle guilt, fear of judgment, and daily anxiety​The resurrection as the gospel’s decisive blow against the fear of death and uncertainty​Practical, Scripture-rooted steps to let Easter hope reshape your fears this season​Assurance of salvation and living boldly in a hostile cultureWe also discuss the recent surge in Catholic conversions and how a Reformed understanding of justification by faith alone and the finished work of Christ offers unshakable peace.If you’re tired of anxiety ruling your thoughts, or you simply want deeper Easter hope this year, this conversation is for you.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and the Anxiety Crisis in America02:53 - How the Resurrection Has Shaped Pastor Jonny’s Life and Ministry05:47 - The Resurrection as the Ultimate Answer to Fear and Anxiety08:27 - Consider the Lilies: Finding Peace in God’s Character11:20 - God’s Response to Human Anxiety and Worry14:09 - Understanding God’s Sovereignty in an Uncertain World16:59 - How God’s Character Directly Combats Our Anxiety23:21 - Pursuing God’s Glory Over Personal Comfort25:57 - The Intersection of God’s Sovereignty and Daily Anxiety28:39 - The Connection Between Spiritual and Physical Health30:53 - How Media and Culture Fuel Modern Anxiety34:10 - The Resurrection: A Historical and Life-Changing Reality42:49 - Why Believing Jesus Is God Matters for Our Peace48:59 - Reformed Theology vs. Catholicism: Key Differences52:53 - The Hunger for Substance and Beauty in Faith53:48 - Justification by Faith: The Heart of the Gospel56:23 - Assurance of Salvation and Freedom from Fear1:01:24 - The Five Solas: Foundations of the Protestant Faith1:13:17 - Grace, Assurance, and Living Without AnxietyResources Mentioned​Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God by Jonny Ardavanis: https://a.co/d/0gRpvJjS​Dial In Ministries: ⁠https://dialinministries.org⁠​Stonebridge Bible Church Sermons: ⁠https://www.stonebridgebible.org/sermons⁠What part of this message gives you the most hope right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — I’d love to hear!If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear it. New episodes every week exploring culture, politics, faith and health through a biblical lens.The Britt Mayer Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, X & YouTube.Producer/PR Inquiries: [email protected]