EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 25 MIN

Pushing Through Discouragement-Producing Opposition

from Mission Focused Men for Christ · host Gary Yagel

Episode Summary. Have you ever wondered, “Why is life so difficult? Why is it such a struggle? Why am I tired all the time? Why do so many things go wrong? Why is it that when I try to accomplish something for God it's never easy?” This episode is for those who are finding that pleasing Jesus with your life is hard, full of resistance, and sometimes generates so much discouragement that you feel like not even trying any more.For Further Prayerful Thought:What are the things that you find most discouraging about trying to please and follow Jesus?How would you explain the importance of perseverance?What insights stood out about Nehemiah persevering through three plots to murder him?Which phrases from the Ortlands’ book, You Don’t Have to Quit, did you find most motivating?For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men’s issues click here.To make an online contribution to enable others to hear about the podcast: (Click link and scroll down to bottom left)