The Harder Way Podcast

#6 - Community Supports Us Along The Harder Way

Episode 6
If you stumbled, would anyone notice? Would anyone be there to help you get up? Without a life-giving community, it is extremely difficult to walk along the Harder Way. In this episode, Scott and Mattie discuss the need for community and how to ascertain if you are part of a real community or simply an observer.

#5 - Calling Helps Us Walk the Harder Way

Episode 5
Did you know that persecuted pastors count a strong sense of calling as essential to personal and ministry resilience? Better yet, did you know that we all have two important callings that we can tap into for our own Christian resilience? In this episode, our hosts discuss the importance of our Christian calling for personal resilience and for keeping our footing as we walk the harder way.

#4 - Testimonies Pave the Harder Way

Episode 4
Our hosts discuss the power of testimonies to support us in our journies along the Harder Way. This episode includes practical examples, brings a deeper understanding of the topic, and reveals a well-kept Christian secret. (The meaning of the word Ebeneezer. LOL) 
 
In the podcast, we referenced Bob Fu's biography. The bibliographical information is below. 
Fu, Bob, and Nancy French. 2013. God’s Double Agent. Baker Books.
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#3 - The 3 Temptations We All Face

Episode 3
The 3 Temptations We Must Overcome as We Live the Harder Way:
In this podcast, Scott and Mattie provide an overview of the three temptations with which all Christians, in every context, must contend. Recognizing and preparing to walk through these three temptations victoriously requires abiding in Christ, following his example, and consistently choosing The Harder Way.
Show Notes:
The 3 Temptations:
Fight, Flee, and Compromise
Daniel Scripture Reference:
Daniel’s non-compromise is found in Daniel chapter 6. It is also known as the story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den.
Peter Reference
The Apostle Peter succumbed to the temptation to fight when he drew his sword and cut off Malchus’ ear during the arrest of Jesus (John 18:10).
The Apostle Peter succumbed to the pressure to flee when he denied Christ (Mark 14:66-71).
He succumbed to the pressure to compromise when he withdrew from the Gentiles because he feared the circumcision party (Galatians 2:11-13).
NOTE: Peter succumbed to the pressure to compromise (Galatians 2:11-13) after he had been restored by Jesus (John 21:15-19), empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2), and had boldly refused to compromise with the directive of the Sanhedrin to cease his gospel activities (Acts 4:1-20). These events and their order show that the three temptations are always present. They also demonstrate that there can be restoration after failure if one accepts the restoration, and there is power to persevere if one embraces that power.
D.U.C.C.
Discover our Fears
Understand our Fears
Confront our Fears
Conquer our Fears through Faith in Jesus

#2 - The Bible is Essential for Living the Harder Way

Episode 2
In this episode, Scott and Mattie discuss the power of Scripture to lead us closer to Jesus and develop a resilient faith. After all, without faith, how are we going to overcome fear? 
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#1 - Introducing, The Harder Way Podcast

Episode 1
Scott and Mattie introduce the content and goals of The Harder Way Podcast.
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BONUS MSG: Preparing for Religious Persecution in America

BONUS MESSAGE
Originally presented nearly 10 years ago by our ministry founder, Don Roberts, at the Bay Area Sunday School Convention (BASS), the perspectives and practical tips for preparing for religious persecution are needed now more than ever.    
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BONUS MSG: Blessed Are the Persecuted

BONUS MESSAGE
This Bonus Episode is one of two foundational messages given by one of our ministry's founders, Don Roberts, at the Bay Area Sunday School Convention (BASS).  Although this message was given nearly 10 years ago, we believe it is even more relevant today. 
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