Restoration: Where New Life Begins
Restoration: Where New Life Begins is a gospel-centered podcast dedicated to helping listeners experience the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Rooted in biblical truth, each episode explores how God restores hearts, renews minds, and revives purpose in every season of life.
Whether you're navigating personal struggles, seeking spiritual growth, or simply longing for deeper hope, this podcast is a space where grace meets truth—and where new life truly begins. Through Scripture, honest conversation, and practical encouragement, Restoration exists to remind you that no life is too broken for God to redeem and no story is too far gone for Him to restore.
Because in Christ, restoration isn’t just possible—it’s promised.
Restoration: Where New Life Begins
Kingdom Lens--Faith Under Fire: Responding to Persecution and Pressure
🎙️ Episode 7 — Faith Under Fire: Responding to Persecution and Pressure
📖 Matthew 5:10–12; 1 Peter 4:12–14
🎯 Focus: What happens when faith becomes costly?
When the world mocks your convictions or pressures you to compromise, remember: faith that costs nothing changes nothing.
In this episode, Pastor John Baldwin unpacks Jesus’ words, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,” and shows how believers can stand firm when their faith is tested.
👉 You’ll learn:
- Why persecution is not punishment, but proof of God’s presence.
- How to respond to pressure with humility, not hostility.
- What it means to rejoice when faith becomes costly.
- How eternal perspective gives strength for today.
💬 “Faith under fire is not fragile—it’s refined.”
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and be encouraged to stand strong when culture pushes back.
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