Episode 2

Trusting God When I’m Discontent with John Fernandez

Published on: 27th June, 2024


In this episode, Tyler and his guest John Fernandez discuss the importance of putting our trust in God, even during times of discontentment. They explore the difference between contentment and happiness, and how discontentment can hinder our ability to see God at work in our lives. They also discuss the role of comparison in discontentment and the importance of being present and grateful in our relationships and careers. The episode concludes with practical ways to put our trust in God and find contentment in any circumstance.


Takeaways-

Putting our trust in God can help us find contentment in any circumstance.

Contentment is not the same as happiness; it is about being sufficient and independent of external circumstances.

Discontentment can hinder our ability to see God at work in our lives.

Comparison can kill contentment; we should focus on what we have in the present rather than comparing it to the past.

In relationships and careers, it's important to be present, grateful, and do our best with what we have.

We can put our trust in God by realizing that He has placed us where we are for a reason and seeking to bring glory to Him in that place.





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Road Trips-Navigating Life With Jesus
The ages of 18-30 can be challenging, confusing, and exciting all at once. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to look to him as the ultimate example of how to live. Throughout the show, we’ll look at different issues and topics that we as young adults face in our day-to-day lives. If you enjoy the show, give us a follow and share with a friend so we can all better navigate life with Jesus!

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