If you’ve ever felt like your faith isn’t “working” because life feels hard, this episode is for you. We’re calling out the lie of good vibes-only Christianity and digging into what it really means to put on the armor of God and stand.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Armor of God series: https://meandjesus.life/category/blog/the-armor-of-god/

• Free 5-Day Bible Study: https://meandjesus.life/biblestudy

• • Full blog post: https://meandjesus.life/2025/05/29/faith-isnt-a-vibe-its-a-battle
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What do your prayers sound like when you think about your people? Are they shaped by joy and trust—or stress and worry? In this episode, we’re unpacking Paul’s heartfelt prayer for the Philippian church. From a prison cell, he shows us what it looks like to pray with deep affection, confident faith, and a gospel-centered perspective.

Resources & Further Study:

• Fruit of the Spirit series on the blog: https://meandjesus.life/fruits-of-the-spirit/

• Introduction to Philippians episode: https://meandjesus.life/2025/06/03/philippians-11-2-who-paul-wrote-to-and-why-it-matters/

• Bible Knowledge Commentary & ESV Study Bible notes (see blog post for full citations)

Okay, let’s just be real: sometimes you don’t want to read your Bible. Not because you don’t love God, but because you're tired, overwhelmed, distracted, or in survival mode. This episode is for the ones who feel guilty, stuck, or disconnected—and need a gentle way back into the Word.

We’re talking:
– What to do when Bible reading feels like a burden
– Why it’s not laziness, it’s burnout (and how to know the difference)
– Grace-filled, practical ways to reconnect with Scripture
– My favorite passages to revisit when I’m spiritually dry

You don’t need a reset. You just need to reach again.

Resources & Links:
📝 Free 5-Day Prayer Journal: https://meandjesus.life/prayerjournal
📖 Blog version of this episode: https://meandjesus.life/2025/05/22/what-to-do-when-you-dont-feel-like-reading-your-bible/
📱 Hang out with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/karleighwalkswithjesus

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