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Dear God, Amen: The Courage to Stand Firm

1 h 14 min · 15. Mai 2026
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In this episode of Dear God, Amen, the guys dive into Acts chapter 4 and unpack the boldness of the early church after Peter and John heal a man in the name of Jesus. As pressure from religious authorities mounts, the disciples refuse to stay silent about what they’ve seen and heard. Through honest conversation, Adam, Tony, and Obie explore repentance, spiritual refinement, forgiveness, prayer, and what it means to stand firm in faith in today’s world. They reflect on modern-day boldness, the importance of community, raising children in the Word, and how ordinary people can be used powerfully by God. This episode is raw, heartfelt, and deeply challenging — reminding us that following Jesus isn’t about perfection, but about surrender, repentance, and trusting God through every season. “Salvation is found in no one else.” – Acts 4:12 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522679/fan_mail/new]

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