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I know that my redeemer lives

Dec 26, 20232 minEp. 42
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Episode description

In this episode, we dive deep into the personal experience and belief in the power of Jesus Christ. The main speaker shares their own transformative encounter with the Atonement of Christ during a difficult time in their life. Feeling overwhelmed by depression and contemplating ways to escape their pain, the speaker found solace and relief through pouring out their heart to God. In that very moment, they felt the immense power of Christ's sacrifice working in their life, lifting their heavy burden and bringing them out of the darkness of depression. The speaker emphasizes the personal nature of their experience, acknowledging that while it may not compare to the trials others have faced, it was enough for them to reaffirm their belief in the living Christ and the hope of resurrection. They express gratitude for the gift of Christ's sacrifice, acknowledging that it is not just a belief or hope, but something they have personally felt and experienced. This episode serves as a reminder of the transformative power of faith and the role that Christ plays in our lives. It is a celebration of the birth of Christ and a testament to the speaker's unwavering conviction in his existence and the impact he has had on their life. Through their vulnerability and heartfelt sharing, the speaker invites listeners to also reflect on their own experiences with Christ and to find strength and hope in his Atonement.

  • (00:00) - Celebrating the Birth of Christ and His Impact
  • (00:20) - Overcoming Weaknesses and Becoming More Like Christ
  • (00:56) - Finding Hope and Relief through the Atonement of Christ

Transcript

Celebrating the Birth of Christ and His Impact

Cold Plunge thoughts. Well, Merry Christmas. Today's the day that we celebrate the birth of Christ. I am so grateful for him in my life. I know that he lives. I know that he's my savior.

Overcoming Weaknesses and Becoming More Like Christ

And I know that because he lives, I'll be able to live again. And I'm so grateful for that. I know that because of his sacrifice for me, I can overcome my weaknesses and the things that I'm not very good at and develop and become more like him every single day. That's the truth. That's not something that I believe or hope. That's something that I have felt about four or five years ago, something like that. I was really, really depressed. rest.

Finding Hope and Relief through the Atonement of Christ

And I haven't really struggled with suicide in my life, but at this time, I just wanted to, I was out on a fishing trip and I just wanted to be back home. So I thought about how I could get injured enough that I would have to go home and stop the fishing trip, but not so injured that I would die because I didn't want to die.

And then one night I was struggling with this and i was in the tent i just poured out my heart to god and i said i can't carry this anymore it's too hard this is too much for me in that moment i felt the atonement of jesus christ work in my life that was when i knew that it was real those feelings went away and I overcame my depression. That's just a little thing. It's not as hard as what other people go through. But for me, it was enough to know that Christ did sacrifice for me.

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