08/27/2026
It’s okay to not be okay. There will be seasons when life feels hard, but don’t get stuck there. Keep walking, because every season comes to an end and a new one begins. God is with you through it all.
Do you want to keep watching? Click the link in our bio to check out the newest episode of Continuing the Conversation, where Grant, Laurel, and Jared respond to your questions, including…
• We’ve mentioned that Grant is going on sabbatical, but what does that look like for Laurel, and what does that look like for the podcast/Q&Rs?
• My dad was the first person to introduce me to Jesus and always made finding a church a priority. He brought us to CTK, where my sister and I were baptized. But after losing his job five years ago, he slowly stopped coming to church and seems distant from God. Sometimes I wonder if he’s angry at God or life. How can I encourage him to come back to church and reconnect with Christ?
• I recently learned that my pastor is a transgender woman, and I’m honestly confused. I really like her, but I’m struggling to reconcile this with what I believe the Bible teaches about sexuality. Should I find another Bible-believing church, or stay where I am?
• I'm wrestling with the breakup from a narcissistic relationship and taking care of my 80-year-old Alzheimer's mother. I'm depressed and don’t know how to stop it.
• I’ve been going through a difficult season and honestly, I’m not okay. I’ve continued to pray and give it over to God, but I still feel like giving up sometimes. How can I continue growing in my faith and remain steadfast during these moments?
• I’ve been a believer for many years, but I’ve always struggled to truly believe that God loves me. I often feel like He’s disappointed in me or simply tolerates me. I lost my dad to su***de when I was 16, and I wonder if that has affected how I see God as a Father. I’ve prayed and worked through my past for years, but I still struggle to feel His love. How can I learn to truly trust and receive God’s love?
• I’m 77 and have been feeling increasingly lonely and disconnected from my family. My daughter hasn’t spoken to me in several years, and I rarely hear from my son or grandchildren. I pray for reconciliation, but the loneliness and feeling of being unwanted have become difficult to carry. How can I find renewed purpose, peace, and a sense of worth when I feel so disconnected from the people I love?
• Growing up, I was told that everything that happened was because God wanted it to happen. Because of that, I sometimes feel afraid to pray, and I struggle to trust Him with my life. How can I overcome that fear and learn to trust God again?
• I’ve been having lots of health and finance problems lately. This has created a bit of a depression that I’ve been experiencing. Does feeling depressed mean that I’m not a good Christian or that I don’t have faith that isn’t strong enough?
• How do we know when God is calling us to grow beyond who we’ve been, especially when that growth changes our closest relationships?
