Faithfulness in Small Places with Sinclair Ferguson

Journeywomen

Hunter Beless

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 December 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Today we get to hear from Dr. Sinclair Ferguson about living with gracious courage as we seek to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ. We talk about the life of John Knox and the importance of studying Church history and the lives of saints who have come before us. We are so excited for you to hear this episode and pray it comforts your heart to be reminded that you are part of a family of believers that stretches thousands of years and endless miles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ journeywomen.org/episode/faithfulness-small-places DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does it bolster your faith knowing that you come from a long line of heroes of the faith and faithful followers of Jesus? What did you learn about John Knox’s life that encouraged you today? How did hearing about Sinclair Ferguson and John Knox’s journeys to faith remind you of the importance of God’s Word and the community of believers? What might it look like for you to have gracious judicious courage in your relationships today? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode? FOR MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Journeywomen Ministries: Journeywomen.org/give Listen on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interviews do not imply Journeywomen’s endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned. On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

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0:00.0	The holidays are upon us, and with it comes the joy of giving. If you are looking for a meaningful and unique gift this Christmas, why not share the gift of God's word with the Dwell Bible app? Right now, Dwell has some amazing deals on Christmas gift cards. All gift cards are discounted, and if you get a pack of five, you save 50%.
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1:04.4	slash holiday gifts. Welcome back to the Journey Women podcast.
1:16.2	Wherever you are on your journey to glorify God, we are so glad you're here.
1:20.5	On the Journey Women podcast, we'll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to help you know and love God in His Word, find your hope in the gospel,
1:27.7	and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
1:33.1	Today, I am so stoked for you to get to hear my friend Lauren Bowerman talk with,
1:38.2	guess what, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson.
1:40.9	They discuss what it looks like to live a life of gracious courage and faithfulness,
1:45.4	whether your ministry is seen by thousands of people, or whether your ministry exists within
1:50.3	the four walls of your own home. If you don't know him, Dr. Ferguson is a native of Scotland,
1:56.0	a retired minister, and the author of more than 50 books, most recently a book for children called John Knox,
2:03.0	The Boy Who Changed Country. Actually, this little book is in the same series as my kids' biography
2:08.4	on Amy Carmichael called Do Great Things for God, published by the Good Book Company.
2:12.9	Such a great series. Lauren and Dr. Ferguson talk about John Knox's role in the Reformation as he faced
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