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Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

Our Pain Is Not Meant to Be Carried Alone: Jimmy and Irene Rollins & Rebecca McLaughlin

Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

Jesus Calling

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.51.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 February 2023

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

When we think about our problems, it can sometimes look like things are only happening to us. Our struggles may appear one-sided or like God has left us to deal with it on our own. But when we draw near to God, He plants people in our lives to show us...

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0:00.0

Jesus listens. The 365-day prayer devotional now comes in a note-taking edition.

0:06.3

This beautiful book includes a leather soft cover and space each day for you to write your reflections,

0:11.9

prayers, and thoughts. It makes a perfect gift for anyone who journals and wants to make a record

0:17.9

of their walk with God. Look for the Jesus listens note-taking edition wherever you buy books.

0:23.9

We realized in counseling that our differences didn't have to divide us. Our differences could

0:32.4

actually make us better and complete our marriage as one whole marriage. And we started to learn

0:38.8

that the goal of our marriage was not to think alike. It was to think together.

0:43.8

Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. When we think about our problems, it can sometimes look like

0:48.8

things are only happening to us. Our struggles may appear one-sided, and that God has left us to

0:54.4

deal with it on our own. But when we draw near to God, He plants people in our lives to show us

1:00.2

that our pain is not meant to be carried alone. And when He does that, we have a comforting

1:05.0

reminder of a God who will never leave us or forsake us. Pastors, Jimmy and Irene Rollins have a

1:11.0

passion to reach all people for God, no matter their background, ethnicity, or life circumstances.

1:16.9

As they dreamed of building a diverse congregation, the stress of being leaders of a growing

1:21.6

church began to negatively impact them both, and Irene took to coping with alcohol. They share

1:27.8

how together they faced her addiction, and the problems that made it come to a head.

1:32.8

Author of confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin shares why it's important to encourage

1:38.2

young people to dig into the Word of God. She believes that reading the Bible with her children

1:42.8

and helping them work through their questions helps them make sense of their faith.

1:46.6

And also teaches them a way to live that is steeped in compassion for others.

1:51.7

Let's start with Jimmy and Irene Rollins' story.

1:56.4

My name is Irene Rollins, and I am a pastor. I'm an author. I'm also a recovery activist,

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