There's a lot of work to be done as faithful believers and women of Christ. But how do we get up the

courage to do some of these tasks, especially the ones that aren't popular or exalted by the world's

standards? Today I'm going to share a few insights on courage and a few practical ways we can grow

and being courageous.

Welcome to the Sheepers Faithful podcast, episode number 161, truth and encouragement to live gospel-centered lives every day. I'm your host, Lauren Lushak.

Hi, everyone, welcome to the podcast. My name is Lauren, and I am the host of Sheepers Faithful,

and thank you so much for listening. And a huge thank you and shout out to all my Patreon

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Let's talk about the hubbub, the hubbub of the life these days. I've noticed that there are some really

popular things to say and do and some not so popular things to say and do. And somehow,

Christians find ourselves in the not so popular things to say in two camp. I don't know if you feel

that way. I definitely feel that way. Every time I open my mouth, I'm like, why is this

offensive? Why is this countercultural? Why is this wrong to say? Anyway, maybe you realize that

too or feel that way. But I realized when we're called to be faithful to the work of the Lord and to do what he has commanded, it may require a large dose of courage in order to follow through, at least for me.

Sometimes I find myself shrinking back with my words or my actions because it's easier to fly under the radar.

And sometimes we do need to fly under the radar.

And by no means, is this an episode on how to be the most confrontational person ever?

Nope, nope. This is all about courage and having the courage to do the right thing in the eyes of the

Lord for his glory. But sometimes, like I said, I shrink back. And without courage, I can be easily bullied and persuaded

to be quiet and also to be deceived about how I should really live my life and what is

pleasing to the Lord because I'm going off of culture versus God's standards. But last week,

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