Discover how God's goodness eclipses our suffering | with Amanda Jenkins | The Chosen

Amanda Jenkins shares about the 25th wedding anniversary she and Dallas are celebrating TODAY, JUNE 13, 2023! Happy anniversary to one of our favorite couples out there. Twenty-five years is a beautiful milestone and a testament to God's faithfulness through and in you! We love you and honor the Lord alongside you.

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Amanda and Stephanie talk about the crucible of suffering as the unavoidable process which our gentle Lord uses to refine us and keep us closely tied to His side, for our protection and growth. She explains how recent intense pain has led her to write the Bible Study that will soon release alongside season 4 of the show. She explains how she has discovered how God's goodness truly can eclipse our suffering - not in a pollyanna way at all, but through the pain and the daily releasing to Him who is more than able to bear it. We can only endure suffering when we are deeply rooted in who God is. As Amanda shares some of the recent personal struggles and sufferings she and her family have endured, she reveals how they have grown in the Lord through it, and what she has learned about herself and, more essentially, about God.

In our previous episode with Amanda, she talked with Stephanie about discovering new dimensions of relationship with Jesus, and the importance of experiential knowledge and resting in Him. Amanda told us how her family is faring through seasons of The Chosen, with a focus on discipling older children. She and Dallas have four children, aged 22, 20, 18 and 16. How are they parenting through the show, and towards intimacy with Christ? Amanda shared the power of intentionality and the necessity of embracing mistakes to grow from them. She told Stephanie how she and Dallas have nurtured a family culture for open conversations and for making God the center of their daily lives. She shared what it looks like to surrender your children to God at every age.

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NEW BONUS! GO DEEPER WITH OUR REFLECTION QUESTIONS ON THIS EPISODE

1. What does it mean to abide in Christ? How does this look different for each individual?

2. How can we grow our relationships with our children and disciple them as they grow older?

3. How do different families approach nightly devotionals or Bible study time?

4. What can we learn from David's practice of turning his attention to God's character in times of lament? How can we apply this to our own lives?

5. How does suffering impact our relationship with God? Can it draw us closer to Him or drive us away?

6. How can we release control and trust God with our children's emotional development and spiritual growth?

7. What are some natural challenges to reentry after a spouse has been away, and how can intentional conversations help with the transition back to normalcy?

8. In what ways can we seek God when things are going smoothly and not get complacent in our faith?

9. How can we avoid the temptation to seek validation from people instead of God? What are some practical ways to focus on abiding in Christ instead of looking to others for approval?

10. How have our standards and priorities changed as we have matured in our relationship with God? What helps us to recognize what is worth fighting for and what is not?