Many people follow Jesus expecting clarity, blessing, ease, or visible outcomes—and feel shaken when He delivers something different. In this episode, we explore moments in Scripture where Jesus didn’t meet expectations and why those moments weren’t failures of faith, but invitations into deeper trust. Through Biblical accounts of confused disciples and unmet hopes, we’ll consider how disappointment with Jesus can actually become a turning point that deepens faith rather than destroys it.

In this episode of Jesus Centric Life, we welcome special guest Emma Turnbull to help us explore “the benches” in our lives — those moments of joy, pain, waiting, or growth that shape who we are. It’s about learning to sit with others in their hard places instead of trying to fix or rush them. From a child’s fear to a friend’s disappointment, love often looks like presence, not solutions. Discover how Jesus models this compassionate presence and how we can trust God’s work on every bench we find ourselves on.

In this episode of Jesus Centric Life, Pastor Josh and Donna wrestle with the question many are asking today: Does the church still matter? At its heart, the church isn’t a building or a program—it’s people in relationship with one another and with God. We’ll talk about why relationships are central to the life of the church and how the proclamation of the Gospel keeps the church alive and relevant in every generation.