The Call of Abram

About this episode

The episode reflects on the story of Abram and Sarai, exploring themes of blessing, suffering, and trusting God amidst uncertainty.

Genesis 11v27-12v9 with Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton A reflection on the tension of living between blessing and suffering, and the way God speaks hope into places that feel marked by loss, uncertainty, and unmet expectations. Through the story of Abram and Sarai, we’re invited to trust God in the midst of chaos, receive his blessing as a gift rather than something we control, and take small steps of faith toward the future he is shaping. Bridgetown.church/teaching

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Staton

Guest: Tim Mackie

Topics covered

• blessing
• suffering
• faith
• trust in God
• hope
• chaos
• future

Keywords

• Abram
• Sarai
• blessing
• suffering
• faith
• hope
• Genesis
• chaos
• trust

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis 11v27-12v9

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