Brought Back to Life, The Story of Lazarus: In The Tomb

About this episode

This episode explores the metaphor of being 'in the tomb' and how Jesus can transform our darkest moments into opportunities for growth.

In this episode, we step into John 11:17 and explore what it means to be “in the tomb”—those dark, hidden, and often painful places in our lives where hope feels buried. Whether it’s grief, disappointment, unanswered questions, or lingering shame, these tombs can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed, yet they are not beyond the reach of Jesus. Through Scripture and reflection, we see that God doesn’t waste these places. Instead, He uses them to transform us—strengthening our faith and teach...

People in this episode

Host: Collective Church

Topics covered

• Lazarus
• faith
• transformation
• grief
• hope
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• Lazarus
• tomb
• grief
• hope
• faith
• transformation
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Brought Back to Life, The Story of Lazarus

Places: John 11:17

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