Bella Tanzer - The struggle is real: Being fully human in a broken world – Joseph – A Masterclass in Resilience (10th May)
About this episode
Bella Tanzer discusses the qualities of resilience as exemplified by Joseph in the Bible.
The weekly message from Community Church Edinburgh. This talk is from Sunday, 10th May 2026. In her sermon “Joseph: A Masterclass in Resilience”, Bella explores the qualities that defined Joseph not only in hardship but also at the height of his power in the passage of Genesis 50, 15-26. She highlights his emotional maturity, God-centred perspective, and hope for the future of his people beyond his own lifetime. Even in success, these traits continue to shape his character and leadership. The sermon invites reflection on what resilient faith looks like in every season of life.
People in this episode
Guest: Bella Tanzer
Topics covered
- resilience
- faith
- leadership
- emotional maturity
- God-centred perspective
Keywords
- resilience
- Joseph
- faith
- leadership
- emotional maturity
- spirituality
- Christianity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Joseph: A Masterclass in Resilience
Places: Genesis 50
More episodes of Community Church Edinburgh: Talks
- Rupert Ward - The struggle is real: Being fully human in a broken world – How the Spirit brings life in unexpected places (24th May)
- Kirsty Hook - The struggle is real: Being fully human in a broken world – What did Jesus show us about being fully human in a troubled world? (17th May)
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