About this episode

Sydney Jackson and Jeff Brodie discuss the difference between attending church and truly belonging, exploring themes of prayer, suffering, and community.

Showing up and belonging aren't the same thing. Sydney Jackson and Jeff Brodie work through the final chapters of James in this bonus episode — covering prayer in suffering, the healing power of confession, and why community isn't optional when life gets hard. Plus: does prayer actually work when healing doesn't come the way you expected? Part 4 bonus conversation in Undivided, a series through the book of James.

People in this episode

Guests: Sydney Jackson, Jeff Brodie

Topics covered

• belonging
• community
• prayer
• suffering
• confession
• healing

Keywords

• church
• belonging
• prayer
• suffering
• confession
• healing
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: James

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