Read the room, Joseph — Genesis 37:1–11

About this episode

Pastor Tom Pfingsten discusses the story of Joseph and its implications for faith and family dynamics.

Series: MEANT FOR EVIL Pastor Tom Pfingsten preached "Read the room, Joseph" on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fallbrook, California. The Big Idea: Jesus is the Son who was adored by his Father, despised by his brothers, and destined to save the entire family of faith.

People in this episode

Host: Tom Pfingsten

Topics covered

• faith
• family
• Christianity
• brotherhood
• redemption

Keywords

• Joseph
• Genesis
• faith
• redemption
• family
• Christianity
• brothers
• Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emmanuel Baptist Church

Books & works: Read the room, Joseph, MEANT FOR EVIL

Places: Fallbrook

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