Taken up: Why the ascension still changes everything

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of Jesus' ascension and its implications for faith and spiritual growth.

FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Speaker Mike Johnson’s prayer reminds Americans that rights come from God, while faith calls believers to speak truth with courage and grace. Spiritual growth requires worship, Scripture, and service before trials arrive. Jesus’ ascension reveals the King who reigns, prepares a place, and intercedes before the Father for us all...

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Rick Stevens

Guest: Mike Johnson

Topics covered

• ascension
• faith
• spiritual growth
• worship
• Scripture
• courage
• grace

Keywords

• ascension
• faith
• spiritual growth
• worship
• Scripture
• courage
• grace
• trials
• intercession

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: God

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