The Downward Spiral (Pastor Ron Zappia)

The Downward Spiral (Pastor Ron Zappia)

From Highpoint.Church by Highpoint.church

February 22, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 272

About this episode

Pastor Ron Zappia discusses the reasons behind people's varying responses to God's discipline during difficult times.

In the midst of difficulty, why is it that some people move closer to God, and others move farther away? In today’s message, Pastor Ron Zappia shares the 5 stages of the downward spiral when we reject the Lord’s discipline. This message was originally preached at Highpoint Church on Sunday, February 22, 2026 Title: The Downward Spiral Passage: Hebrews 12:12-17 For more info about Highpoint Church, or to find a location near you, visit our website at https://highpoint.church. Connect with Pastor Ron on Instagram @ronzappia, or find more Bible teaching at https://ronzappia.com

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Ron Zappia

Topics covered

  • spiritual growth
  • God's discipline
  • downward spiral
  • faith challenges
  • Christian teachings

Keywords

  • downward spiral
  • God
  • discipline
  • faith
  • spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Hebrews

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Highpoint Church

Books & works: Hebrews 12:12-17

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