Built Different - Part 2 | Shawn Mandoli

Built Different - Part 2 | Shawn Mandoli

From Hopeland Church by Hopeland Church

March 15, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

This episode explores how the gospel advances through conflict and persecution, emphasizing the boldness of believers in sharing the message of Jesus.

In Part 2 of our series through 1 Thessalonians, we see how the gospel advances even through conflict and persecution. Reflecting on the ministry journey of Paul the Apostle and his team—from Philippi to Thessalonica and beyond—we discover that opposition didn’t silence the message of Jesus; it produced greater boldness. This message explores how believers are “built different”—called to speak the truth of the gospel without people-pleasing, to endure hardship with integrity, and to live in authentic Christian community where leaders and friends help one another walk worthy of God’s calling. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give Or, choose a giving…

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Host: Hopeland Church

Guest: Shawn Mandoli

Topics covered

  • gospel
  • conflict
  • persecution
  • Christian community
  • integrity
  • boldness

Keywords

  • 1 Thessalonians
  • gospel
  • conflict
  • persecution
  • Christian community
  • Paul the Apostle
  • boldness

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