When Life Gives You More Than You Can Handle (Ft. Nicole Jacobsmeyer)

<p>When life doesn’t go how we thought it would, it can be difficult to navigate the tension between the hope and faith we have and the pain we are experiencing. </p><p>How can we learn to trust God even when the outcomes aren’t what we hoped? And how can we lean into joy when our circumstances are far from happy?</p><p>In this episode, Jordan speaks with author Nicole Jacobsmeyer about how to walk in joy and faith when life seems to give you more than you can handle. </p><p>Tune in to this episode to learn:</p><ul><li>The difference between happiness and joy and what they look like in difficult seasons</li><li>How to hold space for both positive and challenging emotions</li><li>The difference between a theology of glory and a theology of suffering and why it’s important to understand the difference</li><li>How being grounded in God’s Word can help us find joy</li><li>What to do when you experience deep pain and suffering that doesn't match up with what they read in the Bible</li><li>How to support or comfort a friend who's facing something really painful</li></ul><p>Want to dig deeper? Check out these links mentioned in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer/" target="_blank">@nicole.jacobsmeyer</a> on Instagram</li><li><a href="https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/" target="_blank">nicolejacobsmeyer.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/book" target="_blank">Take Back Your Joy</a> by Nicole Jacobsmeyer</li><li><a href="https://jordanleedooley.com/eya" target="_blank">Embrace Your Almost</a></li></ul>