Episode 5

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28th Jul 2025

Joy From Strength

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In this episode of My Faith IN Christ, we dive deep into the powerful promise of Nehemiah 8:10 – “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Discover how God’s joy can become a supernatural source of strength, especially when life’s trials feel overwhelming. Through key scriptures, real-life examples like Paul and Silas, and practical faith-building steps, we’ll explore how to stand firm and rejoice in the midst of challenges.

Learn how joy acts as a spiritual weapon, empowering you to rise above fear, discouragement, and doubt. We’ll also unpack 10 powerful promises from the Bible that remind us of God’s unfailing strength, along with daily practices to cultivate joy and unshakable faith.

Highlights in this episode include:

  • The context and meaning of Nehemiah 8:10
  • How to remain joyful during trials and testing
  • Joy as a spiritual weapon against fear and despair
  • 10 promises of God to stand on when life feels heavy
  • Practical steps to renew your joy and strengthen your faith

Challenge of the Week: Choose to rejoice no matter the circumstance and declare daily, “The joy of the Lord is my strength!”

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My Faith In Christ
The Grace of God increases as you grow in the knowledge of Christ
The purpose of My Faith In Christ is to help believers understand their identity and position in Christ. The show inspires Christians in their faith walk and challenges them to see the hand of God working in every area of their life for their ultimate good.

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Jireh Gibson

As a follower of Christ for over 20 years and a lifelong learner, Jireh felt a call on his life to encourage believers at every opportunity. Upon receiving revelation regarding his position and identity in Christ, he felt eager and compelled to share his growing understanding of this amazing union with others.

Jireh is a member of Summit Church where he serves as the leader of the Men's ministry team, & Usher. He enjoys traveling, jazz music, reading, and action movies. He lives in Fort Wayne, IN with his wife, Linda, of 14 years.