Sunday Bible Study & Open Forum

When Life Falls Apart: Finding God in the Struggle

Biblical truth for people navigating life's struggles and seeking meaning. Join us every Sunday for hope, community, and answers to real problems.

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Meeting People Where They Are

This program is designed for individuals navigating life's struggles and seeking meaning, comfort, and hope through accessible biblical teaching. Our approach focuses on pastoral care through Scripture, providing deep examination of God's Word that speaks directly to hurting people.

50
Part Series
5
Major Phases
Live
Open Forum

We examine what Scripture actually teaches about the situations many of us face: loss, grief, financial difficulties, broken relationships, health problems, and the many other trials that God's Word addresses with hope and truth. This is biblical truth for people navigating loss, pain, and life's challenges while searching for hope, meaning, and God's presence.

Meeting People Where They Are

"The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is on Me, because Jehovah has anointed Me to bear good news to the poor one. He has sent Me to bind up the broken of heart, to proclaim liberty to captives, and complete opening to the ones being bound; to call out the acceptable year of Jehovah, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all those mourning; to appoint to the mourning ones of Zion, to give them beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of the spirit of infirmity, so that one calls them trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, in order to beautify Himself." - Isaiah 61:1-3

Current Study

Rest for the Weary Soul

Seventh session in our series "When Life Falls Apart: Finding God in the Struggle." Exploring the exhaustion that comes from long seasons of suffering and what Scripture teaches about God's rest. This session examines the difference between physical rest and soul rest, how to find restoration when you're too tired to keep going, and Christ's invitation to the weary and heavy laden.

When

Sunday at 2:30 PM PST/5:30 EST

Duration

120 minutes

Text

Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 23, Hebrews 4:9-11

Format

Biblical study + Live Q&A

Study Archive

Watch previous Sunday Bible Study sessions and open forums. Each session includes biblical teaching on life's struggles, followed by live Q&A where we address real questions from real people seeking biblical truth for their pain.

Finding Peace in the Storm
Oct 20, 2025
2:18:00

Finding Peace in the Storm

Sunday 2:30 PM PST

Sixth session exploring peace when the storm doesn't end. Distinguishes between peace and numbness, surrender and resignation. Examines what happens when storms last years or decades, how to find God's presence in ongoing pain, and the difference between the world's peace and Christ's peace that surpasses understanding.

Mark 4:37-40, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-9

God's Love When You Can't Feel It
Oct 6, 2025
2:15:00

God's Love When You Can't Feel It

Sunday 2:30 PM PST

Fourth session exploring how God's love remains constant regardless of our feelings. Examining what Scripture teaches about the difference between knowing God loves us intellectually versus feeling His love experientially.

Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:9-10

Finding Hope When Everything Goes Wrong
Sep 29, 2025
2:04:35

Finding Hope When Everything Goes Wrong

Sunday 2:30 PM PST

Third session exploring what happens when multiple devastating losses hit simultaneously—examining Job's total collapse and discovering hope that survives even when everything falls apart. Covers being known by God as His workmanship, practical steps for surviving compound crises, and extensive Q&A on biblical interpretation, the transfiguration, Reuben's sin and redemption, spirits in prison, and finding reconciliation in difficult scriptural passages.

Job 1:14-19, Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 2:8-13

Why Virtue Doesn't Shield Us from Adversity
Sep 22, 2025
2:51:20

Why Virtue Doesn't Shield Us from Adversity

Sunday 2:30 PM PST

Second session exploring the painful but liberating truth that living faithfully doesn't guarantee protection from life's hardships. Through personal vulnerability about family struggles, we discover why even the most godly people face persecution and suffering.

2 Timothy 3:10-12

When God Feels Absent from Your Life
Sep 14, 2025
2:03:47

When God Feels Absent from Your Life

Sunday 2:30 PM PST

Introduction to our series exploring the biblical reality of feeling forsaken, examining the honest cries of both King David and Jesus Christ. Features extensive Q&A on God's sovereignty, biblical study methods, and finding hope in spiritual dryness.

Psalm 22:1-2, Matthew 27:46

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The Journey Ahead: 5 Phases of Hope

1

God's Heart for the Hurting

You Matter to God in Your Pain

Episodes 1-10

  • When God Feels Absent from Your Life
  • Why Virtue Doesn't Shield Us from Adversity
  • Finding Hope When Everything Goes Wrong
  • God's Love When You Can't Feel It
  • When Prayer Feels Pointless
  • Finding Peace in the Storm
  • Rest for the Weary Soul
  • Trusting God's Plan When Life Doesn't Make Sense
  • When Relationships Fall Apart
  • New Beginnings After Endings
2

Navigating Specific Struggles

Practical Biblical Help for Real Problems

Episodes 11-20

  • Dealing with Depression and Despair
  • When Anxiety Overwhelms
  • Grief That Won't Go Away
  • When You've Made Terrible Mistakes
  • Facing Financial Crisis
  • When Health Problems Won't Go Away
  • Help for Struggling Parents
  • When Your Marriage Is in Crisis
  • Dealing with Difficult People
  • When You Feel Like Giving Up
3

Finding Strength and Purpose

God's Power in Your Weakness

Episodes 21-30

  • When You Have Nothing Left to Give
  • Finding Your Worth When You Feel Worthless
  • Turning Bitterness into Blessing
  • When God Seems Silent
  • Learning to Trust Again
  • Finding Joy in Sorrow
  • When Miracles Don't Come
  • The Hard Work of Forgiveness
  • Finding Purpose in Your Pain
  • Hope Beyond Death
4

Growing Through the Struggle

Becoming Who God Wants You to Be

Episodes 31-40

  • Learning to Love When You've Been Hurt
  • Building Community When You Feel Alone
  • Serving Others When You're Struggling
  • When Your Faith Is Tested
  • Growing Closer to God Through Pain
  • Making Hard Decisions
  • Dealing with Regret and Shame
  • Learning Contentment
  • When God Calls You to Something New
  • Waiting on God's Timing
5

Living with Hope

A Future and a Hope

Episodes 41-50

  • Seeing God's Goodness in Dark Times
  • When Healing Doesn't Come
  • Building a Legacy Despite Your Struggles
  • Teaching Others What You've Learned
  • Finding Beauty in Brokenness
  • Learning to Accept God's Plan
  • Living with Unanswered Questions
  • Preparing for the Future
  • Celebrating Small Victories
  • God's Promises for Tomorrow

How to Join Us

All are welcome. Come as you are, with your questions, struggles, and hopes. This is a safe space to be honest about your pain while finding biblical truth that brings real comfort.

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Questions & Answers

Every Sunday includes a open forum where you can ask biblical questions related to your struggles. Here are some common questions from hurting people and pastoral responses.

How can God's love be real when I'm facing so much pain and difficulty?
We examine what Scripture actually teaches about God's love being independent of our circumstances. The Hebrew word 'ahava shows God's covenant love that never changes, even when life is difficult.
Where was God when tragedy happened?
We look at biblical examples of people who asked this same question and how God responded. Sometimes God's presence is most real in our darkest moments, even when we can't feel it.
How do I trust God when I can't see His plan?
Trust is not about understanding God's plan but about understanding God's character. We explore what Scripture reveals about who God is when everything else is uncertain.
Why doesn't God answer my prayers?
We examine biblical examples of unanswered prayer and what the original languages teach us about God's timing, His ways, and His purposes in our waiting.

Submit Your Question

Questions are reviewed and may be addressed in upcoming sessions.