Join The Journey S4:230 Matthew 11-12
Sep 25, 2025
Join Emma Dotter and guest Jo O'Steen, a dedicated missions worker, as they dive into Matthew 11-12 and tackle the complex topic of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jo shares her inspiring faith journey and highlights her work with international students. They discuss the key differences between blaspheming the Son versus the Spirit, emphasizing that believers need not fear accidentally committing the unforgivable sin. With a message of grace, Jo reassures listeners about the invitation to trust in Jesus and the assurance of forgiveness.
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Journey From Performance To Grace
- Jo O'Steen shares growing up with incomplete gospel understanding and discovering grace in youth group.
- She recounts struggling with mental health and later finding freedom while trusting Jesus through doubts.
Faith Amid Mental-Health Struggle
- Jo describes developing depression and religious OCD that intensified doubts about salvation.
- She credits diagnosis and time for learning to trust Jesus amid mental-health struggles.
Two Types Of Blasphemy In Matthew
- Jesus distinguishes between forgivable sins and a blasphemy the Spirit will not forgive.
- The passage contrasts speaking against the Son with speaking against the Holy Spirit.