Chris Stefanick Catholic Show

You’re Not Abandoned in the Hardest Moments

Jan 10, 2026
Explore the unexpected ways God meets us in our lowest moments. Discover how the location of Jesus' baptism symbolizes divine presence in our struggles. Chris shares the warmth of God's words, reminding us we are cherished children, especially when times are tough. Hear a friend's inspiring journey of finding joy through faith amid trials. Learn practical ways to invite grace in dark times and lean into loving affirmations, offering hope when you feel abandoned.
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INSIGHT

God Comes To The Lowest Places

  • Jesus flips the ancient idea that gods only live on high places by coming down into our lowliness.
  • The incarnation shows God chooses the lowest places to meet and heal us, not just the mountaintops.
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Baptism's Geography Matters

  • The Jordan baptism site ties multiple biblical events into a single spiritual geography.
  • Its being literally the lowest place on earth underscores God meeting us at our lowest points.
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Baptism As Passage From Death

  • Baptism prefigures crossing from death into the promised land, not just moving from one country to another.
  • It symbolizes escaping death's dominance and entering heaven with God's people.
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