Men, do you want to develop an unshakable spiritual grit that can stand when everything around you is falling apart?

In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to Justin Kendrick, author of the book ‘How to Quiet a Hurricane: Strategies for Christian Endurance in the Midst of Life’s Storms’. Justin brings powerful insight from his book and lays out what it truly means to be a man of faith in the face of adversity.

This conversation is a must for fathers, husbands, and leaders who are done playing it safe and ready to dig deep.

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00:25 Discussing the Book: How to Quiet a Hurricane 03:24 Exploring Christian Endurance 06:14 The Weakness Paradox and Paul's Thorn 14:01 The Three Major Temptations 20:20 The Theology of Suffering 26:12 The Illusion of Safety 27:53 The Fear of Safety and Eternal Purpose 28:12 John Patton's Revelation and Overcoming Fear 29:16 Living Courageously with an Eternal Perspective 30:23 Ecclesiastes and the Abundant Life 31:06 Suffering and Redemption 36:36 The Role of Silence in God's Plan 40:19 Fatherhood and Modeling Faith 46:06 Balancing Discipline and Fun in Parenting 49:22 Encouragement for Men to Build Endurance 56:21 Conclusion and Resources for Spiritual Growth

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