Bridgetown Audio Podcast HSC25: Session 6
Apr 1, 2025
Gemma Ryan, a passionate speaker at the Holy Spirit Conference, shares her profound journey of faith and transformation. She discusses the striking shift from a conservative church to a vibrant worship community, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in both joyful and painful moments. The conversation digs deep into redemptive suffering, introducing the concepts of cup, cross, and crucible as guides through hardship. Gemma encourages embracing suffering as a vital catalyst for spiritual growth, urging listeners to find beauty in their struggles.
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Gemma's Transformation
- Gemma Ryan's life changed after encountering the Holy Spirit's presence.
- Initially afraid, she observed others' experiences and desired a similar relationship with God.
Spirit in Suffering
- Christians should acknowledge the Holy Spirit's presence in both good times and bad.
- Suffering is part of life, and we must reconcile our faith with its existence.
Embracing Tension
- Embrace the tension of spiritual power and suffering for mature faith.
- Redemptive suffering is explored through "cup, cross, and crucible."