<p><strong>Paul was in prison. People were preaching against him just to make his life harder. And he was still full of joy. How?</strong></p><p>In this episode of the Amen Podcast, Alex and Lokelani jump back into our Philippians “Stress Less” series with chapter 1:12-18, an episode we’re calling FRUSTRATIONS. Because let’s be real, you’re frustrated with someone or something right now. A difficult season. A difficult person. Plans that got shut down. A baby that won’t sleep. A coworker climbing the ladder at your expense.</p><p><strong>STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-dMfFmISf30NKg3sJ0ChlT76X0Z3wIt/view?usp=sharing</strong></p><p>Paul knew that feeling. And he shows us that the very thing frustrating you is the thing God is using to advance His kingdom.</p><p>In this episode we talk about: • Why we actually NEED frustrations (and what they’re doing in us) • Why difficult PEOPLE last longer than difficult TIMES • The Matthew 7 plank-in-your-eye principle and how it kills frustration at the root • Why people use God to climb the ladder of fame (Mike Tyson, Theo Von, Steven Furtick conversation included) • A powerful picture from Pilgrim’s Progress (Feeble Mind & Ready-to-Halt) • Why our culture says “ghost them, quit, move, medicate” and why the gospel says something better • Lokelani on why she welcomes the suffering of having a big family in a culture that treats kids like a burden</p><p>If Christ is being proclaimed, even through your hardest season, nothing can ultimately frustrate you.</p><p>📖 Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18 🎙️ Series: Stress Less (Philippians)</p><p><strong>After the Amen Question:</strong> What are the frustrations in your life that God is using to advance His kingdom? Drop your answer in the comments. We read them.</p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE MINISTRY</strong> 💛 Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate 💸 Venmo: @amenpodcast 💸 Cash App: $amenalex</p><p><strong>HOUSE CHURCH KAUAI</strong> 🌐 housechurchkauai.com </p><p>#AmenPodcast #Philippians #StressLess #ReformedTheology #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Frustration #Joy</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://amenpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">amenpodcast.substack.com</a>