The Fear/Faith Factor - Pastor Michael O'Donovan

Pastor Michael O'Donovan explores the tension between fear and faith, drawing on Jairus, Israel's spies and Joshua. He encourages us to trust Jesus, remember God's faithfulness, and act with courage because God is with us. Through Psalm 27 and Isaiah 26:3, Michael points us towards the peace that comes from fixing our minds on God. Recorded at Grace Church Cork on Sunday 18 October 2026. Chapters 00:00:00 Podcast intro 00:00:31 The fear/faith factor 00:06:42 Jairus: trust Jesus 00:10:51 Israel’s spies and the promised land 00:22:29 Joshua: be strong and courageous 00:33:40 The peace of trusting God 00:37:11 Closing prayer 00:40:27 Podcast outro