Tag: Faith Footnotes
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Facing Depression as a Christian
Depression can feel isolating—even for Christians. In this episode, Pastor Luke Italiano shares his personal journey and insights from his book “Hollow Heart,” a reflection on faith and finding hope in the midst of darkness. He offers gospel-centered guidance on recognizing the signs of depression, seeking help when you’re struggling, and supporting others with compassion…
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Turning Toward Trust
Sometimes spiritual growth doesn’t start with a dramatic change—but with a quiet decision to turn back to what matters. In this episode, we talk with Pastor John Covach about his 180-day journey with God’s Word. Drawing from his own experiences as a longtime pastor and follower of Christ, Pastor Covach shares how intentional time in…
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Why Was Jesus Born?
As I was listening to the latest Faith Footnotes episode, “Luther at the Manger,” special guest Pastor Nathaniel Biebert said something that struck me. Regarding the content of his book, Luther at the Manger (Christmas sermons by Martin Luther translated from German into modern English), Pastor Biebert said something to this effect: “You cannot walk…
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It’s Always Worth It
“It’s good to be in God’s Word throughout the week” isn’t a statement with which any Christian would likely disagree. It is good to be in God’s Word—not just for the brief hour or two on Sunday (or whichever day you worship) but every day. God’s Word is where we learn about Jesus, our Savior…