In this episode, I am joined by Justin Kendrick, pastor, church planter, and author of Out of the Hurricane. Justin shares his powerful journey of coming to faith in Christ and the life-changing peace and hope he found in surrendering to God. Together, we explore themes of resilience, discipleship, and the importance of building an internal foundation that endures life’s hurricanes.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Justin’s Journey of Faith: From realizing his need for a Savior to experiencing freedom and transformation in Christ.
2. The Call to Church Planting: How God called Justin and his wife to plant churches in New England, one of the most challenging mission fields in America.
3. Understanding Spiritual Resilience: Why suffering is a part of the Christian journey and how Scripture equips us to endure trials.
4. The Story Behind Vox Church: The inspiration for the church’s name, rooted in John 5:25, and their mission to make Christ’s voice heard in the Northeast.
5. Insights from Out of the Hurricane: Preparing for life’s storms by building a foundation of faith, understanding the biblical view of suffering, and walking through trials with Christ.

Key Scripture References:

• Romans 6-8: Understanding the power of the new self in Christ.
• Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you…”
• John 5:25: The inspiration behind Vox Church.

Justin’s Wisdom for Listeners:

• God uses available people, not perfect people.
• Surrender to God brings ultimate freedom.

• Prepare your heart now to withstand life’s inevitable hurricanes.

We pray this episode encourages and challenges you to become stronger in God so that you are ready to walk through storms that will come your way.

Bio:

Justin Kendrick is the Lead Pastor of Vox Church, which he founded in 2011 with a small group of friends on the doorstep of Yale University. Since that time, the church has grown to multiple locations across New England, with the dream of seeing the least-churched region of the U.S. become the most spiritually vibrant place on Earth. Justin and his wife, Chrisy, live with their three sons in the New Haven area. Justin is the author of two previous books: Bury Your Ordinary: Practical Habits of a Heart Fully Alive (2021), and The Sacred Us: A Call to Radical Christian Community (2022) as well as the upcoming release How To Quiet A Hurricane: Strategies for Christian Endurance in the Midst of Life’s Storms (2024)

Anchor Verses:

Isaiah 41:10

Romans 5:1

Romans 12:1

Connect with Justin:

Website: https://www.justinkendrick.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/15PCx8vaP7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

IG: https://www.instagram.com/pastorjustinkendrick

Amazon Book Link: How to Quiet a Hurricane: Strategies for Christian Endurance in the Midst of Life’s Storms

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