In this episode of the Strain Forward podcast, host Kyle Bernier interviews his friend Landon Tucker about faith, grieving the loss of a parent, and navigating marriage. Landon shares his journey of finding faith through Campus Outreach (CO) during his sophomore year of college. He talks about his struggles with living a double life, indulging in partying and relationships, and how the love and support of the CO community helped him find purpose and satisfaction in his relationship with God. Landon also discusses the impact of Ephesians 2:8 on his theology and the joy of confession and forgiveness. Landon Tucker shares the story of his mother's battle with neurofibromatosis and her unwavering faith in Jesus. Despite facing numerous surgeries and treatments, she remained joyful and passionate, pointing others to Christ. Landon reflects on the unfairness of her suffering and the wrestling with God that ensued. He emphasizes the importance of clinging to truth and finding comfort in God's promises during times of affliction. Landon also discusses the impact his mother's story had on others, inspiring him to continue sharing the gospel and investing in the lives of those around him.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Overview

01:09Landon's Journey with Campus Outreach

04:17Landon's Life Before Becoming a Christian

08:16Living a Double Life and the Role of Community

10:17The Impact of Ephesians 2:8 on Landon's Theology

14:23The Joy of Confession and Forgiveness

17:50Embracing 'Boring' Testimonies

19:41Trusting in God Through Suffering

24:15Landon's Mother's Health Issues and the Impact on His Faith

24:44Introduction and Background

25:43Diagnosis and Journey with Neurofibromatosis

27:10Facing Cancer and Praying for Healing

29:31Legacy and Hope in Heaven

31:38Navigating Grief and Finding Joy

33:17Wrestling with Unfairness and Clinging to Truth

36:18Grieving with Hope and Purpose

40:26Choosing Joy and Sharing Your Story

46:17Investing in Lives and Reproducing Faith