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Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, led by Pastor Jacob Howell. We desire to help everyone, everywhere discover new life in Christ by creating a warm and welcoming family home where you can feel the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to all.
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Joseph | Part 5 | Pastor Jacob Howell (opens the original)
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In Genesis 41, Joseph’s journey from the prison to the palace reminds us that God is always working—even when we can’t see His timing or understand His route. Through forgetfulness, failure, faithfulness, and frankness, Joseph learns to trust God’s providence and remain ready for the moment God opens the door. This message challenges us to trust the process, remain faithful in seasons of waiting, speak with courage, and move from simply identifying problems to becoming part of the solution. Your
Joseph | Part 4 | Pastor Jacob Howell (opens the original)
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In Part 4 of our series on Joseph, we explore how our decisions shape the direction of our lives—even when our circumstances are outside of our control. Joseph’s story reminds us that difficult seasons don’t cancel God’s purpose, and that faithfulness means choosing obedience even when the pressure is high. Discover how to make faithful decisions by refusing to let others determine your destiny, listening for God’s voice, and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead—one step at a time. Welcome to our po
Joseph | Part 3 | Pastor Jacob Howell (opens the original)
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In Part 3 of our series on Joseph, we see that being in an unwanted place doesn’t mean we’re in an abandoned place. Even as a slave in Egypt, “the Lord was with Joseph,” using both favor and hardship to prepare him for what was ahead. Joseph’s story challenges us to be faithful in every season, serve God through our ordinary work, and become a blessing wherever He has placed us. Ultimately, Joseph’s story points us toward Christ—the One who endured suffering, was humbled, and was ultimately exal
Joseph | Part 2 | Pastor Jacob Howell (opens the original)
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In Part 2 of the Joseph series, we see how visible character can provoke opposition, rejection, and even hatred. Joseph’s story challenges us to remain faithful to God rather than living for approval, comfort, or acceptance. We also confront the danger of a calloused heart—learning to see people not for what they have or what they’ve done, but as people made in the image of God. Ultimately, the gospel reminds us that Jesus sees those in the pit, comes near to the broken, and offers forgiveness,
Joseph | Part 1 | Pastor Jacob Howell (opens the original)
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In Part 1 of this series, we look at Genesis 37 and the power of allegiance to shape our character. Joseph’s story reminds us that our true allegiance is revealed not by what we claim, but by where we go, what we protect, and whose voice we obey. As Joseph’s character is being built, his brothers’ jealousy and hatred begin to take root, setting the stage for everything that follows. Character builds. Hate destroys. Decide today which one you're building. Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in
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