HeyJaredThe Harder Way Podcast
Join our hosts as they discuss religious restriction, the power of Scripture, living a life of faith over fear, and what the American Church can learn from the Persecuted Church about living in an increasingly hostile culture.
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#191 - ep.9 I Do Not Know — But God Knows (opens the original)
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I Do Not Know — But God Knows: Lessons from Cuban PastorsIn this final episode of this 9-part series, Scott gathers lessons from Cuban pastors about providence, remembered faithfulness, and what it means to trust God first when resources and certainty run out. He contrasts American security systems with the necessity-driven dependence of pastors in hardship and explores how humility, community, wise planning, and obedience form a resilient faith. The episode centers on the seven-word confession,
#190 - ep.8 What Suffering Actually Does (opens the original)
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Accept, Like, Love, Embrace: Samuel Lamb’s Answer to SufferingThis episode explores how suffering tests and shapes Christian faith, focusing on Pastor Samuel Lamb and resilient Cuban pastors who endured persecution. It explains Lamb’s four-step response—accept, like, love, embrace—and how suffering can clarify values and deepen dependence on Christ. The host connects biblical examples (Jesus, Paul, Hebrews 11) to practical guidance, offering five reflective questions to help listeners interpret
#189 - ep.7 Life with God NOT For God (opens the original)
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A Life with God, Not for GodIn Episode 7 of The Harder Way's series "Before the Pressure Comes," Scott explores how Cuban pastors maintain spiritual resilience by living with God first, rather than merely working for God. Drawing on interviews and doctoral research, he contrasts a disciplined, transformative relationship with God—marked by prayer, Scripture, and communal fasting—with the hollow busyness that leaves faith drained. Listeners are challenged to examine their practices, motives, and
#188 - ep6 The Church that Cannot Die (opens the original)
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The Church That Cannot Be Eliminated — How Community Survives Persecution This episode explores how the Cuban church's deep community, mutual care, and stewardship enable faith to endure under pressure. It urges the American church to build relationships now—so members and leaders are known, supported, and able to carry one another before crisis arrives. Remember to help us share these podcasts: Like, Share, and Comment! Send Bibles to persecuted churches ($20 provides a needed Bible from the st
#187 - ep5 The Unnamed Call (opens the original)
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Called, Not Promoted: When God Sends You Where You'd Rather Not GoThis episode examines what it means to be called by God rather than defined by a title or position. Using stories from Cuban pastors who left comfortable livelihoods to serve their communities, the host contrasts preference with calling, explains how calling is tested and confirmed, and highlights the costs and commitments involved. Listeners receive practical questions to name and assess their assignment, encouragement to obey fa
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