{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny","title":"Faith in the Midst of Suffering || Jesus Judges Churches Too","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1d3907e2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1787,"description":"It's tempting to think that being a good enough Christian will lead to a good life. But Jesus warns us that because of our faith in him, we will suffer and have to endure pain. That begs the question: Then why risk everything for Jesus? The answer lies in a short letter from Jesus to a small first-century church suffering unimaginable persecution. It's an answer that still holds true for us today as we hold on to our faith while battling through the hard times.Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, \"The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith.\" at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/You can also get a copy of Pastor Mike's new book, \"Letters From Jesus\" with your financial gift at https://bit.ly/3v2o7Uy","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/me94BAu252siB6jPk3QEsj-h_XH3i8iRUoQombiGYks/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY3MzQvMTU3ODc2/Mjc0OS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}