{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny","title":"What's the Point? My Life Isn't Random","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1732,"description":"What we go through—the good, the bad, and everything in between—is not random. It's not a matter of luck. Because there is no such thing as coincidence, Pastor Mike says. Reading from the book of Esther, we see that God has reasons and purposes for all the things he does in our lives. Knowing this, how can we learn to trust in God's plans?\nWith your gift to Time of Grace, you can request your copy of \"Real Women of the Bible\" at: https://bit.ly/3OQMOgZ\nIf you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast\nFor more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email!\nCheck out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breath\nCheck out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.\n– The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside\n– Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson\n– Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker\n– Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy\n– Grace Talks Daily Devotionals\nIf you have questions and want to know more about God, like what does he think of you, what exactly was Jesus all about, how do you get “saved” and just what exactly does it mean to “get saved,” and what you should do next, we want you to download this free resource Pastor Mike wrote called, The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith. ","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}