{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Salty Pastor","title":"Do Bad Times Help Faith?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6e9e8b4d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2047,"description":"Hardship has a way of testing what we really believe. In this episode, Pastor Doug explores how trials can actually deepen our faith instead of destroying it. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on why God allows difficult seasons and how they can shape you into a stronger, more faithful follower of Christ.\nSupport the mission of the Salty Pastor podcast!\nVisit our donations page at https://pushpay.com/g/thesaltypastor\nto help us continue sharing truth with a world in need.\nDiscussion Questions:\nHow have past struggles strengthened—or weakened—your faith?\nWhy do you think God allows difficult seasons in our lives?\nWhat can you do in the middle of hardship to stay rooted in Christ instead of drifting away?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KtmwLrrvo3_7vR2ufzDuSaLppKY_ofGpd-FivpXn_Kg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MjYz/ZmExY2M3ZDRkNGFi/NThlNDBjNzBlNGI5/MDJjYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}