Growth for Today with Joel Norris

Joel Norris // Franklin Road Baptist Church
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When life feels overwhelming, distracting, and discouraging, this podcast helps you focus on Jesus, the truth of His Word, and the transformative power of His Gospel as you grow in Him. Watch new videos at https://YouTube.com/@GrowthforToday Follow on Apple Podcast – https://apple.co/3HHZYvD Follow on Spotify – https://spotf.fi/uKc64Iv Learn more at https://GrowthForToday.com

  1. May 22

    Jonah Wanted Judgment. God Chose Grace.

    That question from Jonah chapter 4 still confronts believers today. Jonah wanted judgment, but God chose mercy. Instead of celebrating repentance, Jonah isolated himself and struggled with bitterness toward God’s plan.

  2. May 15

    The Simplicity of Obedience to God

    “The simplicity of obedience to God is better than the complexity of our own disobedience.” That idea captures the entire book of Jonah. Jonah complicated his life by running from God’s clear instruction. But when he finally obeyed, God used a simple message to completely change Nineveh.

  3. May 7

    What If the Hard Thing in Your Life Was Prepared by God?

    Jonah’s story reminds us that God’s mercy can meet us even in the middle of disobedience, frustration, and failure. Sometimes the very thing we would call a setback is the thing God is using to bring us back to Him.

  4. Apr 30

    When God Uses Imperfect Moments to Reveal His Perfect Will

    Storms in life are often seen as trials to survive, but they reveal something deeper. They are not meant to help you understand yourself better. They are meant to teach you about God.

  5. Apr 23

    Finding Comfort in the Wrong Direction

    Jonah is on a sinking ship, yet he sleeps. Around him, men cry out to their gods and throw everything overboard to survive. They search for answers everywhere, but not in the one place that can truly save them.

  6. Apr 17

    Jonah Isn’t the Hero—God’s Grace Is

    Sometimes storms reveal disobedience. Sometimes they serve a different purpose. But in every case, God uses them to draw you closer to Him.

  7. Apr 3

    Faith That Endures: Trusting God When Life Feels Uncertain

    Explore Romans 1:17 and what it means to live “from faith to faith.” They reflect on how God consistently reveals His righteousness through His faithfulness, both in Scripture and in everyday life. Even when His hand is not visible, His character remains constant.

  8. Apr 3

    From Saving Faith to Living Faith: Don’t Miss the Middle

    What actually lasts in this life? Most things break down. Our bodies weaken. Technology becomes outdated. Very little made by man stands the test of time. But the gospel of Jesus Christ perseveres because it comes from God. No matter what you face, the gospel continues pursuing and sustaining the child of God.

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When life feels overwhelming, distracting, and discouraging, this podcast helps you focus on Jesus, the truth of His Word, and the transformative power of His Gospel as you grow in Him. Watch new videos at https://YouTube.com/@GrowthforToday Follow on Apple Podcast – https://apple.co/3HHZYvD Follow on Spotify – https://spotf.fi/uKc64Iv Learn more at https://GrowthForToday.com

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  • Creator
    Joel Norris // Franklin Road Baptist Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joel Norris // Franklin Road Baptist Church
  • Show Website
    Growth for Today with Joel Norris