The Resilient Christian Podcast
Keeping the faith in today's world is an extreme challenge, especially if you have grand visions like us! Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. Sometimes we win but many times we lose. How can we stay committed to each other and the Lord during average days, triumphant victories, and times of crisis? Topics include marriage, Christianity, academia, baseball, filmmaking, and attempting to live out our dreams while glorifying the Lord in everything we do. Follow the journey of husband Andrew Christjoy and wife Lara Patterson as they attempt to discern what the heck they are supposed to be doing with their lives. Watch and listen to new episodes every Wednesday and check us out on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for all the best moments from the show.
Episodes
Andrew and Lara discuss their goals for the year that will set them up to glorify the Lord in all they do.
He got his PhD! Andrew and Lara discuss the dissertation process and how Andrew plans to use his research to help individuals, churches, and communities find and bolster resilience.
Andrew and Lara discuss the significance of baseball in their lives, viewing it as a ministry and a calling. They explore themes of support, identity, and the challenges faced in competitive sports, particularly in the context of Andrew's return to baseball in his late 40s. The discussion highlights the importance of teamwork, the joy of playing, and the life lessons learned through adversity. They also reflect on the spiritual asp...
In this conversation, Andrew and Lara discuss their experiences with leading worship and music ministry in both the Baptist and Presbyterian churches. They reflect on the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of joy and connection. They also explore the role of humor in building trust and resilience within church communities. Andrew shares his journey of growth and self-discovery, acknowledging his past mistake...
In this episode of the Resilient Christian Podcast, Andrew and Lara discuss the role of baseball in Andrew's life and how it teaches him to handle adversity and serve others. They also talk about the importance of loving and supporting people, even when they have different beliefs or backgrounds. As they approach their 27th anniversary, they reflect on the balance they bring to each other's lives and their plans to celebrate. Overa...
In this episode of the Resilient Christian podcast, Andrew and Lara discuss their experiences with baseball and their involvement in the Presbyterian and Baptist churches. They reflect on the significance of colors, particularly blue and green, in representing their faith and the promises of God. They also highlight the importance of being a light in the world and finding encouragement in the Lord.
Andrew and Lara discuss their experiences as teachers in academia and how they strive to live out their faith in the classroom. They talk about the challenges teachers face, such as the lack of recognition and the overwhelming workload. They emphasize the importance of building relationships with students, showing vulnerability, and treating them with respect. They also discuss the balance between maintaining authority and being co...
Andrew is invited to sing at the First Baptist Church of Calvert, Texas and discusses different ways people recognize and affirm each other with greetings of love.
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