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In this episode, Eric and Angela talk candidly about what it looks like to navigate joy in the middle of struggle—when life feels heavy, energy is low, and faith isn’t exactly firing on all cylinders. Using James 1:2–4 as a backdrop, they reflect on seasons of parenting exhaustion, marriage under stress, and the slow work of perseverance that shapes us over time.

This isn’t about pretending things are easy or rushing toward quick fixes. It’s about learning how joy can exist alongside hardship, how perseverance is formed in everyday moments, and how choosing to keep showing up—together—matters more than having it all figured out.

If you’ve ever felt like your faith was running on cold coffee and unfinished prayers, you’re not alone.

❤️ Marriage Enrichment Weekend | March 20–22, 2026

If you’re looking to invest in your marriage, join us for our Marriage Enrichment Weekend at The Neighborhood Church. We’ll be joined by LaMorris and Megan Crawford of Covenant Culture Ministries, who speak and lead couples across the country.

📍 The Neighborhood Church
📅 March 20–22, 2026
🔗 Learn more and register: www.theneighborhoodchurch.com

You can also learn more about LaMorris and Megan—and check out their podcast—at:
🔗 https://www.covenantcultureministries.com

🎧 Catch Up on Messages

You can always listen to weekly messages from Eric at The Neighborhood Church Podcast:
🔗 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542238

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Valentine’s Day is over.
The flowers fade, the chocolates run low, and real life settles back in.

In this episode of Biblical Brews & Family Views, Eric and Angela talk honestly about what love looks like after the hype, when feelings aren’t as loud—and why faith matters most in those moments.

Angela names a tension many of us feel: the world treats marriage as disposable. If it’s hard, replace it. If it’s uncomfortable, move on. But as they prepare for their daughter’s wedding—their first child to say “I do”—that message feels heavier, more personal, and more urgent.

Together, they explore:

• Why our culture struggles with covenant commitment
• What happens when feelings fade but love is still called to endure
• How faith carries relationships through ordinary, difficult seasons
• Why marriage isn’t about perfection, but faithfulness
• And how hope remains—even for those who feel unseen, behind, or discouraged

This episode isn’t about pretending marriage is easy.
It’s about believing it’s worth it.

Whether you’re married, single, divorced, engaged, or simply wondering if lasting love still exists—this conversation meets you where you are and gently points toward a faith that remains when emotions don’t.

☕ Coffee first.
❤️ Covenant love second.
🎙️ Real life always.

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Is your faith something you know about—or something you’re being shaped by?

In this episode of Biblical Brews and Family Views, we talk about how spiritual formation goes beyond head knowledge and moves into the habits, rhythms, and heart of our homes. We open up about our own parenting, marriage, and moments where we've either taught "rules" or modeled relationships. Plus, we explore practical ways to help faith grow in our families—not as a checklist, but as a way of life.

Want to hear the original sermon that inspired this conversation? Check out Pastor Eric’s message from The Neighborhood Church here:
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So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let’s talk about what it means to have a faith that’s written on hearts… not just stone.