A hurricane is heading toward Kauai, the wind is literally blowing through our garage as we record, and Paul's words have never felt more real: stand firm in the Lord.

In this episode of Amen Podcast, we walk through Philippians 4:1-3 and talk about what it actually looks like to stand on business when the world is shaking beneath your feet. Paul writes to a church where two women are at odds, and he reminds them (and us) that people are never the real problem. It's spiritual. And the answer isn't trying harder. It's remembering that your name is written in the Book of Life, permanently.

We also talk about a wild Matt Damon story, why you never have to say "do you know who I am?", what Revelation 3:5 really means about your name being blotted out, and how eternal security frees you from people pleasing.

In After the Amen, Lokelani opens up about standing firm in prioritizing family, and we ask you: where do you need to persist?

Keep Kauai in your prayers as Hurricane Nola approaches. We love you guys.

Scriptures: Philippians 4:1-3, Philippians 3:14-15, Luke 10:20, Revelation 20:15, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 17:8, 1 John 2:19, John 10:28-29, John 8:12, 1 Timothy 4:8

Chapters00:00 Hurricane Nola is coming02:13 The Matt Damon story04:28 Philippians 4:1-306:12 What it means to stand firm09:10 It's not personal, it's spiritual10:40 Your name is written in the Book of Life13:17 Can your name be blotted out?16:30 Prayer17:03 After the Amen: where do you need to persist?22:27 Eternal security frees you from people pleasing26:31 You are the light of life29:30 Support Amen Podcast

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