What is it like to watch your child step out in faith and serve on a mission trip? On this episode of Between Sundays, Pastor Joel sits down with Katie and Abby to talk about the recent trip to Guatemala from two very different perspectives. Abby shares what it was like to serve on the mission field, while Katie reflects on the experience of sending her daughter and navigating the unique challenges and joys of being a sending parent.

Together, they discuss how this year's trip was different for their family, the ways God worked in their hearts, and the lasting impact short-term mission trips can have on both those who go and those who stay behind.

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Worshiping With Tears (Psalm 89:46–52) reminds us that God meets us in the midst of suffering. The psalmist teaches us to bring our deepest questions to the Lord in prayer, cling to His unchanging character when our circumstances are painful, and continue worshiping even through tears. Suffering is not wasted—it conforms us to Christ, prepares us for eternal glory, loosens our grip on this world, and draws us closer to God. Because Jesus has conquered death through His resurrection, believers can worship with hope, trusting that God is at work even in life's hardest seasons.

What helps a marriage stand the test of time? In this episode of Between Sundays, the Goldsmiths share lessons from more than 30 years of marriage, offering practical, biblical wisdom on communication, resolving conflict, serving together, and keeping Christ at the center of their relationship. Whether you're dating, newly married, or have been married for decades, this conversation offers encouragement for building a marriage that honors God.

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