Failure may knock you down, fill you with regret, and convince you that God is finished with you—but failure does not have the authority to cancel what God has promised. Peter denied Jesus. David fell into terrible sin. Abraham stumbled while waiting. Yet when they turned back to God, their failures were not the end of their stories.

In today’s message, we’ll talk about the difference between falling and staying down, why repentance opens the door to restoration, and how God can still use the broken places in your life. You may have failed, but God’s grace is greater—and His purpose for your life is not buried beneath your worst mistake. Pull up a chair, and let’s find some hope together.

King David's world had fallen apart. His own son had turned against him, his kingdom was divided, and David was forced to flee Jerusalem tired, hungry, and uncertain of what would happen next. That was when Barzillai stepped forward.

Barzillai was an eighty-year-old man who didn't seek recognition or position. He simply saw someone in need and used what he had to help. Later, when David offered to reward him with a place in the royal palace, Barzillai expected nothing in return.

In this episode, we'll discover what this often-overlooked story teaches us about showing kindness when life is complicated, people are hurting, and the world feels painfully messy.

Sometimes the greatest difference is made by an ordinary person who quietly decides, "I can help."

Based on 2 Samuel 17:27-29 and 2 Samuel 19:31-39

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God mercifully led Lot's family out of Sodom with on clear command: Don't look back. But Lot's wife turned toward the life she had beencalled to leve behind.

Inthis short episode, we look at Genesis 19 and Jesus' warning in Luke 17:32. "Remember Lot's wife." What are you still looking back toward, and is it keeping you from following God forward?

Don't confuse what's familiar with what's safe. Keep your eyes on Jesus and keep moving forward.

Have you ever known exactly what you believed...but stayed quiet because you were afraid of what people might think?

Peter knew Jesus. He loved Jesus. He had walk with Him, watched the miracles, heard the teaching, and even promised he would never leave Him. But when the pressure came, fear took over.

Three times, Peter denied that he even knew Jesus, and Peter wept bitterly because of his decision. But then something happened that changed everything.

In this episode of Cowboy Bible Truth, we look at Peter's denial, the fear behind it, and one of those small details in Scripture that is easy to read right past, but changes the entire story when you see it.

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Have you ever looked at yourself and thought, "Man...I failed."

Maybe you knew better. Maybe you should have done better. Maybe you disappointed someone you love, yourself, or even wondered if you disappointed God.

In this bonus episode of Cowboy Bible Truth, we talk about what the Bible really says about failure, shame, repentance, grace, and getting back up again.

Micah 7:8 reminds us, "Though I have fallen, I will rise."

Failure may describe something you did, but it does no define who you are in Christ.

Peter failed. David failed. Moses failed. Paul had a past he could never undo. Yet God was not finished with any of them.

And He isn't finished with you either.

Scripture references:

Micah 7:8

Romans 8:1

Philippians 1:6

Failure may be a part of your story...but because of Jesus, it doesn't have to be the end of your story.

That...is Biblical Truth.

Unforgiveness doesn't just affect your heart - it can affect your work, your relationships, your focus, and the way you create. In this episode, Sam West talks with an artist about how anger and spiritual unforgiveness can show up in everyday life, and what the Bible says about forgiveness, healing, anger, faith, and letting go. Through the image of the potter and the clay, this conversation explores how God can reshape us when we release what we've been holding onto.

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Ryan Pederson

Pederson Pottery

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S42W31370 State Road 83, Unit 6

Genesee Depot, WI 53127

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Email: pedersonpottery@gmail.com

Work Phone: 262-228-8708

How do you heal after heartbreak when the pain feels overwhelming? In this episode, we look at what the Bible teaches about heartbreak, grief, prayer, healing, hope, and rebuilding your life after loss.

After the Heartbreak goes beyond the pain itself and looks at what the Scripture says about the first hours and days after your heart is broken. How do you pray when you don't know what to say? How do you keep your faith when grief feels overwhelming? And how can God use one of the hardest seasons of your ife to rebuild your strength, hope and purpose?

We'll walk through Scripture, look at people in the Bible who knew heartbreak firsthand, and talk about practical biblical steps for rebuilding your strength, your hope, and your joy, one day at a time.

If your heart is hurting, this episode is for you.

Sometimes the biggest obstacle in your life isn't God telling you to stop - it's you getting in your own way. In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about fear, doubt, obedience, trusting God, and learning how to move forward when you're questioning the path ahead.

After setbacks with the podcast, I found myself questioning whether God wanted me to continue. I prayed for direction, and within a short time I was reminded of Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and courageous." Then encouragement came through my own family and friends at exactly the moment I needed it.

Sometimes we're asking God to remove the obstacle while He is asking us to move.

Get our of your own way - and let God lead your path.

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