Feasting or Fasting? Why Jesus Says Joy Isn't Optional When Life Gets Hard (Mark 2:18-22)
In this episode of Daily Bible Refresh, Dr. Brad Miller reflects on Mark 2:18–22, where Jesus responds to questions about fasting with images of a wedding feast, new cloth, and new wine in new wineskins. Dr. Miller explores how joy can coexist with hardship, sharing how laughter has helped him while living with prostate cancer, and invites listeners to reconsider beliefs about God that may have become rigid or outdated. He closes with a practical challenge: share a joyful moment and an honest question about faith with someone at the table.
Key takeaways
Joy is part of faith, not a sign of…
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