Finding Brotherhood in Hard Times

Hey guys, 

 

I’m Brad, and I just wanted to share a little bit about how The Redeemed small groups have impacted my life over these past few months.

 

Being a part of this community has been a real gift. Through our study in 1 Peter, I was reminded of how our faith can remain strong even in the middle of trials, and that we’re called to live with hope and purpose no matter what we’re facing. It really helped me see how God uses challenges to refine our faith.

 

I’m currently going through Craig Groeschel’s book Hope in the Dark, and now it hits even closer to home. This book has given me space to be honest about some of my own struggles and doubts, and to find encouragement in knowing that God is still good even when life doesn’t make sense. Thankfully, my small group is a safe place for me to open up, share honestly, and ask for prayer — something I haven’t always felt comfortable doing before. Along the way, I’ve formed some genuine friendships with guys I can reach out to, laugh with, and walk alongside through real life. There’s a real sense of brotherhood and accountability that I deeply value.

 

And now, I’m looking forward to starting a new group called Faith Simplified, based on the book by that same name. I’m excited to see how God continues to grow us and deepen our understanding of what it truly means to live out our faith in everyday life.

 

If you’ve been thinking about joining The Redeemed, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s not just a study, it’s a community that will meet you where you are, walk with you through the hard stuff, and help you grow closer to God and to other men who are on the same journey.