"The Cross You Didn't Choose"

This week, John and Christine dive deep into one of the most powerful truths in the Christian walk: the cross we carry is rarely the one we chose—but God always uses it for purpose.

Drawing from the story of Simon of Cyrene, they explore how a burden forced onto one ordinary man became the doorway to transformation for his entire family and even the early church. In the same way, the struggles we never asked for—addiction, loss, trauma, brokenness—can become the very places where Christ meets us, strengthens us, and equips us to help others.

Together, John and Christine unpack:

• Why Jesus allows us to carry certain crosses
• How He walks beside us—and often carries us—through the hardest seasons
• How our pain becomes someone else's hope
• Why your story matters more than you think
• How God turns forced moments into divine appointments

This episode is raw, honest, and filled with encouragement for anyone walking through recovery or supporting someone who is.

Your cross has a purpose.
Your suffering is not wasted.
And your story can set someone else free.

Tune in and be strengthened for the journey.

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