When God Meets Us Where We Are with Eric & Erikah Rivera | Ep. 559

When Eric and Erikah Rivera met and started dating as high school sweethearts, they sensed God's call on their lives. But they did not know how it would all unfold. Today they are church planters in their hometown of Chicago, and they graciously share their story of how God has met them in the midst of unexpected fear and pain, and the ways He has worked in each circumstance. Don't miss this encouraging conversation with the Riveras.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.

Episode highlights include:

• How sharing their fears and grief with each other led to increased faith

• Unexpected ways God can use our trials when we invite Him to

• Should the disciple be known as "Doubting Thomas" or "Ride-or-Die Thomas"?

• When God doesn't answer our prayers the way we hope

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

Application Questions:

1. What fears are underlying in your heart and mind today? What prevents you from speaking them?

2. Where do you need to see Jesus show up in your life today? In your marriage?

3. How do you need support in those things in your marriage today?

4. How can you better support your spouse in the things they are dealing with today?

RESOURCES

• You can find Eric and Erikah on Instagram

• Hear more on the Brook Church website and YouTube Channel

• 44 Tips to Better Sex in Marriage: Sexual Intimacy Cheat Sheet