Not everyone in Scripture had the biggest personality in the room. But that does not mean God did not use them in some of the biggest ways.

In this episode of the MyPLACE summer series, Mary and Jay explore the lives of Abraham and Barnabas, two men from very different eras who shared a steady, peacemaking personality style, and some surprising shared struggles as well.

They were mediators, second-chance givers, and loyal supporters who often stepped aside so others could shine. But that same go-with-the-flow nature that made them so steady could also make them passive when they needed to speak up, and cause them to compromise their convictions to keep the peace.

Jay and Mary walk through some of the most overlooked moments in both of their stories, from Abraham trying to please both Sarah and Hagar at once, to Barnabas quietly slipping to the wrong side of the table in Galatians 2 just to avoid causing conflict. They also talk about what made Barnabas's role in Paul's story so critical, and why none of Paul's ministry might have happened without him.

If you have ever felt like your personality is too quiet or too behind the scenes to be used by God in a significant way, this episode is for you.

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