The most important questions for us to wrestle with: who was Jesus and are His claims True?

In a world gripped by anxiety - where 59% of Americans worry about finances, 53% about uncertainty, and 49% about current events - Easter brings a powerful message: the resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical event, but the ultimate answer to fear and death.

On this special Easter episode of The Britt Mayer Show, I sit down with Pastor Jonny Ardavanis, Lead Teaching Pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church, founder of Dial In Ministries, and author of Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God.

We dive deep into:

How meditating on God’s unchanging character produces real peace that outlasts circumstances
Why the cross and resurrection together dismantle guilt, fear of judgment, and daily anxiety
The resurrection as the gospel’s decisive blow against the fear of death and uncertainty
Practical, Scripture-rooted steps to let Easter hope reshape your fears this season
Assurance of salvation and living boldly in a hostile culture

We also discuss the recent surge in Catholic conversions and how a Reformed understanding of justification by faith alone and the finished work of Christ offers unshakable peace.

If you’re tired of anxiety ruling your thoughts, or you simply want deeper Easter hope this year, this conversation is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and the Anxiety Crisis in America

02:53 - How the Resurrection Has Shaped Pastor Jonny’s Life and Ministry

05:47 - The Resurrection as the Ultimate Answer to Fear and Anxiety

08:27 - Consider the Lilies: Finding Peace in God’s Character

11:20 - God’s Response to Human Anxiety and Worry

14:09 - Understanding God’s Sovereignty in an Uncertain World

16:59 - How God’s Character Directly Combats Our Anxiety

23:21 - Pursuing God’s Glory Over Personal Comfort

25:57 - The Intersection of God’s Sovereignty and Daily Anxiety

28:39 - The Connection Between Spiritual and Physical Health

30:53 - How Media and Culture Fuel Modern Anxiety

34:10 - The Resurrection: A Historical and Life-Changing Reality

42:49 - Why Believing Jesus Is God Matters for Our Peace

48:59 - Reformed Theology vs. Catholicism: Key Differences

52:53 - The Hunger for Substance and Beauty in Faith

53:48 - Justification by Faith: The Heart of the Gospel

56:23 - Assurance of Salvation and Freedom from Fear

1:01:24 - The Five Solas: Foundations of the Protestant Faith

1:13:17 - Grace, Assurance, and Living Without Anxiety

Resources Mentioned

Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God by Jonny Ardavanis: https://a.co/d/0gRpvJjS
Dial In Ministries: ⁠https://dialinministries.org⁠
Stonebridge Bible Church Sermons: ⁠https://www.stonebridgebible.org/sermons⁠

What part of this message gives you the most hope right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — I’d love to hear!

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