Author: Jonathan G. Smith

When the World Shakes: Holding Fast Through Christian Deconstruction

When the World Shakes: Holding Fast Through Christian Deconstruction

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When the ground shakes beneath your feet, what will you hold onto? In this first message from Hold Fast, Dr. Jonathan Smith explores the growing wave of Christian deconstruction and why so many are struggling to keep faith amid disappointment, hypocrisy, and doubt. Hebrews 1–2 shows that truth isn’t an idea to debate but a Person who meets us in our suffering. Jesus, the radiance of God’s glory, invites us not to control or certainty but to trust and allegiance. When all else shakes, hold fast to Him.

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Destiny: Fruitful Harvest | How Abiding in Christ Produces Lasting Fruit

Destiny: Fruitful Harvest | How Abiding in Christ Produces Lasting Fruit

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If God wanted to plant an amazing work in you, is your life ready to bear lasting fruit? In this closing message of Fresh Soil, Pastor Jonathan explores what Jesus meant when He said, “Abide in Me.” Drawing from John 15 and Romans 8, this episode walks through FRUIT: Faithful Endurance, Righteous Character, Unshakable Hope, Image Restored, and Transcendent Destiny. Discover how the Spirit forms Christ’s life in you, producing fruit that endures beyond success or failure—a harvest that glorifies God and lasts forever. Abide in Christ, and your life will never be barren again.

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