{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"29. Why I Go to Church (Even When It\u2019s Hard)","description":"Have you ever loved Jesus\u2026but struggled with church? I have, too. After moving into a new ward and feeling out of place, I went straight to the Lord with my questions. What came back was clarity, comfort, and a few simple truths that changed everything for me. In this episode, we talk about what shifted my heart, how I found joy again on the Sabbath, and why gathering, even imperfectly, still matters. I hope my story helps you feel less alone and a little more encouraged in your own journey. Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to Sunshine in the Middle 00:36 A Family's Journey to a New Home 02:21 Struggles and Reflections on Church Attendance 04:05 The Importance of Worship and Community 07:41 Scriptural Foundations for Church Attendance 19:41 The Power of the Sacrament 23:31 Serving and Supporting Each Other 28:05 The Joy of Worshiping Together 33:27 Final Thoughts and Testimony 34:01 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Us   Website:&amp;nbsp;sunshineinthemiddle.com   Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@sunshineinthemiddle   Disclaimer This podcast episode is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or BYU. If this episode brings a little more sunshine into your week, please share it with a friend. Subscribing, rating, and reviewing helps this message reach more people who may need it. For more faith-filled inspiration, visit sunshineinthemiddle.com. Thanks for listening.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Sunshine in the Middle","author_url":"http:\/\/www.sunshineinthemiddle.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37673200\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198734250"}