{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Death to Life and Beyond | From Remaining to Refining","description":"What if the season you\u2019re in isn\u2019t God pulling away from you\u2014but God preparing you for more? In this powerful message, Pastor Ken Senchal invites us into Jesus\u2019 teaching from John 15, where remaining in Christ is not only about closeness\u2014it\u2019s about refinement. While many believers understand the importance of staying connected to Jesus, far fewer understand why God allows pruning in the lives of those who are already bearing fruit. This episode speaks directly to those moments when faith feels harder than expected\u2014when loss, delay, closed doors, or conviction make it seem like God is taking things away instead of adding blessings. Pastor Ken explains why pruning is not punishment, but preparation, and how God lovingly removes what no longer produces life so that greater fruit can grow. You\u2019ll also discover how remaining connected to Jesus during seasons of pruning renews your mind, calms fear and anxiety, and restores spiritual clarity. Drawing from Romans 12, Galatians 5, and Revelation 3, this message shows how disconnection leads to fear-driven, emotional decision-making\u2014while abiding in Christ restores peace, wisdom, and self-control through the Holy Spirit. If you\u2019re walking through uncertainty\u2026 If you\u2019re questioning why obedience feels costly\u2026 If you\u2019re tempted to pull away instead of lean in\u2026 This message will encourage you to hold tighter to the Vine, trust the Gardener, and believe that God is cultivating something new in your life. \ud83d\udc49 Take a moment to like, follow, and share this podcast so others can hear this life-giving message. \ud83d\udc49 For more messages, resources, and ways to get connected, visit OneChurch at www.youronechurch.com. ","author_name":"One Church | Houston TX","author_url":"https:\/\/www.youronechurch.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39794130\/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\/197664325"}