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Most young disciples begin in ministry with zeal. They're grateful for the opportunity, excited to serve, and eager to prove their faithfulness. They're willing to take smaller ministry assignments, do the unnoticed work, and pour themselves into whatever field God has given them. 

But eventually, ministry becomes familiar. The work gets repetitive. Progress can be painfully slow, people can be difficult, and the fruit doesn't always match the effort. What once felt like a privilege can slowly become a burden. Without even realizing what's happening in our hearts, weariness becomes boredom, boredom becomes restlessness, and restlessness eventually settles into apathy.

So what happens when the field God has given us no longer feels exciting? How do we learn to love the ordinary work of ministry, remain faithful when things get difficult, and recover joy when our hearts have grown tired?

On this episode of The Postscript Show, host Brandon Briscoe is joined by Pastor Mitch Dobson, instructor of Biblical Studies at Living Faith Bible Institute, to discuss ministry apathy, the danger of restlessness, and what it means to faithfully and joyfully stay the course.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind! 

What does it look like to take responsibility without trying to control the outcome? In this episode of Sound Mind, Jonathan Kindler explores the difference between passivity, control, and faithful responsibility. Through personal stories, biblical reflection, and practical application, Jonathan looks at what it means to carry what God has actually entrusted to you—without demanding certainty about how everything will turn out.

Hello Students,

We wanted to make you aware of a request that has come to LFBI from Louisburg Baptist Temple for a full-time pastor.

Louisburg Baptist Temple, an independent Baptist church established in 1995 in Louisburg, Kansas, is seeking a full-time pastor with a strong biblical and theological foundation, a commitment to KJV preaching and teaching, and a genuine burden for the lost. The church is a pastor-led congregation with a mix of ages, a newer and recently updated facility situated on approximately 12 acres, and a desire to faithfully preach and teach the whole counsel of God. Louisburg Baptist Temple is especially looking for a pastor who will seek God’s direction for the congregation while helping the church move forward in reaching young families, strengthening youth ministry, and expanding community outreach. 

Interested candidates are invited to learn more about this opportunity and prayerfully consider whether God may be leading them to serve at Louisburg Baptist Temple. Please consult your head pastor and reach out to LBT as you feel led by the Lord.

Thank you

Confession is one of those Christian practices that many believers struggle to understand. We know 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.” But James 5:16 goes further: “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.”

So why is confession still necessary if our sins have already been forgiven through Jesus Christ? Why does God call Christians to confess not only to Him but also to one another? And what would happen in our churches if believers felt free to honestly acknowledge sin, weakness, and struggles without fear of gossip, shame, or condemnation? 

In this episode of The Postscript Show, Brandon Briscoe sits down with Chris Best, an instructor at Living Faith Bible Institute, to examine the biblical theology and practice of confession. They discuss the difference between positional righteousness and our practical walk with God, the relationship between confession and fellowship, the role of the Holy Spirit in conviction, and how unconfessed sin can affect our prayer life, joy, relationships, and fellowship with other believers. 

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind! 

What does real strength look like when something powerful is happening inside you?In this episode of the Quit You Like Men series, Jonathan Kindler explores what scripture teaches about emotion, anger, tenderness, and self-control—and why biblical strength is neither shutting down nor being ruled by whatever you feel. Looking to the example of Jesus as both the Lion and the Lamb, Jonathan examines what it means to feel deeply while bringing your entire inner life under the authority of Christ.

Motherhood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys—and it is. But for many women, it can also become one of life’s darkest and most disorienting seasons. Exhaustion, isolation, hormonal changes, overwhelming responsibility, and the quiet fear that “I’m not the mother I’m supposed to be” can converge into something much deeper than ordinary discouragement. 

For some, that darkness has a name: postpartum depression. For others, depression arrives later and lingers silently behind the daily responsibilities of raising a family. Unfortunately, Christian mothers can also feel an additional burden—the fear that admitting they are struggling somehow means they are failing spiritually.

So, how should the church understand depression in motherhood? How do we take seriously the relationship between the body and the soul without surrendering our confidence in the sufficiency of scripture? And how can husbands, pastors, friends, and churches recognize suffering and respond with truth, compassion, and genuine biblical hope? 

Today, I’m joined by Christine Chappell, author of Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood, for an important conversation about postpartum depression, the pressures mothers quietly carry, and how the gospel meets women in some of their darkest moments—not merely with explanations but with the enduring hope of Christ.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind! 

Can you tell yourself no? In this episode of the Quit You Like Men series, Jonathan Kindler explores what it means for a man to rule his own spirit before trying to lead anyone else. Blending scripture, humor, personal stories, and practical examples, this episode looks at the space between desire and action—and why wanting something doesn’t mean it should automatically get the final vote.

LFBI Students,

We want to make you aware of a phishing email that has recently been sent to members of the student body from an account appearing to be associated with Lylah Kennedy. It appears that the account was compromised.

Please do not click on any links, open attachments, or provide personal information, login credentials, passwords, or other sensitive information in response to this message.

If you have received an email from Lylah Kennedy that appears unusual or asks you to click a link, make a payment, provide information, or take any unexpected action, please delete the message and do not respond.

If you have already clicked on a link or provided any information, please follow the steps in the image below to ensure your account is secure. If you have questions, please notify Romeo Bagunu, our tech support, as soon as possible so we can help you determine the appropriate next steps. His email is rbagunu@lfbi.org 

As a general reminder, please be cautious with unexpected emails, even when they appear to come from someone you know. When in doubt, do not click the link—contact the person or school office directly using a known and trusted method to verify the message.

Thank you for helping us keep our student community and information secure.

The LFBI Team