Episode 80: Philippians 1

Often called The Epistle of Joy, Saint Paul’s letter overflows with rejoicing, gratitude, and encouragement—amazing, when you consider that Paul wrote it from a prison cell. As women seeking joy but who often feel confined by our circumstances, what was Saint Paul’s secret? How do we rejoice in our suffering? How do we remain grateful when our situation is the opposite of what we were hoping for?

In this first episode of Grace and Glory, Lisa and Laura unpack Saint Paul’s message and reveal how the same joy he wrote about can be yours—no matter what life throws your way.

Open your Heart to our key Scripture.

Philippians 1

(https://bible.usccb.org/bible/philippians/1) Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.

Romans 3:23: Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Luke 19:10: For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.

Hebrews 12:14: Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Acts 28:20: For this reason therefore I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.

Colossians 4:3–4: And pray for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison, that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.

Colossians 4:18: Remember my chains.

Ephesians 6:20: I am an ambassador in chains.

1 Peter 5:10–11: And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you. To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Luke 7:47: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven a