When Jesus sent the disciples into the storm, He knew it was coming. What does that mean for us as leaders, parents, and friends when those we love are walking through hard seasons? In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy shares how to resist the urge to “fix” and instead truly be present in the storm with others.

💡 Learn how to walk with—not ahead of—those in pain, stay grounded when emotions run high, and create space for God to move.

📖 Get your FREE Interactive Appreciation Workbook to help you find God even in the hardest circumstances: ThriveWithBethany.com

We’re continuing the Walk On Water series by sitting with one powerful truth: Jesus sent the disciples into the storm, fully knowing it was coming.

Sometimes loving well means we walk with people through their storm instead of rushing them to the other side. This episode challenges you to slow down, resist quick fixes, and offer presence instead of platitudes.

• [0:00 ] Welcome + Recap of Episode #1: Letting go and trusting

• [1:00 ] A personal tattoo story and why Matthew 14 matters to me

• [4:04 ] Jesus knew the storm was coming… and sent them anyway

• [5:50 ] Why we’re tempted to fix instead of be present

• [7:27 ] Learning to self-regulate and sit with others in their storms

• [8:29 ] Who in your life needs you to walk with them right now?

• [9:40 ] Two reflection questions for the week

• [10:43 ] Final encouragement to step out and thrive

  
  

  3 Takeaways:

1. Presence over fixing – Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is simply be with someone in their storm.

2. Self-awareness matters – Before jumping in to “help,” check your own emotions and intentions.

3. God is still in control – Even in chaos, trust that God knows and is working in the situation.

✨ Ready to grow in your ability to find God in the middle of hard life circumstances?
Download your FREE Interactive Appreciation Workbook here: ThriveWithBethany.com

Hosted by: Bethany Joy – Certified Mental Health Coach, speaker, and author passionate about helping you dare to do more than just survive… Step Out and Thrive!