When Jesus lifted Peter out of the water, the storm didn’t stop right away.

In this episode of the Walk On Water series, Bethany Joy shares how we often walk back to the boat with Jesus while the waves are still crashing. Relationships can be restored, but the storms around us may still rage on.

Through her own real-life story of a speaking competition that didn’t go as planned, Bethany reveals how God uses unexpected outcomes to form deeper connections, guide our journey, and grow our trust in Him.

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The end of the storm doesn’t always come when we think it will. Sometimes we have to walk with Jesus, through the storm, before we see the calm.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why Jesus may restore you before calming the storm

• How to walk forward when circumstances haven’t changed yet

• What a speaking competition taught Bethany about God’s timing

• How to value the relationships God brings in unexpected seasons

0:00 - Welcome and series recap
2:24 - Jesus and Peter walk back to the boat… in the middle of the storm
3:52 - Realization: the storm didn’t stop immediately
4:46 - What it means for our relationships today
5:13 - A personal story from a speaking competition
8:07 - When God’s plan doesn’t match your expectations
9:33 - The relationships God brings through the storm
10:00 - Free Interactive Appreciation Workbook invitation

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Sometimes restoration happens before the storm ends.

2. God uses unexpected outcomes to create life-changing relationships.

3. Walking through storms with others strengthens connection and trust.

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