Peter stepped out of the boat with courage — but moments later, he began to sink.

In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy unpacks what it means to take bold steps even when there’s a real risk of failure… and how to trust Jesus when the waves crash over you.

With a funny and relatable real-life story from her ministry days, Bethany shows how God can meet us in the “oh no” moments — and why sinking isn’t the end, but an invitation to deeper faith and growth.

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We’ve all had them — moments when we take a leap of faith, only to feel the bottom drop out. In this episode, Bethany dives into:

• Why sinking moments are often part of God’s plan for growth

• The importance of responding well in the moment instead of clinging to control

• A hilarious (and slightly cringe) story from her youth ministry days

• The powerful reminder that Jesus is with you — whether you’re walking on water or swallowing it

Wherever you are — still in the boat, mid-step on the water, or sinking — this conversation will help you take the next step with courage and trust.

0:00 - Welcome and introduction
1:04 - Recap of the Walk On Water series so far
2:08 - The moment Peter began to sink
3:14 - Life and leadership in the unpredictable “in-between” moments
4:09 - A real-life ministry story gone sideways
6:40 - Learning to respond well when things don’t go as planned
8:37 - Trusting Jesus even when you might sink
9:39 - Reflection: Where are you — in the boat, on the water, or sinking?
9:53 - Encouragement to take the next step of faith
9:59 - Free workbook invitation

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Sinking moments aren’t failure — they’re opportunities to trust Jesus more deeply.

2. Leadership means staying present and steady when the unexpected happens.

3. Faith often requires stepping into the unknown without every contingency plan in place.

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