Today, we journey together through the wilderness of unemployment—a situation familiar to many. Although it brings significant challenges, it is also a time when faith can be especially uplifting, helping individuals navigate financial uncertainty and supporting them through difficult periods

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Credits

Wilderness of Unemployment is written and produced by Brian Eckard

Scriptures from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan.

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Notes

1. Andrew Murray, With Christ in the School of Prayer (London: James Nisbet & Co., 1885), 15.

2. William L. Lane, The Gospel of Mark, New International Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974), 402.

3. Joel B. Green, The Gospel of Luke, New International Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997), 602.

4. N.T. Wright, Luke for Everyone (London: SPCK, 2004), 214.

5. John N. Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40–66, New International Commentary on the Old Testament (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998), 146.

6. Beth Melekh, Isaiah 43 Commentary (Messianic Jewish reflections, 2015).

7. J.I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1973), 69.

Bibliography

Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.

Lane, William L. The Gospel of Mark. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974.

Melekh, Beth. Isaiah 43 Commentary. Messianic Jewish reflections, 2015.

Murray, Andrew. With Christ in the School of Prayer. London: James Nisbet & Co., 1885.

Oswalt, John N. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40–66. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.

Packer, J.I. Knowing God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1973.

Wright, N.T. Luke for Everyone. London: SPCK, 2004.

In this episode, we continue our journey through the wilderness of unemployment. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul gives us a radical reminder: “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up” (1 Corinthians 8:1, NIV). This statement underscores the idea that while knowledge, eloquence, and skill may impress others, they can become empty—even dangerous—without the foundation of love. Paul emphasizes that true value and impact come not from the mere accumulation of knowledge or the ability to articulate it, but from the love that underpins our actions and interactions.

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Wilderness of Unemployment is written and produced by Brian Eckard

Scriptures from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan.

Music generated by Suno AI Music Generator Songs: Build Me in Love, lyrics inspired by 1 Corinthians 8:1; The Greatest of These, lyrics inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:4 and 1 Corinthians 13:13; Without Love, lyrics based on 1 Corinthians 13:2; Still Waters, Steady Love inspired by Psalm 23 and this episode.

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Today’s episode is a quiet invitation—a call to let love do what it was always meant to do: transform us.

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Credits

Wilderness of Unemployment is written and produced by Brian Eckard

Scriptures from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan.

Music generated by Suno AI Music Generator Songs: First Flame, lyrics inspired by 1 John 4:19; What Love Does, lyrics based on Mathew 25; No Room for Fear, lyrics based on 1 John 4:18; Blueprint of Hope inspired by Jeremiah 29:11.

Our podcast theme music provided by NCSMusic: Song: On the Up Author: Zapsplat.com and Song Stay Away Author: Zapsplat.com

Be a blessing and sow this podcast forward by sharing the link to a family member or friend in need.

Copyright 2025 by Brian Eckard, all rights reserved.