Running On Empty
Rick Warren
Lightening Your Load — pt 1 (Stress, Burdens, Heavy, Trust, Help, Freedom)
Rick WarrenEpisode · 25 min · April 21, 2025
About this episode
The first step toward lightening your load is to bring your stress to Jesus. Discover why Jesus calls you to bring all your burdens to him and then give up control, trusting him to help you.
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