You Can Make Disciples
Chip Ingram
Be Prepared - Don't Be Surprised (2 Timothy 3), Part 2
Chip IngramEpisode · 25 min · July 29, 2026
About this episode
Fear is a powerful emotion that controls many people’s lives – often without them even realizing it. Is your life, family, or job defined by anxiety? In this program, Chip dives into 2nd Timothy chapter 3 to reveal God’s reliable remedy for fear and show you how to live with newfound confidence.
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