047: 15,695 Times: One Key to Love That Lasts a Lifetime
Married at 18, Adam Hamilton shares what 43 years has taught him about love when feelings fade – including the late-night prompting that changed his heart. Discover why doing loving things before you feel them might be the secret to lasting relationships, and how daily prayer rewrote his entire marriage story.
046: Resurrection’s First Sermon: October 7, 1990
On the 35th anniversary of Church of the Resurrection, Adam Hamilton shares his very first sermon asking life’s most fundamental question: “Is this all?” Discover why the resurrection isn’t just about the afterlife—it’s about how we choose to live today, and what we’re willing to do about it.
045: Will the Rapture Come Today?
When a South African preacher predicted Jesus would return on September 23rd, 2025, it made international headlines and filled social media feeds. Adam Hamilton tackles this bold claim head-on, exploring what Scripture actually teaches about Christ’s return, why date-setting always fails, and how to live with hope rather than fear about the future.
044: What Happens After We Die?
In this honest exploration, Adam Hamilton tackles the questions that keep thinking people awake: What happens to good people of other faiths? Is hell really forever? Does geography determine salvation? He offers fresh biblical insights that don’t ask you to abandon reason—just the kind of thoughtful faith conversation you’ve been seeking.
040: If You Feel Far From God, Which One of You Moved?
Picture this: fireworks send your beloved dog running into the woods, terrified and lost. For Adam Hamilton, this frantic search became an unexpected window into God’s heart. If you’ve ever felt spiritually lost or wondered if you’ve wandered too far from faith, this vulnerable story will speak directly to your heart.
038: Will There Be Pets in Heaven?
For anyone who’s deeply loved a pet, the question “Will there be pets in heaven?” isn’t silly—it’s profound. Adam Hamilton explores what Scripture reveals about animals in God’s eternal kingdom, sharing his own heartbreak over losing his beloved beagle Maggie while offering compelling biblical reasons for hope.
037: Why Does Suffering Happen? Here’s What I Tell Hurting Families
When a listener asks why her beloved husband with Alzheimer’s must suffer, Adam Hamilton tackles one of life’s most agonizing questions with pastoral wisdom and honest faith. This isn’t about easy answers—it’s about finding hope and meaning when life feels impossibly hard and unfair.
026: Tears, Triumphs, and New Beginnings: A Refugee Story of Hope & Resilience
In this moving episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton sits down with refugees and resettlement workers to explore stories of hope amid hardship. From a tearful recounting of escaping Afghanistan to witnessing the transformation of strangers into neighbors, this conversation reveals how welcoming refugees transforms lives and communities.
022: A Life Redeemed: Overcoming Addiction, Prison, and Family Trauma
A raw, honest conversation about transformation from the depths of addiction and imprisonment to finding peace through faith. One man shares his journey through family trauma, drug dependency, and multiple prison sentences before discovering hope in Christ. An inspiring testament to the power of redemption that speaks to anyone questioning if their past can be overcome.
021: Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
When life’s hardest moments leave us questioning where God is, this episode offers a lifeline of hope without sacrificing intellectual honesty. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, seeking deeper understanding, or supporting someone through grief, this conversation provides language and perspective to make sense of faith when life seems senseless.
