When the world appears strong and the church appears weak, it can be difficult to see how God is working. Yet Scripture reminds us that what looks like defeat is often the very place of God’s victory.

In this message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, we are called to fix our eyes on the risen Christ. His suffering accomplished our salvation, His proclamation declared His triumph, and His resurrection assures us that He reigns now and forever.

In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Ben Smith sits down with his wife, Dana Smith, for an honest conversation about the joys, challenges, and unseen realities of life as a pastor’s wife—and the grace of God that sustains faithful ministry over the long haul.