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Desire and Discontentment | 2:23

What happens when desires go unfulfilled? Morgan has had the desire to get married since college. Rather than stay distant from God in her wanting, though, she stepped into leadership within the young adult ministry at her church. This real-life story was originally featured in the series Teach Us to Want with Jen Pollock Michel.

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Struggling with Singleness | 2:27

Rachel always dreamed of having the perfect marriage and prayed for a good man in her life. But she struggles with feelings of doubt and unworthiness because her prayers have not been answered.

What Do They Think? | 2:24

Lori married her husband soon after college. Unlike her friends who married their college boyfriends, Lori met her husband online. She fears what her friends think of her spouse and she worries that he doesn't desire community with them. This real-life story was originally featured in Fear and Faith with Trillia Newbell.

Single Forever? | 2:36

Kelly dreamed her whole life of having a family, but she fears she won't ever have one because she's single. As she looks to the future, uncertainty and anxiety settle in. In her singleness, she's learning to set her mind on God, the only one who truly satisfies. This real-life story was originally featured in Fear and Faith with Trillia Newbell.

Intimacy After Abuse | 2:38

Tacha was gang raped at a party when she was young. As a result, she began to think of herself as an object. In her marriage, she battles a fear of intimacy with her husband, so she does all she can to avoid intimacy. This real-life story was originally featured in Fear and Faith with Trillia Newbell. 

An Absent Father | 2:42

Cheryl's dad left home at a young age, leaving her mom alone with five children. Ever since, Cheryl has struggled with a deep-set fear of abandonment. She still battles fears that stem from her father's absence today. This real-life story was originally featured in Fear and Faith with Trillia Newbell.

The Joy of Sacrifice | 3:07

Rachel and her husband had no idea what they were in for when they decided to build an unconventional family. Foster care turned into adoption, which turned into caring for an unwed mother and her baby in their home. They've found joy and purpose in God's provision. This real-life story was originally featured in the Teach Us to Want series with Jen Pollock Michel. 

A New Kind of Prayer | 2:59

For a long time, Beth's prayers merely asked God to fix her problems. Over time, though, she realized God wanted to transform the way she prayed. Her desires changed, and she began to seek God's purposes for her life. This real-life story was originally featured in the series Teach Us to Want with Jen Pollock Michel.  

Desire Gone Wrong | 3:17

What happens when we satisfy our desires in unhealthy ways? When Mikel desired comfort or love or wanted to celebrate the happy times in her life, she turned to food instead of to God. This illustration originally appeared in the Teach Us to Want series featuring Jen Pollock Michel. 

A Desire to Design | 3:25

God gave Rachel the desire to be an architect, but then that desire was stripped from her. After suffering depression and having to withdraw from all of her classes, God restored her desire and put her back on track with her degree. This illustration originally appeared in the series Teach Us to Want with Jen Pollock Michel.

Forgiveness and Trust | 4:04

Keeli and her husband struggled to communicate and connect when she worked days and he worked nights. Days before their divorce, God graciously intervened. Listen to Keeli share how the Lord moved in their hearts to save their marriage. This story can also be found in the Living Life Together Bible Study featuring Shauna Niequist.