In this powerful episode of Coincidence or God? (formerly When You Look), Pastor Matt Heard joins Mick Wienholt to unpack one of the most important questions in the Christian life: Why is God's will not necessary always something that makes us happy? Drawing from Ephesians 2:10, the Gospel of John, and his book Life with a Capital L, Matt explains why God's plan isn't always comfortable, why "good works" don't necessarily mean easy or happy circumstances, and how true fulfillment comes from following Jesus rather than asking Him to follow our agenda.

Using the extraordinary story of Michelle Bader Ebersole (Ep. 062)—who cared for her husband through 17 years of cancer before experiencing a profound encounter with Jesus—Matt reveals how God can bring purpose, meaning, and even beauty from life's most difficult seasons.

If you've ever wondered whether God is real, questioned His plan for your life, struggled through suffering, or searched for deeper faith and Christian encouragement, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

In this episode:
• Why most Christians get God's will wrong
• The difference between "good works" and "happy works"
• What Ephesians 2:10 really means
• How God uses suffering for His purposes
• The meaning of Life with a Capital L (Zoe)

Coincidence or God? is a Christian testimony podcast where ordinary people share extraordinary stories of faith, miracles, divine intervention, and life-changing encounters with God. Listen and decide for yourself: was it coincidence or God?

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Michelle Bader Ebersole Episode 062 https://youtu.be/_-KpJAnhn1Q?si=HrmB4H6jYkOYO7ZW
Mick's Episode 025 https://youtu.be/bKU3tpz0ZxE?si=hw5yzYXn299QRFve

Chapters
0:44 - Meet Matt Heard
7:18 - Exploring Michelle's Story
9:40 - Applying Ephesians 2_10
14:23 - Denying Self
20:50 - Jesus' Mission Statement
24:47 - Yearning for Significance
32:18 - Calvin & C.S. Lewis
38:52 - Life with a Capital L
45:16 - Matt's Contact Info