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The Journey: Psalms of Summer - Dr. Nina Baratiak

August 10, 2025·37 min·3 clips
Dr. Nina Baratiak's advice for the 'Valley of Baca'—the valley of weeping—is simple: 'Keep going. Keep stepping out of it.'
Dr. Nina Baratiak delivers a sermon exploring Psalm 84, framing the Christian life as a purposeful journey or pilgrimage. She unpacks three keys from the scripture: setting one's heart on the journey, passing through difficult 'valleys of weeping' to find springs of refreshment, and progressing from strength to strength, using biblical examples like Caleb and Joseph.

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A Psalm 84 sermon about endurance, courage, and keeping a steady heart on the journey.

The Father's House frames Psalm 84 as a steady call to keep going when the road feels uphill. It opens with a quick self-aware joke about wearing two different shoes and falling off the church stage, then settles into a direct appeal for courage, perseverance, and a heart that…

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You want Psalm 84 when you need courage not to give up and to keep setting your heart on pilgrimage.

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