What If God Is Real? Jennifer Bertuna’s Story of Seeking and Finding

In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, host Jessica Cabrera talks with Jennifer Bertuna, Director of Connections at Burke Community Church, about her personal journey to discovering faith in Jesus. Jennifer wasn’t raised in church, but her spiritual curiosity began at just 10 years old. As an adult, after seeking God’s protection during risky work travel, watching her father transform from depression to faith, and experiencing a whirlwind adoption that only God could orchestrate, Jennifer learned to surrender her need for control and trust in God's greater plan. Her story is one of seeking, wrestling, and ultimately finding peace, freedom, and true relationship with Christ.

Bible Verses

Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 

Jeremiah 29:11-13 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 

New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John.

Do you want a relationship with God too?

If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer – a gift, not by works – to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. There is an article in Jessica's Engage Faith Column that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision. Visit https://www.jessicacabrera.org/column/what-is-the-message-of-the-gospel to read the message of God's good news for mankind and to find a sample prayer that you can pray today. 

The importance of a Biblical faith community:

All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, and to experience God through community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church and anyone seeking an online church service can find one here. We are not designed to be alone; we’re designed for a community of faith. 

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