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Quiet Growth, Deep Roots, Lasting Fruit
Author: Dave Jenkins Show: Contending for the Word Q&A Date: May 31, 2026Show Summary
In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on the often quiet and gradual nature of Christian growth.Psalm 92 describes the righteous flourishing like a palm tree. Jesus teaches in John 15 that fruit comes through abiding in Him. Philippians 1:6 reminds believers that God will complete the work He began.This episode encourages Christians not to confuse slow growth with no growth at all. God’s work in His people is often steady, quiet, and deeply rooted in His grace.Listen to the Audio
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Key Scriptures
- Psalm 92
- John 15
- Philippians 1:6
Episode Highlights
- Why spiritual growth is often gradual
- The importance of abiding in Christ
- How quiet faithfulness produces lasting fruit
- Encouragement for believers discouraged by slow progress
- God’s promise to complete His work in His people
Reflection Questions
- Where have you seen evidences of God’s grace in your life recently?
- Have you mistaken slow growth for no growth?
- How does Philippians 1:6 encourage you in seasons of discouragement?
- What does abiding in Christ practically look like in your daily life?
Closing Encouragement
God’s work in your life may sometimes feel quiet, slow, or unseen, but His grace is never absent. Faithful growth produces deep roots, lasting fruit, and enduring joy because God Himself is committed to completing the work He began in His people.Subscribe & Follow
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
