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title: Episode 5 | Overcoming Discouragement
description: In this week’s program, Joni Eareckson Tada and Dr. Michael Easley, explain how to overcome discouragement in the midst of constant setbacks.
---

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# [Episode 5 | Overcoming Discouragement](https://blog.atriresearch.org/ja-show-weekly-episodes/episode-5-overcoming-discouragement)

 Written by [The John Ankerberg Show](https://blog.atriresearch.org/ja-show-weekly-episodes/author/the-john-ankerberg-show) | Mar 5, 2026 6:51:49 AM

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