What happens when you're smiling at church… but fighting in the car five minutes before service? In this powerful episode of the Even If Podcast, Adrian Ward Jr. opens up about the real tension between public faith and private struggle. We talk about: • Arguing in the church parking lot • Choosing prayer over pride • Serving while hurting • Not being what you did • The danger of bottling things up • Why you need an outlet, not just a position • How to actually build intimacy with God This episode is about awareness. It's about humility. It's about asking yourself honestly: "Lord… where am I off at?" Faith isn't pretending you're okay. It's choosing obedience even when you're not. If you've ever had to hold it together while falling apart inside, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of the Even If Podcast, Adrian Ward Jr. and Luke dive deep into the story of Joseph and what it really means to steward a God-given dream. What happens when God gives you a vision for your life, but you try to chase it ahead of His timing? Through personal testimony, biblical reflection, and honest conversation, this episode unpacks how ambition, impatience, comparison, and sharing dreams with the wrong people can derail what God is doing in your life. Joseph never chased his dream. Instead, he stayed faithful in every season: betrayal, slavery, prison, and obscurity. This conversation explores: Why God gives dreams without revealing the full plan The danger of chasing what God showed you instead of trusting Him Learning when to be silent about your vision Staying faithful when life feels unfair Guarding your heart from bitterness, envy, and comparison Why character is often built before elevation If you've ever felt like God promised you something, but the process feels slow, confusing, or painful, this episode is for you. Study the story of Joseph this week. Sit with it. Let God reveal where your heart is, and trust Him with both the dream and the journey.

In this emotional and faith-driven episode, the hosts discuss the dangers of getting ahead of God's plan. One shares a personal story of chasing a dream that led to stress, family strain, and his wife's emotional breakdown. This wake-up call forced him to quit his job and realign his priorities with God's will. Using the example of Jesus washing His disciples' feet from John 13, they emphasize servant leadership—especially in the home. The episode challenges men to stop neglecting their families and instead humble themselves, be present, and serve their wives and children wholeheartedly. The central message: True leadership begins with humility, obedience, and putting God—and your family—first.