What happens when your plan… doesn't go the way you expected?

In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Kurt Luidhardt, entrepreneur, business owner, husband, and father, to talk about success, identity, and learning to trust God with the outcome.

Kurt grew up with a strong foundation of faith.

But like many high achievers, he spent years chasing goals, building a business, and trying to control the outcome.

And when things didn't go according to plan…

Frustration followed.

Missed opportunities.
Business struggles.
Plans falling apart.

But looking back, Kurt can now see something he couldn't see in the moment:

God was working the whole time.

We talk about:

• Why hindsight reveals what we can't see in the moment
• The danger of tying your identity to success
• How "good things" can quietly become idols
• A turning point that changed how he viewed work, family, and purpose
• Learning to trust God with outcomes, not just effort
• Why prayer matters more than your to-do list

Kurt shares a powerful perspective that changed everything:

God is a 4th quarter comeback.

Because when everything seems lost…
and nothing is going your way…

That's often when God shows up the clearest.

If you've been striving, pushing, and trying to control every outcome, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

You can reach Kurt at Kurt Luidhardt | LinkedIn

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