Ever felt like you're the least qualified person in the room? Good news: you're exactly the kind of person God loves to use.

Throughout Scripture, God didn't just choose the polished, prepared, or seemingly perfect. He chose the overlooked, the insecure, the broken, and the people who had absolutely no idea what they were doing.

In this episode of Praise God the Pod, we're talking about how God uses ordinary, imperfect people to do extraordinary things. From Moses making excuses to the disciples being a bunch of regular guys, we're reminded that God's calling has never depended on our résumé.

If you've ever thought, "God, surely You've got the wrong person," this episode is for you.

You don't have to have it all together to be used by the One who holds it all together.

What does it really mean to be the hands and feet of Jesus?

In this episode of Praise God, we sit down with a special guest, Lydia Matthews, who shares her journey through the heartbreaking loss of her husbands and how the Body of Christ can make all the difference in life’s hardest seasons.

We’re talking about what it looks like to show up for one another, carry each other’s burdens, and be the Church—not just attend one.

Because when one part of the Body hurts, we all hurt. And when we stand together, we reflect the heart of Jesus.

Drake Thomas had a plan for his life—and kids weren’t the main focus of it. Fast forward a few plot twists, and he’s now a dad of FOUR. 😂

In this episode, Drake joins us to talk about Proverbs 16:9: “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” We’re talking about the plans we make, the unexpected turns God takes us on, and what happens when the life you didn't picture becomes the life God had planned all along.

Sometimes God’s best stories start with, “Well… that wasn’t the plan.”

Drake also works with The Arc of the Ozarks in Missouri, an organization providing services and support for individuals with disabilities. If you or someone you love in the area is looking for support or special needs services, Drake would love to help connect you with the right resources. You can reach him at dthomas@thearcoftheozarks.org.