What if your biggest worry in life… was hot dogs?

In this episode, I share a surprisingly honest moment with my 4-year-old grandson—when I asked what stressed him out most about Christmas, and he answered: “hot dogs.” It’s funny, but it also exposes something deeper about us.

We all carry fears, anxieties, and “storms.” But when we look at the disciples in the boat before Jesus calms the storm, we see grown men overwhelmed with fear—even with Jesus right there beside them.

So why weren’t their worries as small as hot dogs?

This episode challenges us to rethink trust. What would it look like to trust Jesus so fully that our biggest concerns shrank to something trivial? And what’s keeping us from that kind of faith?

A lighthearted story with a serious invitation: trade your storms for trust.

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Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most beautiful places on earth—but even it falls short of true perfection. In this episode, we look at Romans 8:20–22 and the idea that all creation is “groaning.” If even Augusta isn’t perfect, what does that say about the things we’re chasing?

Maybe your ultimate goal… isn’t ultimate.

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What if the way forward… is actually backward?

In this episode, we unpack the power of flipping your instincts on their head. In golf, the counterintuitive move is often the right one—swing left to curve it right, hit down to make it go up. The same is true in life and faith. Growth doesn’t come from following your gut, but from challenging it. We’ll talk about why our natural tendencies often lead us the wrong direction, how intentional, disciplined thinking produces better outcomes, and what it looks like to live with a renewed mind instead of a reactive one. If you’ve ever felt stuck doing the same things and getting the same results, this episode might be your invitation to think differently… by thinking backwards.

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Are you trying to birdie… or just trying not to mess up? That one question—standing over a 5-foot putt—reveals how we approach more than golf. It exposes whether we’re living with purpose or just playing it safe. Too many of us are focused on avoiding failure instead of pursuing growth. But a defensive mindset won’t move you forward. This episode challenges you to shift your thinking—stop playing not to fail, and start living to win.

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Welcome! In this episode, I'll explain the purpose of this podcast, what I hope we can expect to learn together, and a little about me. Thanks for letting into your world for a few minutes.

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