In this episode, I talk about stepping into the new year with faith and a deeper understanding of the balance between grace and obedience in the Christian walk. I remind listeners that salvation is a free gift from God—it cannot be earned through good works—but that genuine faith produces a transformed, Spirit-led life.

I share practical ways faith shows up in everyday living, including honoring our bodies, treating others with kindness and dignity, pursuing excellence in the work God has entrusted to us, and striving for obedience rather than perfection. This episode is an invitation to reflect honestly on your life, partner with God in the year ahead, and allow your faith to be lived out in visible, meaningful ways.

Takeaways

• Step into the new year with open arms and faith.
• Salvation is a free gift, not earned by works.
• Faith without works is dead; true faith produces good deeds.
• Honor your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
• Treat others with dignity and respect, especially those hard to love.
• Pursue excellence in all that you do as an act of worship.
• Obedience to God is essential in a spirit-led life.
• Living set apart reflects the transformative power of faith.
• Your life should be proof of your faith in Jesus.
• Seek God's guidance for personal growth and transformation.

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This episode is for every Christian who loves God but sometimes wrestles with doubt. I took a month off, life got busy, and I drifted from the routines that usually keep me grounded. And honestly… doubt hit me harder than I expected.

In this episode I’m sharing the real side of faith. The side where you’re growing, learning, questioning, and still choosing Jesus. We’re talking about why doubt shows up, what the Bible says about it, and the practical things that actually help you get anchored again.

If you’ve ever felt unsure, disconnected, or spiritually “off,” this one is going to breathe some peace back into your soul.

Takeaways

• Doubt is a common experience for Christians.
• Being busy can lead to spiritual starvation.
• Doubt does not mean you lack faith or love for God.
• Biblical figures like Thomas and the father in Mark 9 experienced doubt.
• Surrounding yourself with believers is crucial for faith.
• Honesty with God about your doubts is important.
• Recognizing God's past actions can strengthen faith.
• Faith is a personal responsibility that requires action.
• Doubt can be an opportunity for deeper faith.
• God loves you regardless of your doubts.

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In this episode, I’m unpacking a truth that completely changed the way I see my life. What if every event, even the ones that broke you, was actually neutral until you gave it meaning? I share how our experiences are shaped not by what happened, but by the meaning we attach to them. I talk about how trauma lives in the body, how healing is a lot like building strength in the gym, and how our past only holds power when we keep repeating the same story about it. My goal is to help you see that freedom doesn’t come from changing what happened, but from changing what it means. The event was neutral, the weight didn’t change, and the power has always been yours.

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