Wendell sits down with us to trace a jagged path from a strict church upbringing to years lost in addiction, from chasing belonging in all the wrong places to raising his hands in a hallway at home and discovering that surrender is the only kind of strength that holds. What follows is a raw, deeply hopeful conversation about purpose, identity, and the stubborn power of prayer.

We talk about how a surprise welcome at LCC changed everything—familiar faces from an old worship team, a new community that felt like home, and a place to put his gifts to work. Wendell opens up about overdoses averted, the cost of pride, and the moment he stopped caring who was watching and started praising God anyway. He shows us how service can anchor recovery, why tears on stage are testimony not shame, and how mentors—from a gracious young leader to a steadfast uncle—helped him rebuild the habits that shape a life.

If you’re a parent of a teen, you’ll find practical wisdom: say “you’re loved” every day, protect car time for real talk, listen more than you fix, and turn small moments into sacred ground. If you love someone wrestling with addiction, Wendell’s plea is simple and fierce—don’t stop praying. He names the people who covered him daily and credits their faith with pulling him back when his own will faltered. For anyone hesitating at the edge of surrender, there’s a bold challenge: prove your toughness by lifting your hands, not your defenses.

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Start with a better question than “What’s my plan?” Try this: “Is my relationship with Jesus flourishing?” Everything else—work, money, marriage, even vacations—looks different when your soul moves from dormant to blooming.

We explore a clear, four-step path rooted in Ephesians 1 and framed by the vivid image of Death Valley’s rare super bloom. First, know God intimately—beyond Sunday routines and head knowledge—to a heart-level relationship that reshapes your days. Second, find freedom by letting God clear the “eyes of your heart,” so past hurts stop coloring present choices; real healing grows in honest, prayerful community. Third, discover purpose as you see the hope you’re called to carry. Purpose stops being a job title and becomes the unique role you play in sharing the redeeming work of Jesus. Finally, make a difference by investing where God counts riches: people. Neighbors, coworkers, and family become the field where hope is planted and futures change.

Along the way we anchor in Psalm 92’s promise that those planted in God’s house flourish, and Psalm 16’s vision of a path that leads to fullness of joy. We talk practical habits that change your environment—consistent time in Scripture and prayer, joining a small group for accountability and healing, serving with your gifts, and taking courageous next steps that align with calling. We also unpack why church growth matters only as a byproduct of transformed lives: when people find freedom and purpose, rooms fill, and capacity must grow to serve more stories of renewal.

If you’re ready to trade striving for flourishing, this conversation offers a simple map: know God, find freedom, discover purpose, make a difference. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us which step you’re taking next.

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We look back on 15 years of growth, celebrate 130 baptisms, and lay out a clear vision for 2026 built on family, accountability, and courage. We talk miracles, foster care, crisis care teams, and a dream that’s bigger than any building.

• remembering early days and first-parade stories
• why baptisms keep the focus on Jesus
• growth in leadership through anxiety, miracles and trust
• foster care, learning, and loving beyond comfort
• a God-sized dream and 57 acres without hype
• how a church lasts through Scripture and courage
• family expectations: love, serve, disciple, give
• reframing church hurt as people hurt and healing in community
• building Life Rescue Teams for crises
• praying for wisdom and a future beyond us

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