This episode is really special to me. I got to sit down with my pastor, Shane Huey from Cross and Crown Church, and have one of the realest conversations about faith, calling, and what it costs to say yes to God.

Shane opens up about his story—growing up in a home marked by abuse, mental illness, and dysfunction—and how God still called him into ministry. We talked about the weight of pastoring, the parts no one really sees, and how Jesus became his anchor through it all.

We also touched on:

• What it really looks like to lead a church

• The pressures and sacrifices of being a pastor

• How God uses our story (even the messy parts) for His glory

• And some super helpful resources for believers who are trying to stay grounded in truth

This conversation meant a lot to me, and I pray it encourages you too. If you’ve ever wrestled with the call of God on your life—or been hurt by leadership—this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and let me know your thoughts. Love y’all!

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Can you really follow Jesus… alone?

In this episode of Seek J.O.Y., we’re getting into the real talk about community—why it matters, why God commands it, and why "just me and God" isn't biblical.

I share how Scripture shows us that God Himself is communal, and that from the beginning, He designed us to thrive together—not apart. We’ll talk about:

• Why saying "I believe in God but not church" misses the full picture
• How Abraham was called to build a nation, not just a name
• What it means to be the Body of Christ
• The difference between Christ and the Church—and why people are not the same as God
• Why loving your neighbor is a command that requires community

Plus, I get honest about the real pain and beauty that comes with church hurt, accountability, and walking with imperfect people while following a perfect Savior.

If you’ve ever felt like isolating or leaving community behind… this one’s for you.

📖 Scriptures covered:

• Proverbs 18:1

• Genesis 12:2

• 1 Corinthians 12:12–31

• Ephesians 5:27

• Matthew 22:39

• 1 Thessalonians 5:11

• Galatians 6:1

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I open up about something I’ve been wrestling with deeply—how to forgive someone who didn’t hurt me directly, but hurt someone I love.

It’s one thing to forgive when you’re the one who’s been wounded. But when you’re standing in the gap for someone else's pain, that forgiveness feels even harder—more personal, more protective, more complicated.

We’ll talk about:

☆ Why forgiveness is obedience, even when it’s painful

☆ How I’ve seen God soften my heart

☆ The difference between letting go and excusing the hurt

☆ Prayers to start when forgiveness feels impossible

If you're struggling to forgive—not for yourself, but for someone you love—this is for you. Let's go there. Let’s get honest. Let’s talk about forgiveness when it’s the last thing you want to do, but the very thing God is calling you to do.

📖 “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” — Matthew 18:21–22

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