St. Peter wasn’t polished. He was impulsive, prideful, bold, insecure — all in and all out.

He walked on water… and then sank. He swore loyalty… and then denied Jesus. He tried to protect Jesus with a sword… and later hid in fear.

And yet — Jesus loved him.

Not after he changed. Not after Pentecost. Not after becoming “the rock.”

Jesus loved Peter before any of his yes’s. Before discipleship. Before leadership. Before holiness.

In this episode, we talk about: • Peter’s impulsivity, pride, and boldness • False humility vs. true humility • Owning what you’re good at — and what you struggle with • Why your mess doesn’t disqualify you • Peter’s denial and Jesus meeting him exactly where he was • How Jesus sees beyond the identities we place on ourselves

The truth is this:

You are loved before you change. Before you grow. Before you fix it. Before you become who you think you “should” be.

And that kind of love is almost impossible for us to grasp — because human love doesn’t work like that.

But His does.

After reflecting on identity through King David and remembering who we are through Simba, we now turn to someone who never forgot.

John the Baptist knew who he was.

Before he ever preached, he leapt with joy in the womb at the presence of Jesus. Before the desert, before the crowds, before the prison — there was love. There was identity. There was trust.

In this episode, we explore:

• Radical trust in God’s plan • Obedience that looks uncomfortable but leads to joy • Friendship with Jesus rooted in humility • “He must increase, I must decrease” • And how to become comfortable with what once felt uncomfortable

John’s life wasn’t safe. It wasn’t popular. It wasn’t easy.

But it was full of joy.

Because radical trust changes everything.

If you’ve been wrestling with obedience, discomfort, or stepping into who God is calling you to be — this episode is for you.

After reflecting on the life of King David — chosen, flawed, and deeply loved — we continue the journey in an unexpected place: The Lion King.

What does a 1994 animated film have to do with Scripture?

More than we think.

In this episode, we explore the spiritual parallels between David and Simba — identity, exile, shame, calling, and the voice of the Father that never stops speaking.

Both David and Simba forget who they are.

Both must confront the lie.

Both must return.

And in both stories, identity was never lost — only forgotten.

This conversation prepares the way for what comes next in our series: John the Baptist and the courage to fully embrace who God says we are.

If you’ve been running… doubting… or living beneath your calling — this episode is a reminder:

You are still the King’s child.

Before David was a king, he was forgotten.

Overlooked. Unseen. Not even considered worthy of being called in from the fields. Yet God saw what no one else could see.

In this episode, we walk through the life of King David—the shepherd, the giant slayer, the fallen king, and the repentant warrior—to uncover what his story reveals about our own spiritual battles.

We explore the pendulum of faith—the seasons where we feel close to God, the seasons where we drift, and the grace that never leaves us in either place. David’s life reminds us that faith is not about perfection, but about returning. His victories did not define him, and neither did his failures. His repentance did.

We also dive into the giants we face today—the lies that tell us we are too much or never enough, the battles that test our identity, and the discouragement that tries to convince us to stop fighting. Through the powerful analogy of boxing, we reflect on how prayer is not passive—it is training. Training for every battle. Every hardship. Every giant.

David’s life shows us that God does not choose the obvious. He chooses the willing. And even after failure, even after falling, David never stopped turning back.

Whatever giant you are facing, this episode is a reminder: you are not alone in the fight. And through prayer, you are being trained for faith.

Comparison has a quiet way of convincing us that we’re behind, overlooked, or simply not chosen. In this episode, we start with the trap of comparison and follow it all the way to the deeper wound it often reveals—the ache of not being picked, not being seen, or not being chosen.

Through honest conversation, we reflect on moments when we felt overlooked and how those experiences shaped our identity, faith, and sense of worth. Ultimately, this episode points to the truth that stands firm in every season: even when people don’t choose us, God always does.

This conversation is for anyone who has wrestled with comparison, rejection, or waiting—and is learning to trust that God’s choosing isn’t based on performance, popularity, or timing, but on love.

If you’ve ever wondered why you weren’t chosen… this episode is for you.

From grief to faith to finding ourselves, these are the movies that changed us. In this episode, we share the films that didn’t just entertain us—but met us in our hardest seasons and helped bring healing, hope, and perspective.

As part of our A Few of Our Favorite Things series, we reflect on how God can use storytelling, art, and film to reach places in our hearts that words sometimes can’t. Through seasons of loss, doubt, growth, and rediscovery, these movies helped shape us, strengthen our faith, and remind us we weren’t alone.

Whether you’re walking through grief, rebuilding your faith, or trying to find yourself again, this conversation is for you.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• Movies that helped us process grief
• Films that strengthened and challenged our faith
• Stories that helped us rediscover who we are
• How God can use movies and art as tools for healing

💬 We’d love to hear from you: What movie changed or healed you?

In this episode, we talk about chosen family—a kind of community rooted in love, faith, acceptance, forgiveness, and Jesus. A place where you are welcomed as you are, where honesty is safe, and where no one has to walk alone.

Through conversation and reflection, we share how true belonging isn’t about fitting a mold, but about being surrounded by people who love you well and point you back to Christ. Sometimes God invites us into new community—not because we don’t matter where we are, but because He desires something more life-giving for us.

If you’ve ever felt out of place, unseen, or unsure where you belong, this episode is a reminder: you are not alone, you are deeply loved, and there is a place where you can be fully yourself and still be fully accepted.

You belong here 🤍

There comes a moment when trying isn’t enough anymore.

In this episode, we share a powerful story inspired by a friend’s long journey through addiction—years of stopping, starting, rebuilding, and falling apart again. He once tried to change because he “had everything”: the family, the responsibility, the pressure to grow up. But when life unraveled and everything was lost, something was different this time.

This episode isn’t just about addiction. It’s about ownership.

We talk about why healing—just like faith—can’t be built for someone else. It can’t rest on expectations, guilt, pressure, or perfectionism. It has to be your yes. Your surrender. Your decision to choose peace over performance and honesty over appearances.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to change for the wrong reasons, or wondered why things didn’t last even when you “did everything right,” this conversation is for you.

Healing lasts when it becomes your own—and when God is invited into it from the start.