When the storm has lasted so long that quitting feels like the only logical option, it is time to get brutally honest with yourself and with God. In this episode of Chasing Happiness, Ryan DeMent shares unfiltered lessons from his own never-ending financial and business storm. He covers why he refuses to quit, how daily prayer, Scripture, and radical consistency are holding him together, and what he has learned about faith, community, and finding peace in the middle of the pain. If you are exhausted, depleted, and wondering if the fight is still worth it, this conversation will remind you that your pain is not wasted and the other side of your storm is closer than it feels.

How to pray when your life is falling apart, because God doesn't need your perfect words; He needs the real you.

Ryan DeMent knows what it's like to be pushed to the edge. A house deal in Indiana is draining him financially, bills are piling up, and he has no clear answers, but he still chooses to lean into God instead of giving up. In this episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast, Ryan gets raw about what honest prayer actually looks like: messy, tearful, angry, and exactly where God wants to meet you.

If you've ever felt like your prayers weren't "good enough," this episode is for you.

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Are you in the middle of a storm right now — wondering if God even cares?

In this episode of Chasing Happiness, I share what hit me like a ton of bricks on a prayer walk: I realized I didn't have enough faith to believe God would give me peace WHILE I'm in the storm. This is raw. This is real.

And it just might change the way you see your struggle.🎙️ In this episode you'll learn:✅ Why God allows storms — and what they're really meant to do✅ The difference between asking God to END your storm vs. give you PEACE in it✅ How to trust God's timing when you're frustrated and exhausted✅ Simple daily steps to build faith even when it feels impossible✅ Quick anxiety resets you can use anywhere, anytime💬 Key Quote:"That storm God brought you wasn't meant to break you. It was meant to shape you."

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Why Your Storm Gets Worse When You Don't Change This — and what God is actually doing in the middle of your hardest season.This episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast is one I needed to record for myself as much as for you. I'm in a storm right now. Financially. In business. In real estate development. And it's been going on longer than I ever planned. Bills aren't getting paid. Revenue dried up. And I had to sit with a hard truth:The storm isn't here to ruin me. It's here to change me.I spent years chasing the Joneses — and here's the thing nobody talks about: the Joneses are one paycheck away from bankruptcy. I was addicted to instant gratification, status, and a lifestyle built on debt. And God, in His patience, used a storm to strip all of it away — because something on the inside had to change first.In this episode, I open up about:

✅ Why your storm will intensify if you're not doing the internal work✅ The difference between asking "why me" vs. "what needs to change."✅ How instant gratification kept me stuck — and what it takes to break free✅ Why prayer is a sign of STRENGTH, not weakness✅ Using scripture to fight anxiety and stay present in the middle of the chaos✅ How a simple life — zero debt, financial discipline — is the real goal

💬 "The storm wasn't here to ruin you. The storm is here to change you. Now you've gotta figure out what the change is."If you're in a storm right now and it doesn't feel like it's letting up — this episode is for you. God is not absent. He's working. And the question isn't why. It's what?👉 Subscribe for honest conversations about faith, mental health, and what it truly means to heal:

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Trusting God in hard times — what do you do when the storm won't stop and you've been asking "why" with no answer?

This is the rawest episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast I've ever recorded. I'm in a storm right now — it's financial, it's business-related, it's real estate development — and it's been going on for longer than I ever expected. Bills stacking up. Revenue gone. And I broke down on a walk the other day.

But here's what I've learned after 52 years: the question isn't "why me." The question is "what needs to change?" And that one shift changed everything.

In this episode, I'm opening up about what God is actually doing in my storm, why I believe Deuteronomy 8 is the playbook, and why I'm not giving up — even when it would be easier to.

💡 "I don't know what I'm gonna do with myself when I don't have this storm on my plate. I'll feel like I'm missing out on life." — That's how deep this goes. And that's exactly why God's still working.

If you're stuck in a storm that won't quit — you need to hear this. You're not alone. And you're not done.

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Faith isn't comfort. Being faithful to God was never meant to be comfortable — and that's actually good news.In this episode of Chasing Happiness Podcast, I'm breaking down why the storms of life aren't punishment — they're purpose. God never promised an easy life. He promised He'd be there through it. So why do we keep chasing comfort instead of growth?We're talking about:🔥 Why faith in today's society is harder than ever🔥 The "worst-case scenario" of trusting God in the storm (spoiler: it's peace)🔥 How to find your real purpose — hint: it's NOT your job🔥 Daily practices that actually quiet anxiety (prayer walks, scripture, small groups)🔥 Why you have to get connected to yourself before you can connect to GodIf you're going through a season of struggle, this episode is your reminder: the storm isn't the end. It's the beginning of something God has been preparing you for.📖 Key Scripture: Deuteronomy 8🎧 New episodes every week on Chasing Happiness Podcast — where faith meets mental health.

When you’re in a long storm and your prayers seem to hit the ceiling, it’s easy to assume God has abandoned you. In this episode of Chasing Happiness, Ryan DeMent unpacks three reasons God may feel silent shaping you from the inside out, nudging you toward needed change, and drawing you closer to His presence and shares how daily time with God, simplifying life, and finding a small circle of trusted people have helped him fight anxiety and find peace even when nothing on the outside has changed yet. If you’re exhausted, impatient, or frustrated with God’s timing, this conversation will help you shift from “Why me?” to “What are You doing in me?” and walk through your storm differently.

In this episode of Chasing Happiness, host Ryan DeMent invites listeners to look beyond the question of why and start asking what’s my purpose? If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or disconnected from your faith, this conversation will help you realign with God’s plan for your life.

Together, we explore how to:

Draw closer to God during difficult seasons

Discover purpose through serving others

Replace anxiety with faith and peace

Build meaningful friendships rooted in faith

Tune in and get inspired to live with purpose, peace, and trust in God’s timing.