In this episode of Rooted, Not Perfect, Mariah explores the first layer of becoming: being known by God before you were ever aware of Him.

Many people discover God after pain, confusion, or failure and assume purpose came late. This episode reframes that belief by reminding listeners that God’s calling existed before belief, before mistakes, and before surrender.

This conversation invites you to reconsider identity, worth, and timing, understanding that awareness may come later, but purpose was never delayed.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you missed your moment, this episode is for you.

Layered Faith Series: My Journey Into Becoming

Season 1, Episode 1

In this opening episode, I share my personal journey from lukewarm faith to full surrender, what it looked like to say yes to God when I didn’t fully understand where He was leading me. This episode marks the beginning of the Layered Faithseries, a space created for honest conversations about spiritual growth, obedience, identity, and the process of becoming who God originally created us to be.

Faith is not a straight line, and becoming doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in layers. In this episode, I introduce the different stages we will explore throughout this series, including obedience, pruning, isolation, preparation, waiting, healing, and trust. These layers are not punishments, they are part of God’s process. Each one shapes us, stretches us, and prepares us for what’s ahead.

This episode is both a testimony and an invitation. An invitation to reflect on where you are in your walk with God, to release the pressure of perfection, and to understand that growth often feels uncomfortable before it feels purposeful. Whether you are rebuilding your faith, strengthening it, or simply trying to hear God more clearly, this series was created with you in mind.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to be “perfect.” You just need to be willing to stay rooted and trust the process of becoming.

Throughout this series, we’ll gently unpack each layer of faith, allowing space for reflection, prayer, and real-life application. This is a safe space for the surrendered, the searching, and the ones who are still learning how to fully say yes to God.

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