Faith isn't static. The faith you have today shouldn't be the faith you had when you walked in the door — and if it is, something's gone untended.

In this episode, Pastor Mike and Corey explore how faith starts as small as a mustard seed and grows through experience, trust, and willingness. Mike shares how 13-plus years of relying on his higher power has changed his faith into something stronger, and why what you get out of it is tied to what you put into it. Corey takes it to the rawest place yet — sitting alone in a cell with nothing but the information already inside him, realizing that seeking is a constant hunger he hopes never goes away.

They land on Mark 9 and one of the most honest prayers in scripture: I believe — help my unbelief. Mike reflects on being taught not to question God growing up, and how admitting doubt is actually where faith starts to grow. Psalm 34:18 anchors it: the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. And the Big Book reminder that God does not make too hard terms with those who seek Him.

Progress begins with simple trust before deeper conviction develops. You don't have to understand it all to take the next step.

Faith does not often arrive fully formed, but grows through experience, trust, and openness.

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