In this episode, I talk about why avoiding temporary discomfort keeps us stuck in long-term stagnation, and how facing hard things with God builds endurance, character, and hope. I share how my marathon training has taught me to choose discomfort on purpose, and how that same discipline applies to our faith, finances, emotional healing, and everyday obedience.

Through Scripture, biblical truth, and practical coaching tools, I remind you that pain is not permanent, that God is always working beyond what we can see, and that resurrection follows suffering.

If you’ve been avoiding hard conversations, discipline, or healing because it feels uncomfortable, this episode will encourage you to stop numbing, start facing what God is calling you into, and trust that He is doing something new.

Takeaways

• Check in with your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
• Embrace the reality that life can be hard.
• Avoiding discomfort can lead to long-term stagnation.
• Facing pain allows it to move through us.
• Endurance is built through consistent effort and discomfort.
• Life is full of joy and small moments that point to God.
• Jesus is the ultimate example of enduring suffering.
• Pain is not permanent; God has a plan for you.
• Identify what discomfort you have been avoiding.
• Choose one hard thing to confront this year.

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In this episode of The Set Apart Podcast, I’m talking about confidence—where it really comes from and why it has nothing to do with personality or having it all together. I share the three things that have shaped my confidence: choosing bravery even when I’m scared, keeping my word to myself through consistency, and placing my trust in God as the only unshakeable foundation. My hope is that this episode helps you see confidence differently and gives you practical ways to start building it in your own life.

Takeaways

• Confidence is a choice that can be cultivated.
• Willingness to say yes, even when scared, builds confidence.
• Consistency in keeping promises to oneself is crucial for self-trust.
• Trust in God is the most stable foundation for confidence.
• Small brave actions can lead to greater confidence over time.
• Breaking your word to yourself erodes confidence.
• God is a constant source of strength and courage.
• Confidence is not about external validation but internal trust.
• Surrendering fears to God can alleviate anxiety.
• Your future is secure in God's hands.

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In this episode, I talk about stepping into the new year with faith and a deeper understanding of the balance between grace and obedience in the Christian walk. I remind listeners that salvation is a free gift from God—it cannot be earned through good works—but that genuine faith produces a transformed, Spirit-led life.

I share practical ways faith shows up in everyday living, including honoring our bodies, treating others with kindness and dignity, pursuing excellence in the work God has entrusted to us, and striving for obedience rather than perfection. This episode is an invitation to reflect honestly on your life, partner with God in the year ahead, and allow your faith to be lived out in visible, meaningful ways.

Takeaways

• Step into the new year with open arms and faith.
• Salvation is a free gift, not earned by works.
• Faith without works is dead; true faith produces good deeds.
• Honor your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
• Treat others with dignity and respect, especially those hard to love.
• Pursue excellence in all that you do as an act of worship.
• Obedience to God is essential in a spirit-led life.
• Living set apart reflects the transformative power of faith.
• Your life should be proof of your faith in Jesus.
• Seek God's guidance for personal growth and transformation.

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