In this episode, we’re diving deep into what I call the language of victory. This is not the self-made, self-powered victory the world so often talks about, but the victory that comes through partnership with Christ. Sure, the world says things like “Believe in yourself” or “Manifest your destiny,” and I’m not here to fully dismiss self-confidence. There’s value there. But biblical victory sounds different. It says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). This is not about going it alone—it’s about leaning into God, bringing your talents, your abilities, even your weaknesses, and laying them at His feet.

We’ll unpack the difference between self-reliance and Christ-reliance, explore the stories of Moses, David, Esther, and Gideon, and talk about how real victory often looks like surrender. This isn’t a passive faith, but an active, relentless fight, marked by gratitude, persistence, and the courage to face opposition. Whether it’s Nehemiah rebuilding the wall or Paul fighting the good fight, victory comes not by our own might but by standing firm with God at our side. So let’s rise up, stand strong, and live out this language of victory, one faithful step at a time.

Have you ever felt like giving up? Like you're done, tapped out, can't take one more thing? You're not alone and you're not broken for feeling that way. In this episode, we take a real and honest look at the moments when even the greatest heroes of faith, heroes like Elijah, Jeremiah, and even Jesus faced discouragement. But it’s not just about feeling low; it’s about what you do next.

We also dive into the life of Barnabas, the “Son of Encouragement,” a man who didn’t work miracles, didn’t seek the spotlight, but left behind a legacy that’s lasted 2,000 years simply by showing up, standing up for the outcasts, and choosing to see potential where others only saw problems. Whether it was vouching for a distrusted Saul of Tarsus or standing by a failed John Mark, Barnabas shows us that encouragement isn’t about coddling, but rather, it’s about calling people to higher ground.

This is about the small, messy, everyday ways we lift each other closer to God. Because the story isn’t over yet. Yours story, my story, or their story, so let’s talk about how to stay in the fight and how to be a Barnabas when the world needs it most.

In this episode, I wrestle with one of the deepest struggles we all face, the silence of God. Drawing from the raw, honest cry of the prophet Habakkuk, I unpack what it means to question, to hurt, and to wait when heaven seems unresponsive. We dive into scripture, from David’s anguish in the Psalms to Paul’s hardships, to Jesus’ own cry from the cross, to remind ourselves that spiritual struggle is not a sign of weak faith, but of real faith.

God’s silence doesn’t mean His absence. Sometimes, silence is the sacred space where faith deepens. We explore how to move from complaint to confidence, from “How long, O Lord?” to “Yet I will rejoice.” I challenge us to examine our assumptions about God’s role in our lives, and to recognize the growth, endurance, and spiritual maturity that often come in the waiting.

This isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about trusting the One who does. If you’re in a season of silence, this message is for you. Let’s learn to bring our aching hearts honestly before God, and in doing so, grow into a deeper faith, one that finds strength even when the fig tree does not blossom.