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What if joy isn’t a reward at the finish line but a sign you’re already on the right path? We sit down with our friend Faith, a teenager learning to trade fear for peace and tight control for open hands, and watch how Scripture, mentors, and missions weave into a coherent, hope-filled life. This isn’t theory. It’s a bus ride to the airport with a brave smile, Psalm 23 spoken over a nervous commute, and a simple listening exercise that surfaces a childhood memory bursting with joy—and a nudge about the future.

We unpack how identity in Christ reframes pressure, how Philippians 4 can quiet the mind when anxiety spikes, and how James 1 turns trials into training for steadfastness. Faith shares the low-tech habits that made her love the Bible: color-coding God’s character, chasing cross-references through Revelation, and letting the Word interpret her world. We talk about the power of mentors when a parent’s voice lands too close to home, and how families can set intention, pray specifically, and invite trusted guides to speak into their kids’ lives. The result is a network of voices helping young people hear the one Voice that matters most.

From Mexico to the Middle East, Faith’s story highlights a clear, humble question: if I can go, why wouldn’t I? But going is only one expression of mission. We explore the many ways to participate—praying, giving, welcoming, sending—and why an open-handed posture keeps us responsive when plans shift at the last minute. If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, consider this a practical roadmap: notice where joy appears in obedience, answer fear with Scripture, and take the next step with a steady heart. If this conversation encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find these stories of faith, identity, and mission.

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