Ever felt the weight of religious expectations but missed the warmth of being known by name? We lean into the story of Zacchaeus to show how Jesus flips the script—choosing invitation over condemnation and relationship over performance—and why that shift still disrupts our assumptions today. Grace moves first, and when it does, real change follows without manipulation or pressure.

We unpack how curiosity can position us to see Jesus, but only surrender transforms us. From there, we talk about what love looks like on the ground: obeying Jesus because we trust him, loving our neighbors without strings, and refusing to let opinions drown out kindness. If love is our measure, then the loudest microphone in our lives should be the way we treat people—especially those on the same team. Scripture guides the way: love God with everything, love your neighbor as yourself, and let kindness lead to repentance.

Then we get practical. Compassion starts by noticing people, not just their choices. Faith shows up as rides given, meals shared, schedules interrupted, and apologies offered. We challenge a common shortcut—inviting friends to church before sharing our own stories—and encourage a better way: invite people into your life first. Discipleship grows in proximity, on car rides and coffee tables, where the good, the bad, and the ongoing work of grace can actually be seen. If you’re hungry for a faith that feels honest and a church that meets real needs, this conversation will give you language, courage, and a next step.

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Wendell sits down with us to trace a jagged path from a strict church upbringing to years lost in addiction, from chasing belonging in all the wrong places to raising his hands in a hallway at home and discovering that surrender is the only kind of strength that holds. What follows is a raw, deeply hopeful conversation about purpose, identity, and the stubborn power of prayer.

We talk about how a surprise welcome at LCC changed everything—familiar faces from an old worship team, a new community that felt like home, and a place to put his gifts to work. Wendell opens up about overdoses averted, the cost of pride, and the moment he stopped caring who was watching and started praising God anyway. He shows us how service can anchor recovery, why tears on stage are testimony not shame, and how mentors—from a gracious young leader to a steadfast uncle—helped him rebuild the habits that shape a life.

If you’re a parent of a teen, you’ll find practical wisdom: say “you’re loved” every day, protect car time for real talk, listen more than you fix, and turn small moments into sacred ground. If you love someone wrestling with addiction, Wendell’s plea is simple and fierce—don’t stop praying. He names the people who covered him daily and credits their faith with pulling him back when his own will faltered. For anyone hesitating at the edge of surrender, there’s a bold challenge: prove your toughness by lifting your hands, not your defenses.

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