What if the thing costing you the most peace isn’t failure—but the need to be liked?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the quiet, often overlooked cost of people-pleasing and how insecurity can slowly shift our focus from peace to pressure. While the desire for connection is part of how God designed us, the problem begins when being liked becomes the place we look for our true identity.

If you’ve ever felt torn between being faithful and being liked, this episode is an invitation to release the weight of approval and return to the security of being truly loved by God.

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In a world saturated with viral Christian content, popular sayings, and feel-good faith messages, how do we know what’s truly rooted in Scripture—and what’s just trending?

In this episode, we unpack the difference between biblical truth and cultural trends, and why not everything labeled “Christian” actually aligns with God’s Word. From phrases like “follow your heart” and “do what makes you happy” to the pressure to put yourself first, we examine how "trendy" ideas can subtly drift us away from the way of Jesus.

Using Scripture, we talk about:

• Why truth doesn’t change—even when culture does

• How to practice biblical discernment in a digital age

• Why feelings, popularity, and comfort can’t be our compass

• What it really means to follow Jesus when His way isn’t trending

If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting Christian voices online or wondered how to stay grounded in God’s truth without becoming disconnected from the world, this episode will help you recalibrate your heart and mind back to the one who never changes - Jesus.

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What if 2026 isn’t about hustling harder or fixing yourself—but about choosing a slower, more faithful way forward?

In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to release hustle culture and embrace a faith that is rooted in obedience, rest, and quiet consistency. This conversation is an invitation to examine the rhythms, expectations, and commitments we’re carrying—and to consider whether they’re producing peace or pressure.

If you’re entering 2026 feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck in the middle, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and permission to choose peace over pressure. This year doesn’t need more effort from you—it needs more alignment.

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