Faith is a Journey

Striving After Wind: Why Success Still Feels Empty (Ecclesiastes)

Striving After Wind is one of the most honest phrases in the Bible, and it comes from one of its most uncomfortable books.
In this episode of Faith is a Journey, we sit down at the table and wrestle with the book of Ecclesiastes. A book many churches avoid because it refuses to offer easy optimism.
Ecclesiastes asks the questions most believers quietly carry:Why does achievement feel empty?Why doesn’t wisdom bring peace?Why do hard work and success still leave us restless?Why does everything feel fleeting?
We talk through:
why “striving after wind” describes so much of modern life
how success, knowledge, and control can become traps
what Ecclesiastes really means by “eat, drink, and enjoy your labor”
why grief, burnout, and uncertainty can actually clarify faith
and why the book’s final conclusion matters more than all the questions before it
This isn’t a sermon.It’s not a motivational talk.And it’s not a tidy answer.
It’s an honest conversation about limits, obedience, gratitude, and what remains when everything else fades.
If you’ve ever felt driven but empty, faithful but tired, or successful yet unsatisfied, this episode is for you.

What to Do When God Doesn’t Fix What You Keep Praying About

When everything feels broken and no one is coming to your rescue, what does faith actually look like?
In this episode, we sit down at the kitchen table and talk through a season where nothing seems to be getting resolved. Broken systems, difficult neighbors, constant stress, and the temptation to lose peace when life won’t cooperate.
We open Scripture and wrestle with what it means to find peace before resolution, to love people without being run over, and to trust God when patience feels impossible.
No answers wrapped in a bow. Just a real conversation about holding onto faith when life keeps pressing in.
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Why Trying to Control Everything Is Exhausting You

In this episode of Faith is a Journey, we sit at the kitchen table and talk honestly about freedom, control and the lie that we’re running our own lives. Most of us think we’re free because we call our own shots, but Scripture makes it clear. We’re all a slave to something.
We dig into Romans 6, John 8 and other passages that expose how our impulses, emotions, ambitions and insecurities end up ruling us more than we want to admit. We share real stories from our marriage, our business life and our own struggles with approval, pressure and the urge to handle everything ourselves.
This isn’t a polished sermon. It’s a raw, real conversation about:• Why “doing whatever you want” isn’t actual freedom• How surrendering to God gives peace instead of pressure• Why our emotions, success, hustle and self-will quietly enslave us• What it really means to deny yourself and follow Christ• The battle between the flesh and the Spirit in everyday life
If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to control everything, or wondered why the things you chase leave you empty, this episode will hit home. Freedom doesn’t come from independence. It comes from trust, surrender and letting God be God.
Pull up a chair. Join the conversation.   
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When Holiday Pressure Steals Your Peace

The holidays are supposed to bring joy, but most of us end up drowning in pressure, perfection and expectations. In this honest kitchen table conversation, we talk about hosting stress, family judgment, gift giving, generosity and how fast the season can steal your peace if you’re not careful. We share our own messy Thanksgiving moment, the pressure to perform and the reminder we needed to refocus on what actually matters. If you feel the weight of the holidays, pull up a chair. You’re not alone. #holidaystress #christianmarriage #faithpodcast #kitchentabletalk #christianliving #christmaspressure #perfectiontrap #holidaysimplicity #faithjourney #marriagepodcast #familyfaith #christmasseason #christianencouragement #realtalkfaith #reasonfortheseason

Get Off the Bench: Stop Burying What God Gave You

Most believers are stuck on the bench wondering what God wants them to do with their lives. In this episode, we break down the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25 and talk about what it really means to get off the sidelines and step into the work God’s already entrusted to you.
This is a raw kitchen table conversation about fear, responsibility, stewardship, and the mindset shift that happens when you realize your life isn’t actually “yours” to bury. God gave you abilities, opportunities, and time. He expects movement, not excuses.
If you’ve been sitting on something God gave you, this episode is the nudge you probably needed.
Join us, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about getting off the bench and into the game.

What Faith Looks Like When Time Is Short

In this deeply personal episode, we share the final days of a father marked by principle, discipline, and quiet strength. After years of dementia, the family gathered for what became far more than a moment of loss. Over the past couple years God opened a door, and through simple conversations, prayer, and a powerful baptism just four days before his passing, he accepted Christ with clarity and peace.This episode walks through the moments, the emotions, and the surprising ways God shows up at the end. It’s a story of legacy, courage, redemption, and the holy privilege of helping a loved one step into eternity. If you’ve hesitated to talk about faith with family or wondered how God works in a fading mind, this conversation will push you to speak boldly and love well.

Faith in the Final Hours - When To Speak

In this raw and honest episode, we talk about sharing faith when time is running out — for a loved one or a family member. From a call hearing tragic news of a terminal cancer diagnosis to prayers whispered over dementia, we explore how to speak truth with love when it matters most. Spoiler alert: Be present, ask for the Holy Spirit to give you the words to say and be fearless. Featuring real stories, real scripture, and the reminder from 2 Corinthians 6:2: “Now is the day of salvation.” 

Why Holding Onto Anger Feels Safer Than Forgiving

Forgiveness isn’t weakness — it’s freedom. In this episode of Faith is a Journey, we dive into one of the hardest commands Jesus gives us: forgiving others when they don’t deserve it.
We talk about:
Why forgiveness doesn’t mean letting people “off the hook”
The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation
How bitterness destroys you and those around you
Don't seek revenge (Romans 12:19)
Practical steps to forgive,  even when it hurts
Through Scripture, real-life stories, and honest conversation, we unpack how forgiveness frees your heart, keeps you close to God, and protects you from the root of bitterness (Hebrews 12:15).
If you’re holding on to anger, this episode will challenge you to let go and trust God with the outcome.

Greed: When “Enough” is Never Enough

Greed isn’t just about money, it’s about fear, comparison, and the chase that never ends. In this episode of Faith is a Journey, we share real stories from family inheritance battles, business betrayals, and that nagging voice that whispers, “you don’t have enough.” We unpack what Scripture actually says about greed, how it destroys peace and relationships, and why it’s so easy to fall into without realizing it. Most importantly, we talk about how to break free, find contentment, and anchor your worth where it belongs.
By the end, you’ll be challenged to ask yourself one simple but tough question: Where does my treasure really lie?   

When Doubt Creeps In: Faith, Fear, and God’s Provision

Doubt is part of every believer’s journey, but what do you do with it? In this episode of Faith is a Journey, we get real about the struggles that keep us up at night: anxiety about the future, wondering if God will provide, questioning whether we’re “good enough,” and even facing the unknowns of raising kids in an uncertain world.
We talk honestly about how doubt shows up in business, family, and faith, and why it doesn’t mean your faith is dead, it means it’s being tested. From Jonah’s storm to Thomas’ questions to Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, we unpack what Scripture says about doubt and how to hand it over to God instead of carrying it alone.
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Faith vs. Fluff: Testing Popular Quotes Against Scripture

Everyone’s seen those quotes on social media or coffee mugs that sound biblical—but are they? In this episode of Faith Is a Journey, we break down five popular Christian-sounding phrases and hold them up against the NASB Bible.
From “God never gives you more than you can handle” to “Let go and let God,” we’ll dig into where these sayings come from, what the Bible actually says, and why getting it right matters.
No fluff. No filter. Just an honest conversation about how easy it is to fall for feel-good quotes—and how freeing it is to go back to the source.
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Modern Idols: Comfort, Control, and the Stuff We Don’t Want to Admit

In this episode of Faith is a Journey, we get real about modern-day idols, not golden calves, but the everyday things we chase: comfort, control, image, success. As a husband-and-wife team, we share the raw, unfiltered ways these things creep into our lives, from obsessing over Pinterest-perfect homes to finding identity in hustle and achievement.
We also unpack how these distractions become idols and what Scripture says about letting them go. If you've ever felt like your stuff owns you, your schedule runs you, or your identity is tied to how you look or what you do... this one's for you.
Time to take inventory, refocus, and invite God back into the center of it all.