Ever caught yourself thinking, “Why is this taking so long? I thought I’d be further by now. God, please make it make sense.” You’re not alone.

In this episode, Ash and Lydia dive into one of the most quoted (and most misunderstood) verses in Scripture:

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

It’s often used like a motivational slogan—I can achieve anything!—but Paul was actually talking about something deeper: learning to be content in every season, whether life feels full or empty, easy or painfully slow.

They chat honestly about:
• Feeling behind on the promises God has spoken
• The frustration of waiting when we want everything “yesterday”
• Why Philippians 4:13 is about endurance, not achievement
• The difference between self-power and God-dependence
• What it looks like to stop carrying weight we were never meant to hold

Lydia opens up about how confusing the journey with God can feel—“Why? How? What’s going on? Please make it make sense.” Ash reflects on how quickly we try to power through life on our own strength instead of resting in His.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that Philippians 4:13 isn’t a promise of a problem-free life—it’s a promise that with Christ, we can endure whatever season we’re in. We don’t have to do everything. He does His part, we do ours—and we’re never walking alone.

If you’re tired, waiting, or wondering why life looks different to what you imagined, this episode is for you.

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