Success isn’t the enemy — idolatry is.

In this episode, I unpack the false agreements we unknowingly make with success, achievement, and ambition— agreements that slowly sabotage calling, identity, peace, and intimacy with God.

We don’t fall into idolatry overnight. We drift into it through quiet agreements:

“I am loved when I look strong.”

“I’m safe if I accumulate more.”

“My destiny depends on my effort.”

These inner contracts become spiritual traps disguised as ambition.
They look like excellence, but they weigh you down and exhaust you..

Today we confront three agreements:

Image — I need approval to feel worthy

Insulation — I need control and resources to feel safe

Independence — I must be strong enough to succeed on my own

And then we break them — with repentance, truth, and practice.

If you’ve ever chased a dream, reached a goal, and still felt empty…
If you’ve ever feared people’s opinions more than God’s whisper…
If you’ve ever trusted hustle more than His Spirit…

This episode is for you.

Break the agreement. Return to the Father. Build a calling, not an identity.

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Have you ever wondered if God is still working behind the scenes in your life? In this video, I share a story about a word God spoke to me back in 1992—and how it came to pass over 30 years later. What seemed forgotten turned out to be confirmation that God’s timing is perfect, His plans never fail, and He’s closer than you think.

Through this story, I unpack five powerful truths about trusting God’s purpose, surrendering your plans, and resting in His timing when life doesn’t look like you expected. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, impatient, or discouraged while waiting on a promise, this message will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten you—He’s writing something beautiful behind the scenes.

If you’re in a waiting season or questioning what God is doing in your story, this is for you.

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The recent controversy around Forrest Frank and the Dove Awards has exposed something much deeper than a debate about the Christian music industry—it’s revealed what’s happening inside our own hearts.

In this episode, I share three lessons about conviction, humility, and purity of heart that every believer needs to hear:

-Why we naturally defend ourselves instead of letting the Holy Spirit examine us.
-How a symbol of success doesn’t automatically mean a symptom of pride.
-Why purity of heart is an ongoing process that requires daily surrender.

If you’ve ever wrestled with your motives, battled pride, or wondered how to stay focused on Jesus in a culture obsessed with recognition and platform, this video will challenge and encourage you.

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