In a season where everything looks merry and bright, what do you do when your soul feels like it’s still stuck in the dark? In this Advent Week One episode, Pastor Tim invites young adults in St. Petersburg, Florida into a real conversation about hope, not the fake, Instagram-filter kind, but the gritty, anchoring kind that can stand inside anxiety, disappointment, and unanswered prayers.

Walking through Isaiah 9 and the promise of a coming Light, we explore why Advent is for people who feel in-between what God promised and what they see right now. Tim breaks down the difference between optimism and biblical hope, shares a St. Pete storm-and-sunset story that hits way too close to home, and offers practical ways to practice hope this week—right in the middle of your busy schedule, messy emotions, and noisy feeds.

If you’ve ever felt like the season doesn’t match your soul, this episode is for you.

Advent is God’s reminder: you’re not forgotten in the dark and the Light has already come.

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