A quiet shoreline, an empty net, and a charcoal fire set the stage for one of the most intimate turnarounds in Scripture. We walk with Peter from the frustration of going back to what’s comfortable to the shock of being met, fed, and questioned by Jesus in the very place his failure once spoke loudest. Three questions become heart surgery. The difference between agape and phileo becomes a mirror we all face. And genuine repentance—grief that leads to healing—becomes the doorway to a calling big enough to carry a life.

We get practical about the choice so many of us wrestle with: settling for what is good because it feels safe versus stepping into what is best because God is calling. You’ll hear why self-centered repentance tries to manage consequences while God-centered repentance runs to the Father, and how humility, not perfection, is the credential Jesus looks for when he entrusts people with people. Peter’s public failure doesn’t disqualify him; it becomes the very place Jesus restores him and sends him to feed the flock.

We also share how this vision plays out locally. Our church is growing, and that growth invites everyone to serve with intention and rhythm. From refreshed serving teams to a new men’s Leadership Track Brotherhood, we’re building structures that develop character, deepen accountability, and equip more people to shepherd well. Peter’s journey from denial to Pentecost reminds us that small, honest steps can lead to surprising fruit.

If you’re standing at your own shoreline—between comfort and calling—this conversation will help you name your blind spots, let grace do its deeper work, and take your next step with courage. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a second-chance story, and leave a review to help others find the show. What step will you take this week toward the best God is inviting you into?