In this inaugural episode of the Not Crushing It podcast, Emily and Isaac share about their journey of faith as followers of Jesus who found themselves confronted with the realities of their misconceptions about what being a disciple of Jesus really means. Through the process of asking what real hope in Jesus actually looks like, they share what they’ve discovered: following Jesus isn’t always “up and to the right.”

But here’s the good news: Jesus never promised us a perfect, polished life. He never asked us to have it all together in order to be loved or to be useful in His kingdom. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

In this episode, they share their new way of seeing God, success, and what it truly means to live a faithful life. Through stories and honest conversation, they offer a vision of hope: that even when faith feels dry and expectations fall apart, God is nearer than you think, and your life can still bear redemptive consequence.

If you’ve ever felt disillusioned, burnt out, or bored in your faith, this episode is for you.