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Fear has a way of finding us — no matter how capable we become.

In this deeply personal episode of EndureFaith, I share a true story from the mountains of Lofoten, Norway — a moment suspended between fear and courage, control and surrender, strength and trust.

Facing a lifelong fear of heights, I found myself clinging to a rope high above the ground, staring down at a church and a graveyard below — holding on, not because I felt brave, but because letting go wasn’t an option.

This episode explores:

• What it feels like when fear and courage speak at the same time
• Why holding on doesn’t mean you’re weak
• How faith becomes steady when our grip feels tired
• And what it means to trust God when life places you on a ledge

If you’re walking through a steep season — overwhelmed, anxious, or simply exhausted — this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to climb the whole mountain today.

One breath.

One step.

One moment at a time — that’s enough.

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The start of a new year often carries quiet expectations — fresh energy, clear plans, and the feeling that things should finally move forward.

But life doesn’t always follow the calendar.

In this episode of EndureFaith, I reflect on what happens when a carefully planned new beginning is interrupted, and how small, ordinary setbacks can reveal something important about pace, pressure, and resilience.

Through a personal running story and a delayed New Year project, we explore how mental health is shaped by how we respond when plans change, why slowing down isn’t the same as giving up, and how faith in Jesus offers direction even when the road looks different than expected.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about learning to listen, adjusting without quitting, and finding steadiness at the start of a year that may already feel different than imagined.

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The days between Christmas and New Year often feel different. The celebrations are over, the pace has shifted, and yet life hasn’t stopped. Some people are back at work, others are resting, and many are simply noticing what’s still there when the noise fades.

In this episode of EndureFaith, I sit with a cup of coffee and reflect on the weeks that have passed, the quiet that follows celebration, and a small moment from a Christmas Eve some years ago that has stayed with me.

We talk about what happens to our mental health when things slow down, why tiredness and unsettled thoughts often surface after busy seasons, and how endurance sometimes looks less like pushing forward and more like staying present.

From a Christian perspective, this episode points to Jesus as someone who meets us not only in celebration, but in ordinary days and quiet moments of adjustment.

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What if peace doesn’t come after the chaos, but right in the middle of it?

In this episode of EndureFaith, I share a recent moment from a Lucia celebration at the kindergarten where I work, and a moment most parents never see. Behind the doors, before the singing and candles and nervous energy, filled with children standing at the edge of something they wanted to be part of, but weren’t quite sure they could handle.

That small changing room became a picture of December itself — full, busy, emotional, and quietly demanding. And yet, when the doors opened, something beautiful happened. Not because everything was perfect, but because everyone stayed present long enough for peace to arrive.

This episode is an honest reflection on mental health, resilience, and what it means to keep showing up when things feel heavy. It’s about waiting, holding space for ourselves and others, and discovering that real peace doesn’t require silence or control.

Faith enters gently here — not as pressure, but as presence. As the reminder that Jesus was born into noise, confusion, and fragility, and that light often shows up right where we feel most stretched.

If December feels overwhelming, if you’re tired, or if you’re carrying more than you expected, this episode is for you.

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