This one’s real. In this episode, Michael sits down with his longtime friend Steve to unpack the journey from confident faith to overwhelming doubt - and what brought him back.

Steve shares what it was like growing up in church, feeling God’s nearness, and then hitting a wall in his early 20s that flipped everything upside down. What followed was years of fear, striving, and wondering if he’d lost it all. His story is raw, honest, and painfully familiar for anyone who’s tried to “earn” their way back to God.

Together, they talk about:

• What fear-based teaching does to your faith.
• Why repentance and striving are often misunderstood.
• How to read difficult Bible verses without spiralling.
• What it really means to rest in grace.

If you’ve ever questioned your salvation, doubted your worth, or felt like you had to work for God’s approval - this episode is for you.