Not So Parallel

What happens when justice never comes? In this episode, we're picking up right where we left off in 2 Samuel. Two years have passed since Tamar's assault, David has remained silent, and Absalom has been waiting. Together, we'll unpack the revenge, the heartbreak, and the devastating consequences of unresolved sin and discover what this story reveals about justice, forgiveness, and the God who sees what people ignore.

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What if I told you one of the most heartbreaking family stories ever told isn't on Netflix, it's in the Bible?

In this episode, we begin walking through the house of King David, where hidden sin, silence, and devastating choices begin to unravel an entire family. But before we ask what this story says about us, we're asking a different question:

What does this reveal about God?

Welcome to a new chapter of Not So Parallel. Let's follow the thread together.

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In this episode, Alex and I sit down and honestly just talk. Like really talk. About us, about where things have felt a little unclear, and how easy it is to let silence or assumptions start filling in the gaps without even realizing it.

We get into our relationship, the “what are we” type of tension, and what it actually looks like when you stop avoiding certain conversations and just say things out loud. But it doesn’t stay in one place we also talk about career, direction, and what we’re both trying to figure out individually while still figuring out how that fits together.

And faith is woven into all of it how it shapes the way we think, the way we handle timing, and how we try to make sense of what we’re stepping into right now.

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It’s about choosing honesty even when it’s uncomfortable.

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Let's break down the high cost of emotional accessibility. We often mistake being "available" for being "kind," but without a perimeter, your peace is at the mercy of everyone else’s mess.

Using the ancient leadership of Nehemiah, this episode provides a masterclass in rebuilding your life from the rubble of "yes." We’re diving deep into the psychology of Hyper-vigilance, the trap of the "Ono" distraction, and the "CEO Strategy" of the Sword and the Trowel. It’s time to stop building homes in cities with no walls. Pick up your bricks. Grab your sword. You are doing a great work, and you cannot come down.

If this episode hit home, I want to hear from you. Let’s talk about your "Wall-Check" challenge this week.

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In this episode of Not So Parallel, we walk through one of the most honest prayers in the Bible, Psalm 13.

Have you ever felt like God was silent? Like your prayers were going unanswered? Like you were stuck in the middle of a story that just won’t move forward?

David did too.

Together, we break down the emotional journey of this psalm from the plea, to the exhaustion, to the fear, and finally to a faith that doesn’t ignore the struggle… but holds it. This isn’t a surface-level devotional. This is a deep dive into what it actually looks like to talk to God when you’re tired, confused, and still waiting.

If you’ve ever asked “How long, God?” this conversation is for you

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Almost obedience, almost surrender, almost ready… but almost isn’t safe anymore. This episode unpacks what it really means to stop circling change and start stepping into it — with Scripture, reflection, and holy tension.

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SEE YOU ON 2/9/26

Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the story of Moses the insecure, hiding Moses and uncover how fear, old patterns, and self-doubt keep us from moving forward.

Learn how to:

Spot the story you’ve been telling yourself

Break patterns that keep you small

Take real steps to move, grow, and believe again

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Recommended Reads:

Boundaries for Your Soul

I Shouldn’t Feel This Way

Feeling stuck can get heavy fast. In today’s episode, we talk about the invisible weight we carry, why it lingers, and what it actually takes to move again. If you’re in a season of “I don’t know what’s next,” this one’s for you.

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BOOKS THAT HELPED ME GET UNSTUCK:

• Boundaries for Your Soul

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=boundaries+for+your+soul&crid=WAJWAPHWHQ1U&sprefix=bound%2Caps%2C222&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_4_5

• I Shouldn’t Feel This Way

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400234808/?bestFormat=true&k=i%20shouldn%27t%20feel%20this%20way&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k1_1_14_de&crid=2F2RFU90MFD0B&sprefix=i%20shouldnt%20fee

This week’s episode, “They’re Talking About Me,” dives into what happens when your name is being used in stories you didn’t write.

Through John 8, we unpack how Jesus covers, heals, and restores you when people misunderstand or misrepresent you — and we end with real steps to move forward without losing your peace.