There’s a quiet lie that stops a lot of good things before they ever begin.

It sounds responsible.It sounds wise.It even sounds patient.

But it usually whispers something like this:

“I’ll start when the conditions are better.”

More time.More clarity.More confidence.

The problem is… most meaningful things in life never begin under perfect conditions.

On today’s episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven shares a powerful reminder from Ecclesiastes that farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If you spend your life watching the clouds, you’ll never harvest anything.

Throughout the show, we explore why confidence almost never shows up before the step - it shows up after it.

Steven also shares deeply personal stories about stepping out in faith during some of the hardest moments of his life, including being asked to speak at the funerals of two of the women who helped shape his faith and his life.

Those moments didn’t come with preparation; they came with a decision.

Step forward, or shrink back.

We also talk about:

• Why small steps are often the beginning of big change• How fear keeps us waiting for the “perfect moment”• Why faith almost always looks like stepping into uncertainty• How God strengthens us while we’re moving — not while we’re standing still

Plus:

Steven shares insight from entrepreneur and teacher Myron Golden about putting faith into action, encouragement from Pastor Brian Trent about stepping out in obedience, and a surprising moment of inspiration from Lionel Richie about trusting God’s plan when life shifts directions.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to start something important in your life… this episode is your reminder:

You don’t have to feel ready to take the next step.

Just take it.

Because sometimes small steps unlock big doors.

🎥 Family Edition Episode (Expanded Show): https://youtu.be/eZAJMvjCcNQ?si=404YYv6r1bXcDsl-🎥 Family Edition Playlist:

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🎵 Songs Featured on Today’s Episode

Spotify Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5OPjUlfRp5xYZslTqS8VUM?si=SdvFZc-3SsKZF3aa_Qwm4A⁠Finished – Caleb & John
https://youtu.be/uN465yP7XfM?si=bcdWYfbuWVqwyKgB

World On Fire – for KING & COUNTRY
https://youtu.be/Dnfbpu7iSGU?si=_svsvQXPZSuhXo4E

Left It In The River – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/wrVTX4x-HxY?si=lacdrhxB5UcQ8IxH

Don't Let The Darkness – We The Kingdom
https://youtu.be/wUSTYU0S014?si=e2XewoQTiLKpafSo

Won’t Start Now – Seph Schlueter
https://youtu.be/x_nhhTzm0JE?si=Vu_C51VlnexUAjYM

Won’t Let Go – Jamie MacDonald
https://youtu.be/9Xw6U__PdLw?si=m82fbQZcOPqkpJmA

I Made It – CAIN
https://youtu.be/IUOPAloCAV0?si=DIi0zkR1tmsEXcVw

Let It Be A Hallelujah – Lauren Daigle
https://youtu.be/BvfPK0gCdUc?si=O8Q1YTwGUACjQWsY

Trust In God – Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/QS04WbSnxok?si=ofZ5zLPZxOUAQnzf

The Courtroom – Carman
https://youtu.be/HWPAhGu467o?si=2fSZ0i2kNQa7bAIG

I Can Only Imagine – MercyMe
https://youtu.be/N_lrrq_opng?si=WHPmmRqEHRKvkvgU

Good Day – Forrest Frank
https://youtu.be/Uc_HxKMKB_E?si=i_XJiMT_W_QyBEQZ

HOLYGHOST – Sons of Sunday
https://youtu.be/KeZaADiRHVI?si=S9BzR83KolH3OqMS

Jesus Is Love – The Commodores
https://youtu.be/h0hptluApcE?si=R-j80lR1Ih8Tl2qY