Saying "yes" to God's calling often feels exciting at first. We imagine the impact, growth, opportunities, and fulfillment that might come from stepping into the work He has placed on our hearts.

But what happens when reality looks different?

What happens when the dream takes longer than expected, progress feels invisible, comparison creeps in, and discouragement starts whispering that maybe you heard God wrong?

In this honest conversation, the Saved You a Seat panel shares what it looks like to trust God in the messy middle between calling and fulfillment. Together, they talk about disappointment, waiting, loneliness, comparison, and God's faithfulness when the outcome doesn't look like what they imagined.

If you've ever wondered whether your work matters, questioned your calling, or felt discouraged by the gap between expectation and reality, this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the part nobody posts about is the very place where God is doing His deepest work.

Listen In To Learn More:

[0:06:43] Spotting the Slide into Discouragement

[0:13:48] Trapped by Comparison and Highlight Reels

[0:20:52] Trusting God in the Messy Middle

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith."

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Heather Riggleman 

Racquel Lopez 

Joni Rosebrock

Cristina Slabic

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New episodes of Saved You a Seat release on the 3rd Thursday of every month. In July, we will start a 4-part series about the money beliefs we carry, where they came from, what they may be costing us, and how God’s Word brings us back to truth.