In this episode of Forged & Faithful, I’m breaking down the real difference between religion and relationship — and sharing the raw journey of how God led me out of empty performance and into a life-changing connection with Him.

From feeling lost in religious checklists to discovering the unconditional love of a Father who just wanted my heart — this is the story of how surrender, not striving, set me free.

If you’ve ever felt distant from God, hurt by the church, or wondered if you had to "get it all together" before coming to Him — this episode is for you.

God doesn’t want your perfection.

He wants you.

And true transformation begins when you stop performing and start simply talking to Him.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why God calls us to relationship, not religion
• How religion focuses on performance but relationship focuses on surrender
• The impact of personal experience and church hurt on our view of God
• How worship can shift your entire atmosphere
• Why you don’t have to be perfect to approach God
• The power of community in your walk of faith

Ready to take the first step into real relationship with God?

Book a free discovery call with me here:

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