Finding Focus Talks

You can believe in God and still find yourself living on autopilot.This week on Finding Focus Talks, we’re in Columbus with Declan for an honest conversation about conviction, grace, and what following Jesus looks like in everyday life.We talk about why showing up in prayer matters, why receiving God’s grace can feel harder than earning approval, the freedom of letting go of recognition, and how our phones can crowd out the space to be present with God and the people around us.Where is God asking you to take one honest step this week?Share what stood out to you—or a question you’re wrestling with—in the comments.00:00 Welcome to Finding Focus Talks02:07 Conviction starts with accountability08:22 Daily prayer, identity, and peace14:58 Receiving grace instead of earning approval20:20 Letting go of recognition23:54 Following Jesus beyond willpower27:23 Conviction and the early Christians31:58 Looking back and living in the present35:04 Purity and how we see other people42:02 Reflection, phones, and stillness47:48 Recognizing our own need to change51:38 Asking God for wisdom54:53 An eternal perspective#FindingFocusTalks #ChristianPodcast #Faith

Why can sharing our faith feel so difficult—and what does it look like to do it with love?In Episode 46 of Finding Focus Talks we discuss evangelism through friendship, honest conversations, and the courage to take a first step. We share personal experiences of being met with love, stepping outside our comfort zones, and trusting the Holy Spirit when we don’t feel ready.We also reflect on how our everyday lives and friendships point others toward Jesus—and why sharing our faith starts with caring about the person in front of us.What has helped you talk about your faith? Share your experience in the comments.Subscribe for more conversations about faith, friendship, and following Jesus.#Evangelism #SharingYourFaith #FindingFocusTalks

The purpose of this podcast is to shed light on how we personally struggle with having faith in God and following Jesus. We have an honest discussion about these struggles. We encourage you to join the conversation as well! Drop a comment or shoot us a DM and we would love to hear your thoughts and perspectives.

There was a season where I had everything that was supposed to make me feel like I'd made it — and I still felt completely empty. Not in crisis. Just hollow. And the hardest part wasn't the emptiness. It was feeling like I was the only one who felt that way.Turns out one of the greatest prophets who ever lived hit the exact same wall — not during a failure, but right after the biggest win of his life.This is the story of Elijah after Mount Carmel: the crash after the victory, the lie that convinces you you're alone, and the moment God shows up — not in fire, not in the dramatic and undeniable way you'd expect, but in a whisper.If you've ever felt distant from God without a "reason," felt burned out right after things finally went right, or found yourself quietly wanting to just stop trying — this one's for you.

What does it really mean to dream with God?We all have goals, ambitions, and plans for our lives—but how do we know if they're aligned with God's will? In this episode of Finding Focus Talks, we have an honest conversation about pursuing God-given dreams, surrendering our own desires, discerning His direction, and learning to trust Him even when the path isn't clear.If you've ever wondered:How do I know if a dream is from God?Can my ambitions glorify God?What if God changes my plans?How do I trust Him while I wait?...this conversation is for you.Our prayer is that this episode encourages you to seek God's heart above your own and to find joy in walking where He leads.Reach out to us and join the discussion in the comments!Follow Finding Focus Talks:📸 Instagram: @findingfocustalks🎙️ New episodes every week.