In this episode, we open up about a season of life where hope didn’t disappear, but it did feel dim.
We talk honestly about mental health, depression, anxiety, disappointment, and what it looks like to endure when things don’t go the way you prayed they would. After stepping away from the podcast for a season, we share why this summer became one of the most difficult chapters of our marriage, our faith, and our personal lives.
We discuss the collapse of a business opportunity we felt deeply prompted to pursue, the emotional and financial weight that followed, and how that experience led us into a season of surrender, humility, and trust in God’s plan, even when it didn’t make sense.
This episode is a reminder that enduring doesn’t mean always feeling strong, hopeful, or confident. Sometimes enduring simply means staying, sitting in the discomfort, and choosing not to give up.
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00:00 – Introduction and episode disclaimer
01:00 – Why we’re talking about depression and hope
02:30 – Scripture: Press forward with a brightness of hope
03:40 – When hope fades in hard seasons
04:40 – Moving to Florida and unmet expectations
06:00 – Mental health and sitting in the darkness
07:25 – Marriage as a crucible
09:50 – Losing confidence and identity
11:00 – Performance pressure and self-worth
14:55 – Sponsor break: Zunex Pest Control
15:30 – Giving everything and still coming up short
17:40 – What actually helped us survive
19:20 – Trusting God when outcomes aren’t in our control
21:00 – Marriage as a lifeline
24:00 – Running, rhythm, and endurance
27:00 – Why this conversation continues in Part 2
30:40 – Closing thoughts
