We live in a world that prizes speed, outcomes, and measurable success. Even in our faith, it’s easy to chase good and God-honoring goals so hard that we quietly lose the God who gave them. In this episode, we explore what happens when the finish line replaces the relationship and how Jesus invites us back to a slower, more present way of living with Him.

Through personal stories, Scripture, and the way Jesus moved through the world, this conversation offers a gentle reordering. Not a call to abandon goals, but an invitation to pursue them with God instead of for Him — so the fruit of the Spirit has room to grow again.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why good goals can quietly take God’s place without us realizing it

• How hurry narrows our awareness and makes it harder to experience God

• What Jesus’ unhurried life teaches us about presence and trust

• Two simple prayers to help you stay rooted in God throughout your day

• How to pursue meaningful work without losing your soul along the way

💡Today’s Big Idea: God is always the Goal.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Two anchoring prayers: “Jesus, help me see You here” and “God, take care of there.”

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