Sometimes taking a step back is exactly what we need to move forward.

In this episode, I share why setbacks are a necessary part of growth and how moments of struggle can give us the perspective we need to come back stronger.

I talk about finding the balance between consistency and flexibility, letting go of control, and trusting God to guide us through seasons of uncertainty.

My hope is that this episode reminds you that taking a step back doesn't mean you're falling behind. It might be preparing you for something greater.

In this episode, I share how keeping small promises to yourself builds self-trust, creates momentum, and changes who you believe you can become. I also talk about setting goals that scare you, inviting God into the process, and taking small daily steps toward the bigger things you feel called to do.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The importance of commitments with yourself

02:25 Small daily promises and their power to build momentum

03:24 The compound effect of small promises over time

04:50 Using small habits to create big long-term change

06:14 Setting big goals that scare you and invite divine help

07:42 The importance of small promises in achieving larger goals

08:38 Incremental progress and transforming your identity

09:55 Building self-trust through small commitments

10:25 Dreaming big and stacking evidence of follow-through

11:52 Final thoughts: Small promises as gateways to big success

In this episode of the Believing and Achieving Podcast, I sit down with Hunter Auch to explore what it really means to become someone Christ can trust with more. We talk about the lessons he’s learned through serving a mission in Tanzania, competing in HYROX, pursuing ambitious goals, and learning to involve Christ in every part of his life. Hunter shares how faith, service, sacrifice, and staying grounded in his identity as a child of God have helped him grow through challenging seasons. This conversation is all about preparing ourselves for greater opportunities by becoming more spiritually capable, more intentional, and more willing to let God shape who we are becoming.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:00 What Does It Mean to Be Trusted by Christ?

02:02 Leveling Up Your Relationship with Jesus

02:39 Experiences That Demand Christ More

03:56 Involving Christ in Daily Life

10:30 Lessons from Missionary Service in Tanzania

12:08 The Power of Gospel Simplicity

14:07 The Spirit's Role in Our Lives

19:00 Receiving Revelation Through Action

22:00 The Importance of Motion in Spiritual Guidance

23:05 Lessons from Competing in HIROX

25:30 Hard Times and Growth in the Gospel

26:00 Trusting God More Through Experience

28:04 Sharing Testimonies and Building Trust

30:11 Praying for Specific Blessings

32:49 Modeling Christ in Daily Responses

36:03 Balancing Achievement and Identity in Christ

39:01 Preparing for Greater Responsibilities

41:09 The Power of Sacrifice and Pushing Limits

43:01 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts