Can someone go from sitting hungover in the back row of a church service to leading that same congregation for over two decades? On this episode of Faith Unfiltered, we sit down with Pastor Peggy Heald, Lead Pastor at Believers Victory Church in Lake Worth Beach, FL.

Pastor Peggy opens up about her personal journey—from feeling called to ministry as a kid, to walking through what she calls her "dark years" away from the Lord, to stepping into her leadership calling. She shares powerful, practical truths for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or too far gone in their faith journey.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 – Welcome to Faith Unfiltered & Road Trip Intro

• 02:15 – Meeting Pastor Peggy Heald & BVC Background

• 07:30 – Early Life, Christian Karate Camp, & Recognizing a Calling

• 12:10 – Walking Away from Faith: The "Dark Years" Explained

• 18:40 – The Turning Point: "You can be 1,000 steps away, but God is always one step back."

• 24:15 – Sitting Hungover in Church to Becoming Lead Pastor

• 31:00 – Overcoming Condemnation vs. Experiencing Conviction & Grace

• 42:10 – What "Real Faith" Looks Like on a Monday

Key Takeaways:

• God’s mercy gives you what you need, not what you deserve.

• Faith isn't about perfection; it’s about showing up every single day.

• No matter what pit you find yourself in, God will pull you out and establish your path.

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