If I could go back and give my younger self a handful of truths, this episode would be the letter I’d write. In “Things I Wish I Knew,” I unpack the wisdom that only time and trial can teach lessons about faith, relationships, usefulness, perseverance, and the uncomfortable but necessary path of true Christianity. I reflect on what it means to “number our days,” and how overconfidence, pride, and distraction can derail even the best of intentions. Through scriptures and personal insight, I share why being the right person matters more than finding the right people, how temptation is not failure, and why pain is often proof that something mattered deeply.

We explore the importance of surrounding yourself with people who sharpen rather than dull your spirit, how to guard your eyes and heart in a noisy world, and what it looks like to live with grit and grace when life gets hard. Most importantly, I urge you to keep getting back up no matter how many times you fall. Because life isn’t about being flawless; it’s about being faithful. If you're wrestling with purpose, pressure, or pain, this episode is a call to re-center on what truly lasts.

This week, I’m sharing the story behind a black eye, yes, a real one, and the deeper spiritual insights it stirred. We start with Mike Tyson’s famous line, “Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the face,” and trace it through the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 9:11: “Time and chance happen to them all.” From life’s sucker punches to its detours and delays, we explore how to expect the unexpected and thrive through it.

I reflect on seven hard-earned lessons about endurance, perspective, and growth, not just through major life crises but in the everyday hiccups that throw us off course. Life doesn’t go according to plan, and maybe that’s the point. Discomfort builds strength, conflict reveals character, and setbacks are often the raw material for comebacks. If we’re willing to reflect, adapt, and grow, we’ll come out the other side not just older, but wiser, stronger, and more grounded in purpose.

This episode is a call to see life’s black eyes as teachers, not punishments. Because growth doesn’t come from the recliner, it comes from the ring. Let’s learn how to cooperate with God’s process, no matter what life throws our way.

In this episode, I dig deep into one of Jesus’ most practical teachings: “You will know them by their fruits.” Words are easy, anyone can sound sincere, spiritual, or conservative, but the real test is the consistent direction of a person’s life. I talk about why it’s vital to compare what people say with what they do, whether they’re politicians, preachers, or Bible class teachers. Using Scripture as our foundation, we’ll explore how false teachers work slowly and subtly often mixing truth with just enough error to pull people away from God over time. I’ll show how this happens not only in the broader denominational world but sometimes within groups that still carry the name “Church of Christ.” We’ll discuss how to test the spirits, judge righteously, and protect our hearts from deception. This isn’t about nitpicking honest mistakes, it’s about spotting deliberate, persistent drift away from God’s will. Ultimately, it comes down to one question: is the fruit leading you closer to God, or further away? Join me as we learn to see beyond appearances and stand firmly on book, chapter, and verse.