040 From People-Pleasing to Purpose | Featuring Caleb Garza

This week we’re joined by someone who’s been on the podcast before — but this time, it’s different. Caleb Garza recently stepped onto the stage at High Def Youth Conference as one of the keynote speakers, sharing his story of drifting, wrestling with people-pleasing, and ultimately coming back to God. In this episode, we unpack that journey — from Mission Arlington becoming a turning point, to returning to the teachings that shaped him growing up. We talk honestly about trying to fit in, struggling with language and identity, and the tension between temporary comfort and lasting peace. As Caleb said at High Def, “The world’s comfort is temporary, but Jesus’ comfort is everlasting.” We also look ahead — graduation is coming, the future is unknown, and faith has to become personal. What does it look like to follow Jesus when no one is making you? Whether you’re a student figuring it out, a senior stepping into the unknown, or an adult who knows the pull of people-pleasing, this episode is both an encouragement and a challenge: You can come back. You can choose obedience over approval. And real peace is found in Christ alone.