627. I Used to Be You

There was a time when I thought I had it all figured out. I knew what people should do, how they should change, and why they were struggling.Then life happened.Loss. Rejection. Anxiety. Exhaustion. Family challenges. Health scares. Seasons that humbled me in ways I never expected.In this episode, I reflect on the growing realization that many of the people I once tried to help are now teaching me something profound. The person who is overwhelmed, discouraged, uncertain, afraid, or simply trying to make it through the day is no longer someone I observe from a distance.I've become them.And surprisingly, that has made me a better pastor, husband, father, friend, and disciple of Jesus.If you've ever found yourself in a season you never imagined, this conversation is about humility, empathy, suffering, grace, and the strange gift of discovering that the people you once counseled may have been preparing you for your own journey all along.Sometimes the greatest wisdom comes when we finally realize: "I used to help people like you... and now I am you."