Deep Waters: Faith Beyond the Comfort Zone with Marie Purnell

In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Will and Marie reunite to revisit the mission behind Deep Waters—addressing the unspoken questions and church wounds many believers carry. They dig into the controversy surrounding Will’s decision to become a bartender despite a family history of alcoholism, sparking deeper questions about ministry, judgment, and where faith is allowed to show up. The two challenge restrictive church traditions, highlight biblical examples of flawed individuals called by God, and advocate for a faith that steps beyond comfort zones into real, messy places. This episode sets the tone for a season focused on relatable Christianity that meets people exactly where they are. In This Episode:The original heart behind the Deep Waters podcastWill’s controversial decision to work as a bartenderNavigating faith with a history of family addictionMinistry in places the church usually avoidsWhy man-made traditions hold believers backThe difference between supporting and condoningDavid, Solomon, Peter — flawed but favoredWhy stepping outside the “church bubble” mattersHow faith grows when we walk into unfamiliar territoryA call to make Christianity accessible, compassionate, and real👉 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BALANCE & BREAKTHROUGHS YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW 👈⭐ CONNECT WITH WIL SINGLETON ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐➡️ Instagram➡️ Facebook➡️ Linkedin➡️ Website➡️ TikTok