Slipping but not falling - Ep. 218

Feeling like you've drifted from your best self? You're not alone. In this episode of The John Grdina Classroom, I share an honest, personal look at how men slowly slip in their character, faith, and discipline—and the grace-filled path back to consistency.This is a self-improvement podcast rooted in faith. If summer, stress, or a broken routine has thrown you off, this one's for you. We talk about real personal transformation—not through perfection, but through small, faithful steps. Grounded in Romans 8:28, this life faith podcast episode will remind you that God works ALL things—even your setbacks—together for good.In this episode:Why small slips in character and discipline compound over timeThe danger of shame—and how grace breaks the spiralThe one small step that rebuilds momentumMorning gratitude + 5 minutes of Scripture to set your dayA weekly challenge to get back on track⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Facing the reality of slipping in life and faith00:49 – How small slips compound over time01:16 – Summer break disrupting my routine02:53 – Romans 8:28: even setbacks work for good03:39 – Breaking the shame spiral with grace05:49 – Action step: start small, build momentum06:17 – The power of morning gratitude07:01 – Adding Scripture meditation to your morning08:02 – Your weekly challenge08:37 – Closing prayer09:26 – Faith, focus, and perseverance📖 Romans 8:28 — https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A28&version=NIVConnect with John:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/🌐 Website: https://johngrdina.comStay faithful, stay focused, and keep moving forward. I love you. Miles Fidelis ⚔️#SelfImprovementPodcast #PersonalTransformation #LifeFaithPodcast