For a long time, church was something I went to because I had to, not because I wanted to.

Growing up, my grandparents would threaten us if we didn’t go, and my relationship with God was often more about praying when I desperately needed something than genuinely seeking Him.

But about eight years ago, something changed.

I was invited to a new church, and that experience completely changed the way I viewed church, community, and my relationship with God.

In this episode, I share my personal journey with church, the experiences that shaped the way I viewed it, and how finding the right church community had such an incredible impact on my life and my family's life.

And I want to challenge you: if you've experienced church hurt, disappointment, or have simply never felt like you belonged, don't give up. Dig into that h ...