Faith isn’t always inspirational—it’s often frustrating. In this Part One episode of NOL, we question the polished version of Christianity that avoids talking about unanswered prayers and prolonged waiting. What if God’s silence isn’t failure—but formation? And what if the church has oversimplified waiting to avoid discomfort? This episode invites listeners to sit with doubt, resist spiritual shortcuts, and face the reality that trusting God sometimes feels like trusting in the dark.