Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford

In this episode, Lead Pastor Tim Littleford tackles the "exhaustion" of the New Year. We are bombarded with motivational posts telling us to "dream bigger" and "write a good story" on our 365 blank pages. But what happens when the pressure to create a "DIY Self" becomes a form of slavery?

Key Insights in this message:

• The Exhaustion of the Idealized Self: Tim discusses the heavy burden of modern self-optimization—trying to be the perfect spouse, parent, and professional while staying "jacked" and reading 100 books a year.
• Identity as a Gift, Not an Achievement: In a world that has stripped away rites of passage, we are told to "work out" our own identities. Tim reminds us that we are created by God; our true uniqueness isn't earned—it is received as a gift.