Even the greatest people faced setbacks—Martin Luther King, Jr. got a C in speech class! Struggles don’t mean you’re failing; they might be shaping you for something greater. Ganel-Lyn Condie shares why your challenges may end up becoming a sacred gift you can share with the world.
We all want to be better—better parents, better friends, better disciples of Christ. But real progress doesn’t come from stressing about the finish line—it comes from taking one good step at a time. Kevin Clayson shares how small, simple wins can lead to something greater than we ever imagined.
What if failure wasn’t something to fear, but something to embrace? Wendy Tatton shares a game-changing perspective: Failing means you’re learning, growing, and moving forward. The real mistake isn’t falling—it’s never trying. So today, take a risk, step into something new, and don’t fear the lessons along the way.
Why is starting the hardest part? Mark explains how Newton’s first law—an object at rest stays at rest, but an object in motion stays in motion—applies to your goals, your discipline, and your success. If you want to get better at something, you have to fight against the pull of staying the same. Hard work isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a campaign. Push yourself today, and momentum will carry you further than you ever thought possible.
Have you ever started strong on a goal, missed one day, and then thought, “Well, I ruined it. Might as well quit”? Carmen Herbert shares a personal experience that taught her a valuable lesson: progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance. A year goes by fast, and what you do with it matters. So if you mess up? Start again. Don’t let one mistake erase months of effort. This year, commit to your goals—and when you stumble, just keep going.
Join us as Noa Baum and Shonaleigh tell stories from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio about what it takes to be persistent, and the stories we can find and share along our difficult journeys.