What the Dirt Is Teaching Me

Pass The Mic - Breaking Through the Surface

This is our final Pass The Mic session for the Buried series. My brother Deron and I sat down one last time to unpack some of the questions, reflections, and moments that surfaced while recording the final podcast episode "Breaking Through the Surface". In true Pass The Mic fashion, there were plenty of nuggets, honest conversations, and a few good laughs along the way. Because even in buried seasons—when life feels hidden, heavy, or uncertain—we can still testify that God is good. Even in the valley, He shelters us, protects us, and grows us in places we didn’t expect. Thank you for journeying through this season with us. We pray these conversations planted something meaningful in your spirit. Stay with us for what’s next—and until then, remember: stay planted.

Breaking Through the Surface

In this final episode of the Buried series, we explore what it means to finally emerge from a hidden season. After months of growth beneath the surface, the breakthrough moment can feel exciting — but it also requires humility, patience, and continued trust in God. This episode reminds us that being buried was never the end of the story. It was preparation. If God planted you, growth is inevitable. This season finale reflects on the lessons learned in the dark, the importance of strong roots, and the faith required to step into whatever God has prepared next. Because sometimes the greatest transformations happen where no one can see them. And when the time is right… you will break through the surface.

Growing Where I Was Left

What happens when life leaves you feeling overlooked, forgotten, or behind? In this episode of the Buried season, we explore the pain of abandonment—missed opportunities, delayed dreams, rejection, and feeling left behind—and how God can still bring growth from those places. Through reflections on Genesis 50:20, Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones, and personal experiences with disappointment and healing, this conversation reframes abandonment as a place where purpose, healing, and transformation can still grow. Because sometimes, the very place you felt left… becomes the place you finally begin to flourish.

Buried With Purpose

What if your delay isn’t denial—but preparation? In this episode of the Buried season, we explore the truth that hidden seasons are often the birthplace of purpose. Through the story of Joseph, with references to the lives of David, Jesus, Daniel and Esther, we unpack how God uses process before position—and how even failure, delay, and uncertainty can become part of your calling. If you’ve ever questioned why your journey feels harder, longer, or more hidden than expected, this episode is a reminder that God wastes nothing. You are not buried to disappear—you are buried with purpose.

Letting Go Under the Weight

In this episode of the Buried season, we explore the hidden weight we carry—grief, control, past hurt, and unmet expectations—and how they impact our growth. Being buried is already a heavy process, but holding onto what God is asking us to release can make the season even harder. This episode dives into the power of surrender, the freedom found in letting go, and the truth that not everything can be carried into the next chapter. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down, this conversation will help you reflect on what needs to be released so you can grow with greater ease and clarity. Key themes: surrender, healing, identity, control, spiritual growth, and release.