Trusting God In The Middle – S3E12

Trusting God In The Middle – S3E12

Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/⁠⁠ Zunex Pest Control: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/⁠⁠ In this episode of Endure to the End, Josh and Caitlin talk about what it really looks like to trust God in the middle, the part of life that feels confusing, heavy, and unresolved. Using the contrast between Palm Sunday and Easter, they explore how expectations don’t always match reality. What felt certain and hopeful can quickly turn into disappointment, grief, or unanswered questions. But just like Christ’s story, the middle is not the end. 00:00 – Introduction and upcoming half marathon02:30 – Palm Sunday vs Easter: expectations vs reality05:00 – Trusting God when things fall apart08:00 – The “messy middle” and why it’s hard11:00 – Grief, loss, and unanswered prayers13:30 – Finding peace in God’s nature16:30 – Why we are “pressed” through trials20:00 – The role of agency and God’s plan25:00 – The hope of the resurrection30:30 – Pressing forward with faith in Christ

Progress Over Perfection – S3E11

Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/⁠⁠ Zunex Pest Control: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/⁠⁠ In this episode of Endure to the End, Josh and Caitlin talk about the principle of progress over perfection and how endurance running has helped them better understand spiritual growth. Training for long-distance races has shown them that improvement doesn’t come from perfect runs. It comes from consistently showing up, even when the run feels slow or difficult. They explore how this same principle applies to the gospel: spiritual growth rarely comes through dramatic moments, but through small, steady efforts over time. 00:00 – Introduction02:00 – The lesson endurance running teaches about perfection06:00 – Fueling your body and avoiding burnout10:30 – Line upon line: how real growth happens15:30 – Why you can’t skip the process of growth21:30 – God values effort, not perfection23:45 – Sponsor: Zunex Pest Control25:00 – Small daily deposits create spiritual change30:00 – Overcoming perfectionism and social pressure37:00 – Press forward with hope in Christ

Where Your Treasure Is – S3E10

Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/] Zunex Pest Control: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/ [https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/] In this episode of Endure to the End, Josh and Caitlin talk about the things we treasure in life and what those priorities reveal about our hearts. They reflect on how the values we grow up with such as faith, family, perseverance, service, and gratitude can shape who we become as adults. The conversation explores the difference between what the world often celebrates (status, money, popularity, and image) and what Christ taught truly matters. The episode ultimately invites listeners to pause and ask themselves an important question: What do I truly treasure, and where is it leading me? 00:00 – Introduction00:25 – What we treasure reveals who we become01:50 – Scripture: Alma 34 and preparing to meet God03:30 – Values learned from our parents growing up07:40 – Faith, family, and gratitude as core values10:00 – What Christ teaches us to treasure14:40 – The world’s treasures vs eternal treasures21:50 – Popular culture, status, and influence32:40 – Scripture about laying up treasures in heaven41:45 – How small daily choices shape our character46:05 – Final thoughts and invitation to reflect

People Pleasing isn't Christlike – S3E9

Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/] Zunex Pest Control: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/ [https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/] In this episode of Endure to the End, we talk about something deeply personal and incredibly common: people pleasing. For a long time, people pleasing felt sincere. It felt kind. It felt loving. But over time, we’ve learned that constantly over-explaining, overextending, and trying to control how others perceive us is not Christlike and it’s not peaceful. We talk about how easy it is to give away your power by managing other people’s emotions, controlling narratives, and fearing being misunderstood. But when we look at the Savior’s life, we don’t see someone who chased approval. We see someone calm, restrained, honest, and rooted in His relationship with the Father. Ultimately, this episode is about anchoring your identity in Christ rather than in how well you are perceived. When we know God understands our heart, we don’t have to beg to be understood by everyone else. People may misunderstand you. You may lose relationships. But if you are honest with yourself and striving to be Christlike, that is enough. 00:00 – Opening music00:03 – Welcome to Endure to the End00:40 – Introducing the topic of people pleasing01:12 – How people pleasing gives away your power02:24 – Sincerity and anxiety behind people pleasing03:18 – Christ didn’t over-explain Himself04:08 – Self-abandonment and emotional exhaustion05:02 – Letting people misunderstand you06:07 – Over-explaining is not Christlike07:20 – The “Let Them” mindset08:16 – Trying to control the narrative09:08 – When people hold onto their version of you10:26 – Christ was misunderstood and crucified11:22 – Being misunderstood by close relationships13:40 – Scripture: Moroni 8:1614:47 – God’s love is not conditional16:26 – Two good people can still talk past each other18:48 – Being understood by God more than man19:35 – Perfect love casts out fear20:52 – Love does not equal access21:14 – Jesus loved everyone but gave access to few22:08 – Correction reveals character23:31 – Sponsor: Zunex Pest Control24:04 – Correction and humility25:22 – Don’t force relationships26:20 – Habits vs personality28:24 – Scripture: Matthew 7:629:00 – Protecting your pearls30:18 – Shallow bonding vs safe connection31:38 – Seasons of independence32:24 – Not everyone belongs in your inner circle33:56 – Oversharing can strain your marriage34:52 – “Team No New Friends” season36:43 – Big rocks: spouse, kids, God38:18 – Losing people doesn’t mean losing yourself40:36 – Christ as the perfect interpersonal example42:31 – You are loved44:33 – Think Celestial moment

Choosing Forgiveness When It’s Hard – S3E8

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/enduretotheendpod/] Zunex Pest Control: https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/ [https://www.instagram.com/zunexpestco/] Today we talk about what it really looks like to forgive when it feels undeserved or unfair. So often, hurt leads us to people please, over-explain, or try to control the narrative just to protect ourselves. But forgiveness asks us to release that control and trust God instead. We reflect on the Savior’s example. His love was never conditional, yet He didn’t chase approval. We discuss how losing people doesn’t mean losing yourself, how God’s love remains steady through every season, and why forgiveness is less about excusing others and more about freeing your own heart. In the end, choosing forgiveness is choosing peace, perspective, and an eternal focus even when it’s hard. 00:00 – Welcome to Endure to the End 01:12 – How people pleasing gives away your power 08:16 – Trying to control the narrative 14:47 – God’s love is not conditional 21:14 – Jesus loved everyone but gave access to few 26:20 – Habits vs personality 31:38 – Seasons of independence 38:18 – Losing people doesn’t mean losing yourself 44:33 – Think Celestial moment