What if your struggles aren't a sign that you're failing?

Have you ever felt like your struggles were proof that you weren't growing enough?

Maybe you've found yourself wondering why you still stumble, why you sometimes forget to turn to Christ first, or why discipleship can still feel so difficult.

But what if those moments aren't evidence that something has gone wrong?

What if they're part of the very way God designed us to learn?

In this third episode of the Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ series, Kirstin explores the beautiful invitation to "be reconciled to God" and how that one phrase reshapes the way we understand grace, repentance, and spiritual growth.

Drawing from 2 Nephi 25:23 and 2 Nephi 2, she explains why opposition isn't a flaw in God's plan but an essential part of it. Through the powerful analogy of God's laboratory, Kirstin invites us to stop seeing every mistake as a verdict on our worth and begin viewing our experiences as opportunities to learn, grow, and walk more closely with Christ.

If you've ever struggled with feeling like you're not doing enough, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to become through Christ rather than striving for perfection on your own.

🌿 In This Episode

🌸 What it really means to be reconciled to God
🌸 Why "after all we can do" isn't the beginning of the invitation
🌸 How opposition is an intentional part of God's plan for our growth
🌸 Why Kirstin calls mortality "God's laboratory"
🌸 A healthier way to view mistakes, setbacks, and repentance
🌸 How to replace self-condemnation with curiosity and partnership with Christ

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ebnB6Rhuff0