In this powerful episode, we share the heart and vision behind our decision to plant a church in the rapidly growing city of Kyle, Texas. This has been a long time coming—what began as a seed years ago is now taking root.

My wife has felt ready for this step for quite some time, while I wrestled with hesitation and uncertainty. But as our city expands and the need for a Kingdom-focused community becomes more clear, God has opened my eyes to what He’s been preparing us for all along.

We dive into the process of discerning this calling, the journey of preparation we've walked through, and how the group of leaders surrounding us right now has brought both clarity and confidence to move forward. You'll hear how mentorship, timing, and the right environment have helped shape our vision.

We also walk through the timeline of our church plant launch—from vision to implementation—as we prepare to step into this new chapter in early 2026.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into planting a church, felt a tug toward ministry, or want a behind-the-scenes look at how God calls and confirms, this episode is for you.

As important as emotional health is, physical health is really necessary as well in order to live holistically.  Natalie shares her journey over the summer that led to 30lbs of weight loss and how the changes she's made have become major staples in her life moving forward. Listen in as Chris quizzes Natalie on some of the tips and tricks she's implemented on her transformation journey!

Perhaps it's a first world problem deciding whether or not to send your kids to public or private school given plenty of kiddos in our world won't be going to school anywhere this year. Nevertheless, we're thankful that we get to make this decision and certainly recognize it as a gift. Listen in as Chris and Natalie tell the story of their journey on arriving to the decisions they've made regarding where their four boys have gone to school and the pros and cons to these decisions.