๐Ÿ—ฝ How I Ended Up in New York at 1 AM


It's been a whirlwind week, so I'll keep it short.
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I'm writing you from inside Terminal 5...but it's not an airport seating area.
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It's the name of the venue where Podcast Movement 2026 is happening for the first time in New York City.

This morning, I helped kick off the conference as one of the first speakers - after flying in at 1am, following a 4 day church anniversary conference and a major gig last Saturday.

I know I'm walking in a season of grace and supernatural stamina, because....wow.

I'll have more takeaways when I have the chance to process and breathe a bit...

...but if you ever wondered if God can take you places you never thought you'd be, all based on a step of faith you took years ago...

...this is proof that He can.

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