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What if the thing that felt like failure was actually a redirection toward your true calling?

In this episode, Willow sits down with Pastor Kurt Langstraat, who shares the powerful story of how a devastating injury in his youth ended his dreams of a future in athletics—but opened the door to a life of unexpected purpose. Through Kurt’s journey, you'll hear how God uses disappointment, comparison, and even heartbreak to shape something greater than we could imagine.

Meet Pastor Kurt Langstraat

Kurt is a seasoned pastor who has faithfully served in ministry for decades. His story is marked by deep faith, honest wrestling, and a genuine heart for people. From crushed dreams to calling, Kurt shares how God transformed pain into purpose and offers wisdom from a life lived in grace and service.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How a career-ending injury became a turning point in Kurt’s faith journey
• The toxic impact of comparison and how to break free from it
• Why our perceived failures may actually be spiritual invitations
• The importance of living from grace instead of striving
• How God can reframe your identity when dreams fall apart

How This Episode Will Encourage You

This conversation will remind you that your story isn’t over when plans fall through. Kurt’s gentle, seasoned wisdom will speak to anyone who has ever faced disappointment or felt like they weren’t enough. You’ll walk away encouraged to live rooted in grace, trusting God to bring purpose from the unexpected.

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• Personal and Powerful - This study reminds us that God intersects with our lives in ways that are both deeply personal and undeniably powerful.

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