Sometimes the biggest move of God happens when nobody is watching.

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, I sat down with Fernando and Faith to talk about leaving visible ministry, walking through cancer, stepping away from platform culture, and learning what it really means to trust God in the quiet seasons.

From running massive youth camps to planting a church in New Mexico with no guarantees, this conversation is raw, honest, emotional, and deeply needed for ministry leaders wrestling with calling, burnout, identity, and faith.

If you’ve ever wondered:

* “Did God forget me?”

* “Why does God keep slowing me down?”

* “What if ministry became my identity?”

* “How do I know when to step out in faith?”

…this episode is for you.

Whether you’re a youth pastor, church leadership, volunteer, church planter, or someone simply trying to follow God faithfully, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

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Time Stamps

00:00 – Coming Up

00:42 – From Big Stages to Church Planting

03:00 – The Diagnosis That Changed Everything

07:17 – When God Says “Not Yet”

09:23 – The Fear of Stepping Out

16:23 – From Platform Ministry to Quiet Ministry

18:45 – When Ministry Becomes Identity

22:13 – Beyond the Numbers

23:34 – Small Wins That Matter Most

27:05 – How to Step Out in Faith

29:10 – Stop Reading the Manual

30:23 – Final Encouragement + New Story Church

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Connect With Fernando and Faith:

Website: https://www.newstorylc.com/

Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-new-story-podcast/2747688/

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