Our Father Lutheran Church

In this episode, Vanessa opens up about growing up in the South, wrestling with doubt in adulthood, and the defining “aha” moments that reshaped her faith. Together with Pastor Nate, she unpacks the depth and tension of James 4:8—what it really means to draw near to God, and how He meets us there. She also shares the simple, intentional habits that have anchored her daily walk with Jesus and made her faith real in everyday life.

As we continue the series about the I AM statements of Jesus, Pastor Nate Peregoy asks three questions: Who is the Vine? What is its Fruit? How do we grow today? The answer to the last question defies conventional wisdom and invites us to change from the outside in.