Closed Doors, Open Faith: 100 Episodes Later

100 Episodes

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From the porch to the couch or wherever I be. Real talk my way, real life. Yeah, that's me. No scripts, no filters, just saying how I feel. And today I'm getting real. Welcome back to Ask Velvet. And if you've been rocking with me, you already know. This right here is episode one hundred one zero zero. And I'm not even gonna lie, that feels amazing to say. One hundred episodes, that's a milestone. That's something I didn't even know I would reach when I first started this podcast. And I just want to say thank you to everyone who has listened, who has supported, who has taken time out of their day to hear me speak. Thank you. Because this right here, this means more to me than you probably even realize. This past year it's been one of the hardest seasons of my life. It's been emotional, it's been heavy, it's been a roller coaster. Imagine working for a company for eight years, being consistent, doing everything right, and then one day you get an email. No warning, no conversation, just an email saying the company is permanently closed. Just like that. And now you're left trying to figure out what's next. So I did what I could, I filed for unemployment, and while I had it, I kept trying, application after application, going in person, asking questions, and hearing the same thing. Apply online. And I did that over and over again and still nothing. And after a while it starts to get to you because you start asking yourself how do I have all these qualifications and still can't get hired? And I'm gonna be real with you. I've been there. I've been the angry one, I've been the frustrated one. I've been the one asking why is this happening to me? What did I do to deserve this? I've been in that place where I felt hopeless. And yes, I felt depressed too. That heaviness, that weight, that feeling like nothing is going the way you thought it would. I felt it. So if you're feeling that right now, I need you to hear me. It's okay to cry. I've cried. It's okay to feel angry. I felt that too. It's okay to feel depressed. You are not alone. But here's what I've also learned. Just because you feel stuck doesn't mean you're not moving. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean God isn't working. And because I've also been the one to sit down and talk to God, asking him to help me, asking him to guide me, asking him to show me where I'm supposed to go. And I know God answers prayers. He just doesn't always answer them when we want him to. And that's where patience comes in, because sometimes God slows everything down so we can sit still, so we can reevaluate. And that's exactly what I've been doing sitting down, reevaluating my life, praying every single day. And little by little I can see it, I can feel the shift, I can see where God is leading me, and honestly, it's been leading me right back here to this podcast. And that's why hitting one hundred episodes means so much to me. Because this doesn't just come from a place of success, it came from a place of struggle. This podcast helped me through my depression, it gave me purpose again. It gave me a space where I could be free to say what I want to say, to laugh, to be real, to even sound crazy sometimes, and still be heard. And the fact that y'all showed up, that y'all listened, that's a blessing I don't take lightly. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you. And if you're listening right now, going through your own storm, don't give up, don't lose hope. Your season of struggle will not last forever. It might take time, it might not look how you expect it, but it will end. Just stay prayerful, stay patient, and keep believing. Things will get better. So yeah, this is episode one hundred one zero zero. And I'm proud of myself. I'm grateful, I'm blessed, and I'm thankful for every single one of you who has been part of this journey. And I'm excited because season three is about to be even better. Bigger conversations, more real moments, more truths, and I can't wait to take y'all with me. And I'm going to be real with you. This podcast means everything to me. It's helped me through one of the hardest seasons of my life. So I did create a go for me to help support this podcast so I can keep showing up, keep creating, and keep reaching people like you. So if you've ever listened and felt something, if you've ever been encouraged or felt less alone, and you're able to give, anything helps, truly. And if you can't give right now, I understand, you can still support by sharing this podcast, telling somebody about it, helping this message reach someone who needs it. Because this is bigger than me. This is about real people, real struggles and real faith. So thank you for listening, for supporting, and for being here. And remember, it's okay to cry, it's okay to feel angry, it's okay to feel depressed. Just don't give up. Stay prayerful, stay patient, and keep believing, because your season of being in need will not last forever. Until next time, from the porch to the couch or wherever life takes you, keep it real, keep your faith strong, and don't give up on yourself.