Choose Your Battles: Fighting for Growth vs. Fighting to Impress

Send us a text Have you ever felt trapped between the person you"ve been and the person you"re meant to become? That uncomfortable space of transformation is exactly where Aaron Thomas finds himself. Aaron opens his heart about the mental struggle he"s been experiencing while trying to deepen his relationship with God. He describes the intense pressure that comes from trying to let go of an old identity while simultaneously resisting the birth of something new. "The old has gone, the new is here," he quotes from 2 Corinthians 5:17, but acknowledges that the space between old and new can be excruciating. With remarkable honesty, Aaron shares how this resistance to transformation has led him back to old patterns like pornography, which then creates additional layers of shame, inadequacy, and isolation. He explores the irony of men demanding submission from others while refusing to submit themselves to anything higher.  This episode serves as a powerful reminder that pressure will eventually find release—either through the birth of something new or the destructive bursting of pipes. Aaron challenges listeners to choose their battles wisely: fight to become your best self rather than fighting to impress others with a false image of masculinity. The world doesn"t get easier, but you will get stronger. If you"re struggling with identity, purpose, or transformation, this episode offers both compassionate understanding and a clarion call to embrace the discomfort of growth. Subscribe now and join a community of men committed to becoming the best versions of themselves. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ...