When You Want to Quit: How to Keep Going When Life Feels Too Hard
Chosen By Jesus with Kelley Tyan and Taylor Tyan
Release Date: 07/14/2025
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Are you struggling to stay strong right now? Feeling burned out, discouraged, or ready to walk away?
In this episode, Kelley and Taylor Tyan are diving into one of the most searched - and silently lived - questions among believers: "How do I keep going when life feels too hard?"
This is a real conversation for anyone dealing with mental exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, spiritual burnout, or faith fatigue.
Whether you're battling anxiety, wondering where God is in the chaos, or simply tired of trying-this Christian podcast is here to meet you where you are.
From personal stories, to Biblical truth, you'll walk away with practical encouragement and faith filled perspective on how to keep moving forward with God's strength, not just your own.
In this episode:
*Why quitting feels easier than continuing
*How spiritual warfare shows up as mental fatigue
*Recognizing the lies of the enemy that fuel discouragement
*How to walk in faith when your feelings say. "I'm done"
*The difference between willpower and God's sustaining power
*Galatians 6:9 and the promise of breakthrough if you don't give up
Scripture Focus: "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
You're not alone if...
You've questioned your purpose or calling
You've felt abandoned by God in your pain
You've thought, "I can't keep doing this"
You're silently walking through fear, failure, or depression
This faith-based encouragement will help you rise again, rebuild resilience, and rediscover that your story's not over.
And if you're tuning in from Texas, or anywhere else the battle feels heavy, we're standing with you in prayer.
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