Letting Go to Move Forward: What to Leave in the Past

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Pastor Mike dives into God’s Word and unpacks what it really means for our daily lives. No complicated theology, just real, practical truth straight from Scripture that encourages, challenges, and inspires. 

Mike Franklin is the Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. As an influential religious leader, Mike carries years of experience in guiding spiritual communities and fostering deep, meaningful faith experiences. He is celebrated for his insightful interpretations of scripture and his ability to connect with audiences through his teachings. Mike also engages with wider audiences as a host on Morning Light, a segment on My Country 99.3WCON, where he imparts wisdom on spiritual matters and the power of faith.

Episode Notes:

In this episode of Morning Light, Mike Franklin continues the conversation on leaving the past behind and pressing forward into God’s purpose. Building on Isaiah 43 and Philippians 3, Mike outlines four things believers must release in order to live fully in the present: sins, the shame those sins created, past setbacks, and even past successes. While God forgives sin and removes shame through grace, we are also called to forgive ourselves and stop allowing failures to define our identity. Mike reminds listeners that setbacks are not life sentences but learning moments God can use to shape us. He also challenges us not to live off past victories, but to seek what God is doing today. This message encourages believers to stop dwelling in what was—good or bad—and instead strain forward toward the calling God has placed on their lives now.