There’s a moment most people recognize, even if they don’t talk about it.

You look at everything in front of you—the responsibilities, the expectations, the people depending on you—and your first honest thought is:

“I don’t have the energy for this.”

Not later. Not after rest. Right now.

In this episode, Jonathan and David sit down with Abbie Halberstadt to explore what it looks like to live faithfully in that exact space—not after the struggle is resolved, but in the middle of it.

As a mother of ten, Abbie brings a perspective shaped by constant demand, limited capacity, and the daily choice to keep moving forward anyway. One of the most compelling ideas she shares is a complete reframing of how we think about energy and motivation.

Instead of waiting until you feel ready, she argues that movement itself is often what creates the strength you need.

“You don’t have energy. You make energy.”

But this isn’t just about productivity or mindset. At its core, this conversation is about dependence—what happens when you stop pretending you’re enough on your own and start operating from a place of faith instead.

Because the deeper truth isn’t that you suddenly become capable.

It’s that you move forward anyway, trusting that your weakness isn’t the end of the story.

“I don’t have what it takes—but God’s strength is made perfect in my weakness.”

This episode is a grounded and honest look at responsibility, faith, and perseverance—not as abstract ideals, but as daily practices lived out in the middle of real life.

Thanks for listening.

And as always,

Be Unbound.