We’re all wrestling with something. Whether you’re wrestling with your self-image, your faith in God, or even your life’s purpose – I’m here to tell you that you are not alone and to encourage you to find beauty in the midst of your struggle. My name is EmLed and this is the Wrestling With Life podcast :) In today’s totally self-obsessed digital age, we young people especially are under this insane pressure to chase perfection and superiority. We’ve grown up with social media and pop culture telling us we’ll find peace and happiness through success, money, popularity, and physical beauty – by literally “being better” than other people. Some of us get so caught up in this rat race that we end up believing the entire point of our time on earth is to make a name for ourselves and mess up as little as possible along the way. But where that kind of pride exists, there is also insecurity, shame, fear, greed, loneliness, bitterness, and anxiety – because inevitably, our flesh is going to fail us, comparison will consume us, and perfection will always be unattainable. Wrestling With Life is for those who are tired of the grind, competition, and selfishness of the world and who long for a more meaningful, peaceful, connected, and loving life. Together, we’re gonna look to Jesus for inspiration on how to live and love and give and feel. We’ll kick perfection and control and pride to the curb and intentionally seek how God may use our pain for good. We’ll explore how we can build community and lift others up and embrace humility. And above all else, we will strive to accept our beautifully messy, limited human nature and remember that the point of life is learning to unconditionally love one another – not rise above each other. And real quick, before you dive in, let me be very clear on what this podcast is NOT. Wrestling With Life does not exist to slap you with a Bible, judge you, or replace the voice of God. I am absolutely NOT a preacher, life coach, or therapist – nor will I ever pretend to be. I am simply a messy, deeply flawed human on a mission to eliminate the messages of perfection, self-reliance, and materialism that the world worships. Because sometimes I forget the truth – and when I buy those lies, my world is never darker. And if you’re here, I’m willing to bet you can relate. Whatever you’re wrestling with, you are not alone – let’s wrestle with life together. Follow @em_led11 on Instagram for more ＜3