Family, thank you to everyone who joined me today. Whether you spoke, listened quietly, or just needed to be in the room your presence mattered. What blessed me most was seeing how far this community stretches. Look at where God gathered us from: 📍 SF Bay Area 📍 Virginia (Richmond + more!) 📍 New Jersey 📍 Michigan 📍 Indiana 📍 Atlanta, GA 📍 Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 📍 Maryland 📍 Florida 📍 North Carolina 📍 Germany 🇩🇪 (yes… across the world!) Different locations.Different time zones.Same God. Same heart. Same hunger. This is exactly what Kingdom community looks like real people, real faith, real connection. Thank you for carving out the time. Thank you for trusting the space. Thank you for being part of what we’re building here. If you were there, drop something you learned below.If you missed it, you’re still family jump in the conversations anytime. We’re just getting started.

Scripture: “Stand therefore… having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” — Ephesians 6:14 What the Breastplate Protects The breastplate protects the heart and vital organs — the place of: • Identity • Emotions • Conscience • Worth • Motivation Spiritually, this is where: • Shame attacks • Condemnation lives • Guilt festers • “I’m not good enough” thoughts take root If Satan can wound your heart, he doesn’t have to destroy your faith… you’ll quit on your own. What Righteousness Actually Means (this is key) Righteousness is not: • Being perfect • Doing everything right • Being a “good Christian” • Getting it right as a parent every day Biblical righteousness means: Right standing with God because of Jesus not because of your performance. 📖 “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 5:21 That means: • You don’t earn it • You don’t lose it on bad days • You don’t disqualify yourself because you yelled, failed, or broke down If your righteousness comes from behavior, your heart is exposed every time you mess up. How You KNOW You’re Not Wearing the Breastplate This is important because many believers think they are. You’re not wearing it when: • You constantly replay your mistakes • You feel unworthy to pray • You avoid God after messing up • You parent from guilt instead of grace • You believe “God is disappointed in me” Those are heart wounds, not faith issues. And unprotected hearts bleed into: • Harsh parenting • Emotional withdrawal • Overcompensation • Burnout • Shame-driven discipline How to Put It On (Practically — every morning) You don’t feel righteous. You declare it. Before the day starts, say it out loud: “Father God, today I put on the breastplate of righteousness. I am in right standing with You not because of what I do, but because of what Jesus has done. I reject shame, condemnation, and guilt. My heart is guarded by truth and grace. I parent, live, and lead from righteousness not regret.”

What Holds Everything Together Scripture: “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth…” — Ephesians 6:14 Before Paul talks about shields, helmets, or swords, he starts with the belt — because without it, nothing else stays in place. In Roman armor, the belt wasn’t decorative. It held the breastplate in position. It anchored the sword. It kept the soldier from tripping over loose fabric. If the belt was missing, the soldier was exposed, unbalanced, and ineffective. Truth works the same way in your life. WHAT THE BELT OF TRUTH ACTUALLY PROTECTS The belt of truth protects you from living unanchored. Without truth: • Your emotions lead you • Your trauma speaks louder than God • Your past defines your present • Your fears make decisions for you • Your reactions control your parenting Truth doesn’t stop life from happening it keeps life from confusing you while it happens. Truth holds your thoughts together when your feelings are loud. Truth keeps you from believing lies when you’re tired, triggered, or overwhelmed. WHAT TRUTH IS (AND ISN’T) Truth is not: • What you feel in the moment • What your past taught you • What social media says parenting should look like • What trauma whispers when you’re triggered Truth is: • What God says — even when it contradicts your feelings • What Scripture declares — even when it confronts you • What remains steady when emotions fluctuate Jesus said: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) Notice He didn’t say ignore your feelings. He said know the truth — because truth is what frees you from being ruled by feelings. HOW TO PUT ON THE BELT OF TRUTH DAILY You don’t “feel” the belt of truth. You choose it. Every morning before the kids wake up, before your phone, before the chaos you decide what voice leads you today. Putting on the belt of truth looks like: • Pausing before reacting • Asking: “Is this thought aligned with what God says?” • Refusing to agree with lies just because they sound familiar

Starting tomorrow, we’re beginning a deep teaching series where we break down each piece of the Armor of God not the kiddie version, not the “just be strong” version… I mean how to actually use it in real life, real parenting, real spiritual warfare, and real mental battles. Because let’s be honest… A lot of us know the verses, but we don’t know how to wear the armor when life starts swinging. Here’s the schedule: DAY 1 — The Belt of Truth How truth holds your life together… and how lies unravel your parenting. DAY 2 — The Breastplate of Righteousness Protection for your heart. How to stop living in guilt, shame, and condemnation. DAY 3 — The Shoes of Peace Peace isn’t a personality trait — it’s spiritual equipment. How to walk steady when life is chaotic. DAY 4 — The Shield of Faith How to block fiery darts: anxiety, fear, intrusive thoughts, comparison, and doubt. DAY 5 — The Helmet of Salvation Mind protection. Identity protection. How to fight for your mind when your emotions get loud. DAY 6 — The Sword of the Spirit (The Word of God) How to use Scripture like a weapon — not a quote for a caption. We’re getting practical. BONUS DAY (optional) — Prayer & Staying Covered Because armor without prayer is like getting dressed and never leaving the house. 🔥 This series is for anyone who’s tired of feeling spiritually “naked” in parenting, marriage, emotions, and everyday life. I will post between 5:30 and 6AM EST

What’s something you wish people talked about more when it comes to faith + parenting? The doubts. The exhaustion. The guilt. The moments you feel like you’re failing God and your kids at the same time. Nothing is off-limits here. . Drop it below 👇🏽