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Practice Doesn't Make Perfect

You've probably heard the saying, "Practice makes perfect." It sounds right... but what if it's wrong?

The truth is, practice doesn't make perfect—it makes permanent. If you're practicing fear instead of faith, worry instead of trust, or control instead of surrender, those habits become your default way of living.

In this episode, Craig explores one of the most powerful stories in the Gospels—the father who cried out to Jesus, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24). Along the way, you'll discover why so many Christians remain frustrated in their spiritual walk, not because they don't believe in God, but because there are still areas where they struggle to believe God.

You'll discover:

• Why we've normalized doubt without realizing it
• The question hiding behind every fear
• Why practice doesn't produce perfection—it produces permanence
• Three biblical practices that will help you replace doubt with lasting faith
• How to make trusting God your new default response to life's challenges

You don't have to know what God will do to know how God will respond.

If you're tired of living with fear, frustration, or uncertainty, this episode will help you begin practicing something different.

Scripture: Mark 9:14–29, Hebrews 11:6, James 1:6–8, Romans 8:28–29, Psalm 13

Time Stamps

0:00 Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect

01:18 The Horse That Taught Me a Powerful Lesson 

02:08 Every Day You're Practicing Something 

04:11 The Father's Question: "If You Can..." 

04:42 Have We Normalized Doubt? 

05:46 Doubt Doesn't Mean You Don't Believe in God 

06:37 The Question Behind Every Fear 

07:17 Three Practices That Build Unshakable Faith 

07:19 #1 – Practice Confession 

08:16 You Don't Have to Know What God Will Do 

09:04 #2 – Practice Declaration 

10:56 David's Secret to Lasting Peace (Psalm 13) 

12:40 #3 – Practice Demonstration 

13:57 My Battle with Fear and Debate 

15:51 Practice Believing God 

16:00 Final Challenge: What Are You Practicing?

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