Why Not Us
"Why Not Us?" is a podcast hosted by Dillon Phaneuf that dives into honest conversations about overcoming fear, self-doubt, and life's challenges. Through personal stories and spiritual insights, we explore how to embrace growth, faith, and the belief that we all have the potential to do great things. If you've ever asked yourself, "Why not me?", this podcast is for you. Tune in for honest, uplifting episodes that inspire you to take charge of your journey and reach your highest potential.
Why Not Us
Episode 32 - When Grace Becomes Real
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This episode wasn’t planned. It was poured out.
After a season of pruning, pressure, and quiet rebuilding, Dillon and Pastor Jamie sit down off the cuff to talk about what God’s been doing in the unseen.
They open up about what it feels like to come out from under the cloak of shame, finally, how Scripture comes alive once you’ve walked through the valley, and why real transformation doesn’t happen when life gets easier, it happens when grace becomes real.
This conversation hits the deeper layers of identity, obedience, and the slow process of being rebuilt by God, from platform to purpose, from performance to posture.
In this episode:
- When the Word stops being something you quote and becomes something you live
- How pruning reveals purpose, and why it hurts first
- What it means to release control and let God rebuild your foundation
- Why peace is the new measure of alignment
- The power of walking through weakness without shame
Scriptures referenced:
- Psalm 23:4–6 — Walking through the valley, not around it
- Isaiah 61:3 — The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness
- James 1:2–4 — The testing of faith produces endurance
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 — His grace is sufficient
Quote to remember:
“The rebuild wasn’t proof I failed, it was proof God wasn’t done.”
If you’re in a season where you feel hidden, humbled, or held back, this one’s for you.