Perfection Is Expensive, Progression Is Free | POP Podcast Ep. 1

The picture of perfect we had is because people never showed us their progress. Welcome to Episode 1 of the POP Podcast. Mike and Charles sit down for the inaugural conversation, 3 years in the making, unpacking why perfectionism is the silent killer of your purpose, your peace, and your progression. In this episode: → Why perfection is expensive but progression is free → The labels you accept that become your limits → How comparison is the silent killer of progression → The Bella science test story (you have to hear this) → What your spouse would say you need to progress in → The Theology + Therapy + Community framework we'll build this whole season on → Why your obedience matters more than other people's opinions If you've been carrying the weight of trying to be perfect, at work, in your marriage, as a parent, in your faith, this is your permission to progress. We believe in Progression Over Perfection. Through theology, therapy, and community, God can turn trauma into triumph. 🔔 New episodes every Friday. Subscribe so you don't miss a drop. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold Open 1:05 Welcome to POP 1:54 Perfection Is Expensive, Progression Is Free 4:38 Why This Podcast, Why Now 5:25 "Everything Is Ahead" 7:10 Crucifying Perfectionism 8:50 The Labels That Become Limits 11:04 The Social Media Comparison Trap 13:05 First Memories of Perfectionism 14:12 Mike's Drum Story (Age 6) 18:46 Do You Love Me or the Perfect Me? 20:55 What Are You Actively Progressing In? 22:25 The Bella Cheating Story 24:14 Go Tickle & Being a Present Dad 27:16 What Would Your Wife Say? 33:58 Building Honesty Without Breaking the Relationship 37:45 Progressing in Your Craft 42:00 Obedience Over Perfectionism 46:16 Introducing Theology, Therapy & Community 52:02 Why Therapy Saved Our Lives 57:19 The Power of Community 1:01:38 The Shutdown Button Story 1:03:14 What to Expect This Season 📲 FOLLOW POP Instagram: @TheOfficialPOPpodcast TikTok: @TheOfficialPOPpodcast YouTube: @TheOfficialPOPpodcast 📲 FOLLOW THE HOSTS Mike: @iammiketodd Charles: @charlesmetcalf #POPPodcast #ProgressionOverPerfection #MichaelTodd #FaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast