Calling, Timing, and the Courage to Go (with Connor Grim) | Afterthoughts Podcast - Ep. 138

Life was always meant to be bigger than existence. In this episode, our old friend Connor Grim joins Doug and Ethan to talk about calling, God's timing, and the long road that led his family to Austin to plant Cornerstone Austin. After more than a decade at Red Rocks in Denver, Connor shares the story of an eight-year wait, what it costs to leave a life you love to build something new, and the quiet courage it takes to catch a wave God is already making. Chapters 0:00 Welcome and reconnecting with Connor 2:48 Planting Cornerstone Austin 7:55 Where the church planting dream began 13:17 Questions with Kayla: trips and teams 21:19 The ice storm and an army crawl 28:10 The first trip to Austin 31:46 The difference between calling and timing 41:03 The vision behind Cornerstone 47:09 The poverty of meaning 51:15 God makes the wave 53:47 The cost of following the call 58:49 How to connect with Cornerstone Learn more about Connor and Erin's new church plant, Cornerstone Austin, a people of faith, a voice of hope, known by love. Cornerstone Austin: https://cornerstoneaustin.church Cornerstone on Instagram:   / cornerstone.austin   __ SUBSCRIBE: @redrocksaustin Need PRAYER? https://my.redrocksaustin.com/prayer Are you ready to say YES to Jesus? https://redrockschurch.com/yes SUPPORT our mission: https://www.redrockschurch.com/give SHARE your story: my.redrockschurch.com/shareyourstory We are so glad you are joining us! On this channel you'll find teachings from pastor Doug Wekenman, Ryan Wekenman, Ethan Matott and others, as well as worship experiences from Red Rocks Worship. You'll hear what the Bible has to say about anxiety and mental health, living a life of joy, what to do in hard times, finding your purpose, and so much more! We hope you feel encouraged and supported as you grow in your faith. You are welcome here just as you are! At Red Rocks Church, we believe that we are a bunch of broken people, pursuing a perfect, loving God. Our mission is to know God, live on purpose, and change the world. We want you to know that you are loved, valued, and accepted, and you are welcome here just as you are! Find out more about our community at https://www.redrockschurch.com/austin or download our app: https://www.redrockschurch.com/app #dougwekenman #ryanwekenman #ethanmatott #redrocksaustin