In this conversation, Matthew speaks with Danielle Strickland about her experiences with failure, the current cultural shifts within the church, and the importance of returning to the teachings of Jesus.   In particular, we hope that the thoughts on the internal journey required to shed pretense, the role of addiction recovery in fostering vulnerability, the church's struggle with confession and accountability, and redefining success in ministry through the lens of radical love and the transformative power of Jesus' acceptance will be helpful for you.   To hear more from Danielle you could visit here site or join us at the 24/7 Prayer South Africa national gathering from the 27-29 March 2025.   TAKE AWAYS Some parts of the church are thriving because they throw themselves into the hands of God. Let the light come, we are friends with the light. The core message of Jesus is a descending one. You can't really fail if you understand that you are living out of love. What would it look like in your life if you lived from love? Authenticity begins with internal work. Community support is crucial for healing. The church often struggles with genuine confession. Success in ministry should be redefined. Vulnerability is essential for true connection. Finding freedom starts with self-acceptance. KEY WORDS Danielle Strickland, failure, church, cultural shifts, Jesus, restoration, leadership, faith, community, love, authenticity, church leadership, mental health, community, recovery, confession, success, radical love, discipleship, vulnerability