What do you do when life takes you into a valley you never expected? When fear, uncertainty, and circumstances beyond your control leave you feeling overwhelmed, where can you find peace?

In Episode 10 of The Overtime Podcast, Pastor Chris Perstrope sits down with Clint Shank to talk about faith, family, and finding God's presence in life's most difficult seasons. Clint shares his testimony and reflects on how God walked with him and his family through a frightening time with their daughter, Aria.

Drawing from Psalm 23 and Isaiah 35, we explore how God meets us in our lowest moments with His presence, strength, refreshment, and hope. Even when the road ahead feels rocky, God offers us a greater vision of His presence and reminds us that we are never alone in the valley.

We also explore Isaiah's prophecy of a highway of holiness, how Jesus is the Way, and the hope believers have in the future God has promised. And as we head into election week, we discuss the importance of living out our faith beyond the walls of the church and representing our biblical values in our workplaces, homes, communities, and civic lives.

BIG IDEA: Even in the Valley, God Offers Us a Greater Vision of His Presence.

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 23:2 “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

Sometimes God allows us to recognize our limitations so we can learn to depend on Him. When we reach the lowest points of life, He is still present, offering peace when the world around us feels anything but peaceful.

The road may be rocky, and the valleys may be deep, but Jesus is the Way. Through Him, we have the promise of redemption, security, and everlasting joy.

And while we wait for that promised future, God calls us to live with purpose right where we are—loving our families, serving our communities, sharing the hope of Jesus, and faithfully representing Him in our everyday lives.

Welcome to The Overtime Podcast—where we go beyond Sunday, dive deeper into the message, hear real stories, and talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life.