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259. Her 25,000 Steps A Day Was Actually A Warning Sign - with Macie Jules

July 20, 2026

What happens when you stop shrinking, stop striving, and finally believe what God says about you?17-year-old author and entrepreneur Macy Jules shares how she overcame identity struggles, anxiety, perfectionism, unhealthy friendships, and an eating disorder by learning to abide in Christ instead of trying to control everything.Macy also reveals how she graduated two years early, turned her private journal entries into the book *Revealing Your Greatness*, and grew from 96 to more than 8,000 fo...

258. Perfectionism is One of the Lowest Standards You Can Have - with Preston Woody

July 14, 2026

Preston Woody is setting a new standard and letting us know just how suffocating perfectionism is. Zach Rippey is partnering with Preston Woody to get his message out to the world, impact people, and lead them toward a new standard in their lives. This is a segment we recorded LIVE at the cheers for 6 years show!Check out the new show "The Standard with Preston Woody" on our channel: HERE

257. The Human Experience of Losing a Best Friend

July 07, 2026

In 2020, I lost my best friend, Armani. It was brutal, sudden, tragic, and heartbreaking. I spent the first 3 years burying emotions, wrestling with grief, asking God tough questions, and living in a constant desperation for healing. God invited me to go to the same cabin, mountains, and river Armani spent his last days to seek healing and face the dragon of grief. What happened on that trip to Tellico Plains, Tennessee, will forever be with me and this story is one that will lead you closer ...