Having a gift - pt 1

spent a long time thinking followers meant community. But somewhere along the way, my understanding of both began to change.Before Christ, I created content to inspire people, make an impact, and, if I’m being honest, feed my own ego. I cared about the numbers and what they represented. But following Jesus has challenged me to examine not just what I create, but why I create it.I don’t want people to simply watch me. I want to build something we can be part of together.When I look at the early church in Acts 2, I see something deeper than an audience. I see people sharing life, growing together, and living out their faith in community.That’s the heart behind Fullcrcl. Not chasing numbers or building a platform for the sake of having one, but creating space for meaningful conversations, genuine connection, and a shared pursuit of Christ.Because there’s a difference between having followers and belonging to a community. And I’m still learning what it means to build the latter.

Month three of fatherhood has been transformative.Watching my son grow has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Every day, something changes. He’s becoming more aware, more curious, more expressive, and more himself. And somehow, I’m watching him transform while experiencing a transformation of my own.But this month also brought a difficult realization: my son doesn’t know me as well as I’d like because I’m not around as much as I want to be. And that hurts.It’s made me think differently about time, presence, and what it means to be a father. Providing for your family matters, but so does showing up. I don’t want to look back and regret the moments I could have been there for. I want my son to know his father because his father chose to be present.If you’re a father navigating this season, this is your reminder: choose to show up. When your baby needs you, be there. When your wife needs help, step in. Don’t wait for the perfect moment to become the father you want to be. Start with the time you have today.This is Fatherhood in Real Time — an honest look at fatherhood as I’m living it, learning through it, and being formed by it.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━CONNECT WITH MEYouTube: @fullcrclInstagram:   / imjustincain  Tik Tok:   / imjustincain  THE FULLCRCL:Fatherhood is teaching me that time isn’t just something we spend; it’s something we choose to give. We can provide for our families and still miss the moments that matter most. Formation begins when we choose to be present, even when it’s inconvenient.Be intentional with your time. Show up for your family. Choose the moments you’ll want to remember.

In this episode I cover what unlearning has been like for me during fatherhood so far.

Justin unpacks how he navigated the second month of fatherhood.

Listen as Justin processes his first month of fatherhood.

after two years away from podcasting, i became a father.fatherhood changed me. it slowed me down, stretched me, and gave me new eyes for purpose.what feels like a resurgence creatively is really something deeper: obedience.i believe the Lord is calling me back to create, speak, and steward what He’s placed in me.stay awhile. there’s more to come.

Justin briefly discusses his recent struggles with anxiety and ultimately emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit over it. He also encourages listeners not to be intimidated by their anxiety but to remember that it lacks the power to control them.

In this episode, I talk about friendship, and being intentional in friendship.

Justin goes a little bit into sharpening the gifts we have and making them a skill. He will expound more in the next episode of Fullcrcl podcast.

In this raw and uncut episode Justin elaborates on where he’s been the last few months - Why he’s taken a break - And what’s next for fullcrcl!!!