In the heart of this graduation season, one young man took a nontraditional route to his degree and into a life of ministry. Matthew Sanchez is a content creator, entrepreneur, speaker and podcast host who aims to help people step into their God-given purpose. We talk about the Lord changing his mindset of doubt and feeling unworthy...how obedience can bring clarity in knowing God's hand is in what you're doing...overcoming his porn addiction...and how obstacles led to his calling, including an absent father. (3:25) This dreamer and former special ed student - who struggled in school - talks about graduating from Highlands College (connected to Church of the Highlands), with the goal of continuing to tell stories to help people find your gift and say yes or surrender to our mighty God, who uses broken people. Find out more about him at https://linktr.ee/Iammatthewsanchez?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=45a155b5-df51-4921-9fbb-976bafc3c024. (13:20) Matthew Sanchez also is vulnerable about not having a father around, how that pain became a blessing, helping him have empathy for others. (17:50) He also opens up about his destructive addiction to porn and how his Christian walk made him want to change. Getting rid of the old also gives more room for the new. (26:50) Facing feelings of shame, doubt, insecurity...Matthew needed a change of mindset. Along with very supportive women, like his grandmother, this young man say the God had a plan for him. A big part is showing up - he explains how that can mean a lot of things. An entertainer at heart, he found part of that to be his gift that God will use. (40:28) Matthew also has some wisdom about being obedient (can be scary) and how that can make it clear we are on God's path. Also hear his take on "God whispers"...knowing who you are...and wearing your brokenness on your sleeve. (54:28) He closes us out in prayer. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast, which I hope you'll subscribe to! Share it with your friends. Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and listen to any previous episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.