Hey y'all, welcome back to the Confessions of a Crappy Christian Podcast.

A place where you and all of your crap are not just welcome, you're wanted.

I'm your host Blake Gieche, and every week I'm showing up with a new friend to talk about

the things we're really great at, the ways Christ fills in the gaps on the things that

we're not, and how he has been faithful to make his power perfect in our weaknesses.

My hope is that you walk away feeling empowered and not alone in your struggles, and that

people sharing their stories pushes you to share yours.

Alright, let's do this.

Alright y'all, we are back with another solo episode this week.

If you've been following along on social media, you know that the last two weeks have been

a little bit cray for a lack of better description.

I didn't go on the trip to Africa that I'd been planning for months.

I took on the hustle movement on my Instagram, and hey, it's Mental Health Awareness Month,

which feels appropriate.

This episode isn't going to be a life update because as much as I know that y'all care

about me as a person, that's just not what this platform is for.

You can follow me on Instagram if that's what you're looking for, but what I do want

to share is what God has taught me and shown me through the last two weeks of a whirlwind.

So let's start with Africa.

If you're unaware, I was supposed to be in Uganda for 12 days, starting at the end of April

through the beginning of May.

I was invited by an incredible nonprofit called Shine Uganda to go and see their home

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