Stepping Away

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Matt announces he's taking a leave of absence from the One Verse Daily Devotional, leaving listeners wondering why.

In this episode, host Matt McCarrick opens by announcing he is stepping away from the One Verse Daily Devotional podcast after over a month without a new episode. He states he is taking a leave of absence or sabbatical to rest and discern what God has next for his life. Matt requests listeners not unsubscribe, as he plans to return on January 1, 2022, though he acknowledges this is not a guaranteed date. He explains that he lacks the energy to continue the podcast consistently right now, emphasizing this is not due to personal or family issues but a period of seeking direction. A major factor is his new full-time job working night shifts from 6:30 PM to 5:30 AM four nights a week at Amazon, which leaves him physically drained and often voiceless, making recording difficult. Matt expresses gratitude to listeners who have offered financial support, though he declines it for now. He shares podcast metrics, including approximately 950 episodes, over 750,000 total downloads, and 30,000-40,000 monthly downloads, noting he hoped to reach one million downloads this year. The growth has been organic, without paid advertising. Matt then transitions to a devotional segment, reading Matthew 5:14-16 about being the light of the world. He clarifies that salvation comes through belief in Jesus, not good deeds, but that good deeds allow believers to glorify God. He encourages listeners to let their light shine in a hurting world. Matt reiterates his plan to take a break for the remainder of 2021, possibly working on a print book version of the devotional. He asks for prayers regarding his family's provision and a goal to buy a house. The episode concludes emotionally as Matt apologizes for the delay in announcing this and expresses his love for the audience, stating he won't edit out his emotional moments.

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