{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Darren LaCroix: When Failure Becomes Your Calling","description":"What if the thing you're failing at today is somehow connected to where God is taking you tomorrow? Darren LaCroix knows something about failure. Long before he became a World Champion of Public Speaking, professional speaker, coach, and mentor to speakers around the world, Darren had to be willing to be bad at something before he could become great at it. In this episode of Why I Believe, Darren joins Michelle Von Ruden for a conversation that goes beyond speaking and success. It's about the journey. The failures. The people God puts in our path. The willingness to keep learning when it would be easier to quit. And the faith to believe that where we are today isn't necessarily where our story ends. Darren shares pieces of his journey from struggling on stage to eventually standing on some of the biggest stages in the speaking world\u2014and the lessons, mentors, persistence, and faith that shaped him along the way. We talk about what failure can teach us, why growth requires humility, the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who will challenge us, and what happens when we stop allowing our current ability to determine what's possible for our future. Because sometimes the thing that feels like proof that we're not good enough is simply the beginning of the story. If you've ever failed at something, questioned whether you had what it takes, or wondered whether you should keep going, Darren's story is one you need to hear. Your failure doesn't have to be your ending. God may still have something to do with it. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen to Why I Believe wherever you get your podcasts. Real Stories. Real Faith. Real Impact. You can reach Darren LaCroix at \u2022 Darren LaCroix, CSP, AS, WCPS | LinkedIn Want to share your story? Michelle is currently accepting guest applications for&amp;nbsp;Why I Believe.  \ud83d\udc49 Apply here: https:\/\/www.michellevonruden.com\/whyibelieve-apply Ready to take the next step? If you\u2019re feeling called to grow deeper in your faith, identity, or purpose, Michelle would be honored to walk alongside you.  \ud83d\udc49 Book a conversation: Book Your Discovery Call with Michelle Von Ruden  \ud83d\udc49 Learn more about coaching: Von Ruden Coaching and Consulting LLC- INDIVIDUALS Remember, you don\u2019t have to be perfect to be called. You don\u2019t have to have it all figured out to say yes. God will meet you right where you are. ","author_name":"Why I Believe","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/WhyIBelieve","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42680375\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/205744575"}