# When You Derail Your Own Life | Pastor Aaron Sterling

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Podcast: [Hickory Ridge-cast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hickory-ridge-cast-4795871)
Published: 2026-07-13T19:37:48+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/hickory-ridge/2986180
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## Resource

Can God redeem the mess you've made? Pastor Aaron opens up about an eight-year season of running from God, the consequences of his choices, and the moment he realized that while he was walking away, God was already preparing the way back. This honest message about identity, grace, and redemption offers hope to anyone who feels stuck, ashamed, or like they've wandered off the path God had for them.

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