# #820 Freedom

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Podcast: [The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vibe-with-kelly-cardenas-963762)
Published: 2026-07-04T17:51:24+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelly-cardenas/episodes/820-Freedom-e3lleu5
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Duration seconds: 2049

## Resource

What if freedom isn't found by getting more... but by paying closer attention? On this special Fourth of July episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas , I share one of the most personal conversations I've had during my morning time with God. What started as a simple question— "What is freedom?" —turned into a life-changing reminder that shifted my perspective from everything I thought I needed to everything God has already done. This episode explores the powerful difference between listening and paying attention , why one is free while the other comes with a cost, and how trust is built through proven results—not blind faith. Inspired by Proverbs 4 , I also share a deeply personal story about walking through Chicago with my Pops before opening what would eventually become the most successful business of my career. At the time, I could only see obstacles. He could already see the promise. If you've ever questioned God's timing, struggled to trust the process, wrestled with fear, or found yourself focusing more on what you lack than what you've been given, this conversation is for you. In this episode we explore: What true freedom really looks like. Why gratitude changes your perspective. The difference between hearing God and paying attention to His principles. How trust creates hope, and hope strengthens faith. Why Proverbs 4 is just as relevant today as it was 3,000 years ago. The life-changing lesson my Pops taught me that continues to shape every decision I make. This isn't a conversation about chasing dreams. It's about recognizing the evidence God has already placed in your life and having the courage to walk forward because of it. If this episode encouraged you, please LIKE , COMMENT , SHARE , and SUBSCRIBE to the channel. Every interaction helps us cont…

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