Sep 8, 2026 · 20 min · 6 segments
Get so focused on your goals that you miss the warning signs? In this episode, we share a real-life mountain climbing story with powerful lessons on determination and wisdom. - The dangers of…
Darran CragerHost
Shelly CragerHostWelcome to Simply Relational, where we elevate marriages and equip parents to lead with faith, wisdom, and purpose.

Have you ever been so focused on getting somewhere that you completely miss the signs telling you to stop? Because sometimes determination is exactly what gets us to where we want to go, but sometimes it gets us in trouble.

And every once in a while, we just want to pause and just talk about life, just share some inspirational life things.

And one of the things that I love about you the most, Darren, is you are amazing at telling some of your real life stories.

So today we're going to actually just talk about a story of a situation that actually happened to you.
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Welcome to Simply Relational, where we elevate marriages and equip parents to lead with faith, wisdom, and purpose.

Have you ever been so focused on getting somewhere that you completely miss the signs telling you to stop? Because sometimes determination is exactly what gets us to where we want to go, but sometimes it gets us in trouble.

And every once in a while, we just want to pause and just talk about life, just share some inspirational life things.

And one of the things that I love about you the most, Darren, is you are amazing at telling some of your real life stories.

So today we're going to actually just talk about a story of a situation that actually happened to you.