A new year often comes with pressure to reinvent ourselves—but what if the real work isn’t becoming someone new, but returning to what actually guides us? In this episode, we unpack the difference between horizontal morality and vertical morality, and why that distinction matters for Christians.We talk about how cultural standards often shape what we call “good,” how easily faith can drift into people-pleasing, and which should our lives should ultimately be guided by. This conversation sets the tone for the year ahead by asking a simple but challenging question: Who are we really living for?Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fjqdx2rz1_ESpecial thanks to our sponsors:JLP CPA Upliftd Stream Edgewater Investment GroupSupport the Show:Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcastWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcastLearn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.comLike the episode? Subscribe, review, and share with a friend.Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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