In this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step, Sunny sits down with pastor and author Ryan Wekenman to talk about his book Free Me from Me: Escaping the Maze of Self-Centeredness by Embracing a God-Centered Life.

Together, they unpack why so many Christians feel stuck in cycles of striving, comparison, burnout, shame, and self-reliance—and how even spiritual growth can become exhausting when we unknowingly keep ourselves at the center of the story.

Ryan shares practical insight into what he calls the “me maze”—patterns of performance, comparison, avoidance, and control that quietly shape our lives and keep us spiritually stuck.

This conversation offers a refreshing invitation to move from self-focus to surrender, release the pressure to “be enough,” and rediscover the rest that comes from placing Christ back at the center.

In this episode, we discuss:

What the “me maze” is and how it keeps us spiritually stuck
The four common patterns of self-centeredness: performer, comparer, avoider, and controller
Why self-help culture often leaves us more anxious, exhausted, and spiritually burned out
The difference between self-awareness and unhealthy self-focus
How surrender and God-centered living bring true freedom and rest