When You Can't Feel God Anymore — Watch This Before You Give Up #faith
About this video
Shelton recounts his experience 15 years ago when he lost his NFL career and felt abandoned by people he had helped, describing how he turned to faith during his depression. He shares seven prayers he prayed during that low point, teaching that loss and loneliness can reveal who truly supports you and build stronger faith. Shelton argues that God removes certain people and opportunities to make room for better ones aligned with your purpose, and encourages viewers to trust that difficult seasons are preparing them for greater things ahead.
Key takeaways
- Shelton believes lonely and difficult seasons can build the strongest faith and reveal who genuinely cares about you versus who was only around for what they could take
- According to Shelton, losing things you think you need—like his sports career—can redirect you toward your true purpose and prevent you from settling for less than what’s meant for you
- Shelton teaches that rejection and people walking away creates space in your life for better relationships and opportunities that align with your growth and purpose
Episode details: published June 30, 2026 · 4.8K views · 12:39 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The talks summarized here are Trent Shelton’s own words and beliefs, presented for education; summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each episode itself.
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