In this episode of Echoes of Sunday, Dan and Pastor Steve dive deeply into Matthew 16–17, reflecting on Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and exploring how that unshakable truth becomes the foundation for the Church and for every believer’s life. Their conversation moves naturally from theology to real‑life ministry as they discuss the beauty of glimpsing Christ’s glory, the challenge of following Him through the valleys, and the tension pastors feel between wanting to steward their calling well and remembering that Christ alone builds His Church. With honesty and warmth, they open up about the emotional weight of shepherding people—the joy, the heartache, the doubts, and the deep privilege of walking with others through grief, storms, and seasons of uncertainty. Anchored by the powerful image of a lighthouse standing firm as waves crash around it, this episode reminds listeners that even when life feels overwhelming, our refuge is secure because Jesus, the Christ and Son of the living God, holds us fast.