About Cam's Story of Faith, Community and Purpose

What happens when God breaks through our masks of performance and anxiety? When 23-year-old Cam Escalante arrived at Texas State University, she was convinced she'd made a mistake and desperately wanted to transfer schools. Little did she know that God had orchestrated this season to completely transform her understanding of belonging, community, and authentic faith.

In this heartfelt conversation with Denise Jackson, Cam vulnerably shares her journey from crippling anxiety to genuine joy. The turning point came when friends at Crosstalk college ministry noticed her distress and surrounded her with unconditional acceptance, telling her she didn't need to pretend things were okay when they weren't. This simple yet profound moment of community began dismantling years of self-protection and performance-based identity.

Cam's testimony weaves together remarkable stories of God's specific provision throughout her life – from miraculously receiving pizza as a hungry middle schooler after a simple prayer, to now serving at Camp Eagle, the very place where she first personally encountered Jesus at age ten. The beautiful full-circle nature of her story demonstrates God's intricate involvement in our journeys.

For anyone struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or the need for approval, Cam offers transformative wisdom: "You don't have to earn affection. You don't have to strive anymore. You don't have to perform or pretend to belong." Her message reminds us that we are both "called and kept" by God – nothing we do or don't do changes His unfailing love for us.

Listen as Cam shares how finding true community changed everything and learn how you too can experience freedom from the exhausting cycle of performance and discover the joy that comes from simply being loved.

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