If you’re doing everything you can… but it still feels like it isn’t enough, the Rubik's Cube may help! In this Pastor Reacts episode, we look at two powerful scenes from The Pursuit of Happyness and pull out practical hope for anyone feeling financial pressure, job uncertainty, money fear or that constant “what if?” anxiety. Big idea: Money fear makes us scramble faster—but the Rubik’s Cube reminds us: the center doesn’t move. And neither does your worth as a person. In this video you’ll get: ✅ a simple way to calm the “scramble” feeling ✅ a one-step plan for the next 24 hours (one layer at a time) ✅ encouragement for showing up even when you feel behind Part 2 (Simple Faith) goes deeper on the WHY beneath money fear—how it often turns into control fear, and how to begin trusting God when you can’t control outcomes. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr3_RVHhnNhRbaUdMmu97uXeZ1O-c5W8x If you want, comment your “one move” step for the next 24 hours (one call, one application, one conversation, one plan). It may help someone else feel less alone. 📌 Subscribe for weekly Pastor Reacts + Simple Faith teachings. ______________________________ Books and Resources Mentioned ▶ 👉 Total Money Makeover: Dave Ramsey https://amzn.to/4pvkwHo 👉 Download Your 5 Day Spiritual Reset Free eBook: https://pauldwillis.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/5DayReset 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more videos about following Jesus in simple, practical ways: www.youtube.com/@SimpleFaithTV ______________________________ Video Chapters ▶ 00:00 - Welcome 00:07 - Rubik's Cube scene from The Pursuit of Happyness 00:42 - Pastor Paul's Thoughts 01:37 - Scene 2 - Finishing The Cube - Some people will believe in you 02:07 - Find Your Center - Jesus 03:43 - Chris' Interview Scene 05:03 - Two Traps of Money Fear 06:30 - What to do with the anxiety of "I'm doing all I can but it isn't enough." 07:15 - Subscribe and join the tribe - We Love You ______________________________ Fair Use Disclaimer ▶ This video uses copyrighted material under the fair use doctrine for commentary and criticism. All rights and ownership of the clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no ownership is claimed. Movie clips are used for commentary, critique, and teaching purposes. Please contact us for any revisions necessary to maintain full compliance under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976. All clips © Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and GH One LLC. _____________________________ Our Mission ▶ To make following Jesus simple, life-giving, and hope-filled. This Video Is About ▶ Hi, I'm Pastor Paul, and this is Pastor Reacts, where we watch some movie scenes that carry real life weight and pull out some practical hope you can use. Most people handle money fear the same way, scrambling faster, more overtime, more panic, more pressure. A lot of us feel like this, feeling like we're doing everything we can but it isn't enough, especially when it comes to our personal finance and the challenges of how to make money. This video explores how the Rubik's Cube teaches us about our worth as people. ______________________________ Follow Pastor Paul on Social Media ▶  @pauldwillis  https://www.facebook.com/pdwillis https://www.x.com/pastorpwillis https://www.pauldwillis.com ______________________________ Disclaimer ▶ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. We are only offering advice and not professional counsel. Remember, God loves you and so do I! Pastor Paul D. Willis #MoneyFear #FinancialAnxiety #PastorReacts #FaithOverFear #pursuitofhappyness

If you're doing everything you can and it still doesn't feel like enough, this message is for you. This video explores how the **rubik cube** teaches us powerful lessons about **self worth** and navigating **money fear**. Discover practical **life advice** and a shift in **mindset** to embrace **faith over fear**.

Do you feel financial pressure or that constant "what if?" anxiety? In this Pastor Reacts episode, we use the rubik cube as a powerful metaphor to address money fear and offer practical hope for anyone feeling financial stress management challenges. Discover how to deal with money anxiety by understanding that your self worth, like the center of the cube, remains constant, providing a foundation for personal finance and a faith over fear approach to life. 🙌 📌 Subscribe for weekly Pastor Reacts + Simple Faith teachings.

Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you don’t care. Often, exhaustion comes from caring deeply and trying to carry too much for too long. In this Simple Faith reflection, we slow down and explore why saying no doesn’t make you selfish, why having limits doesn’t mean you’re failing, and why caring deeply does not mean carrying everything. If you’ve been afraid that resting, slowing down, or setting boundaries would let people down, this message is for you. We dive a little deeper as we're inspired by our Pastor Reacts video to The Santa Clause movie. We reflect on the quiet wisdom of Jesus’ way of living, this video offers permission to release what was never meant to stay in your hands. Welcome to Simple Faith — a place for honest faith, emotional safety, and room to breathe when life feels heavy. ______________________________ Video Chapters ▶ 00:00 - A Lot Of People Feel Exhausted Right Now 00:02 - Not Because They Don't Care, But Because They Care So Much 00:13 - Why Does Caring Sometimes Feel Heavy 00:33 - Caring Stopped Feeling Meaningful 00:50 - What Is I Say "No"? 01:02 - A Gentle Truth For You 01:33 - A Moment In The Santa Clause Movie 01:55 - Expectations Pile Up Until They Start To Change You 02:07 - One Of The Quiet Things I Love About Jesus 02:45 - One Of The Most Loving Things You Can Do For Yourself 03:10 - Your Are Welcome Here - Join The Simple Faith Tribe Watch The Pastor Reacts Video for The Santa Clause ▶ https://youtu.be/_Ewo6_vmwH4 ______________________________ Dig Deeper ▶ 👉 Download Your 5 Day Spiritual Reset Free eBook: https://pauldwillis.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/5DayReset ✨ SUBSCRIBE for more videos about following Jesus in simple, practical ways: www.youtube.com/@SimpleFaithTV ______________________________ Fair Use Disclaimer ▶ This video uses copyrighted material under the fair use doctrine for commentary and criticism. All rights and ownership of the clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no ownership is claimed. This content is used for educational and transformative purposes only. Please contact us for any revisions necessary to maintain full compliance under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976. All clips © Walt Disney Pictures _____________________________ Our Mission ▶ To make following Jesus simple, life-giving, and hope-filled. This Video Is About ▶ A lot of people feel exhausted right now, not from a lack of caring, but from caring so deeply. This Simple Faith with Pastor Paul D. Willis video explores why this deep care can lead to **emotional burnout** and a sense of feeling **overwhelming**. We discuss how often this **burnout** comes from trying to do all the right things, and offer **self help** strategies to manage this. If you're looking for **stress management** and to improve your **mental health**, this message is for you. ✨ ______________________________ Follow Pastor Paul on Social Media ▶  @pauldwillis  https://www.facebook.com/pdwillis https://www.x.com/pastorpwillis https://www.pauldwillis.com ______________________________ Disclaimer ▶ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. We are only offering advice and not professional counsel. Remember, God loves you and so do I! Pastor Paul D. Willis

One of the quiet things I appreciate about Jesus—even if you’re not religious—is how He knew when to step away. Needs were everywhere. Expectations were everywhere. And still, He rested. This clip is from a longer Pastor Reacts reflection on The Santa Clause and what it shows us about carrying too much.

Feeling overwhelmed during the holidays doesn’t mean you’re failing. Often, it means you care deeply—and you’re carrying more than you were meant to. In this Pastor Reacts video, we reflect on The Santa Clause (1994) and the quiet pressure Scott Calvin carries as expectations keep piling up. He isn’t irresponsible. He isn’t selfish. He’s simply overloaded—and that’s something many of us can relate to during a busy season. This conversation explores the difference between faithfulness and availability, why caring deeply can become exhausting, and how Jesus modeled love with clear boundaries. If you’ve felt stretched thin, pressured to meet everyone’s expectations, or afraid of letting people down, this reflection offers a calmer, more honest way forward. Welcome to Simple Faith—a place for gentle wisdom, emotional honesty, and faith that makes room to breathe. ______________________________ Video Chapters ▶ 00:00 - Life Too Loud? Maybe You Need A Quiet Moment Reset? 00:05 - Scott Calvin (SC) Is Overwhelmed. 00:24 - He's Carrying More Than He Should 00:57 - Santa Falls Off The Roof and Scott Steps Up 01:44 - Holiday Stress Can Accumulate 02:01 - Scott Never Asks The Really Important Question 02:39 - Don't Confuse Faithfulness With Availability 03:29 - Be Honest With What You're Meant To Carry 03:30 - The "Weight" Of It All Starts To Change Him 04:12 - Pastor Paul's Commentary Watch The Related Simple Faith Video for The Santa Clause ▶ https://youtu.be/mOH_JicTdzc ______________________________ Dig Deeper ▶ 👉 Download Your 5 Day Spiritual Reset Free eBook: https://pauldwillis.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/5DayReset ✨ SUBSCRIBE for more videos about following Jesus in simple, practical ways: www.youtube.com/@SimpleFaithTV ______________________________ Fair Use Disclaimer ▶ This video uses copyrighted material under the fair use doctrine for commentary and criticism. All rights and ownership of the clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no ownership is claimed. This content is used for educational and transformative purposes only. Please contact us for any revisions necessary to maintain full compliance under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976. All clips © Walt Disney Pictures _____________________________ Our Mission ▶ To make following Jesus simple, life-giving, and hope-filled. This Video Is About ▶ Holiday stress accumulates! Are you doing too much this season? Join us for our Pastor Reacts video as we talk about what happens when we take on too much around **Christmas**. We'll discuss the feelings that arise when watching a **Christmas movie** and how to manage the pressure of the season. This isn't about trying harder or being more productive — it’s about slowing down long enough to breathe again and truly experience a **merry christmas**, perhaps by singing a **christmas carol**. ______________________________ Follow Pastor Paul on Social Media ▶  @pauldwillis  https://www.facebook.com/pdwillis https://www.x.com/pastorpwillis https://www.pauldwillis.com ______________________________ Disclaimer ▶ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. We are only offering advice and not professional counsel. Remember, God loves you and so do I! Pastor Paul D. Willis