Episode 20

Why Am I Here?

Published on: 22nd June, 2026

Excel & Reflect Podcast with Garrett Bernethy

Season 1, Episode 20 — "Why Am I Here?"

H.G. Wells, Lord Byron, Henry David Thoreau, and cartoonist Ralph Barton — brilliant, accomplished, admired men — all confessed the same hollow ache: a void that success, friendship, and achievement could never fill. In this episode, Garrett asks the question every person eventually faces: Why am I here? Opening God's Word to Paul's sermon on Mars Hill in Acts 17:22–31, Garrett unpacks how science and philosophy can only wrestle with where we came from and why we exist — but Scripture alone answers a third question neither has ever dared to ask: where we're going. From Genesis 1:26 to Isaiah 43, this episode traces the truth that you were made on purpose, by a God who has been seeking you long before you ever thought to seek Him. If life has ever felt like an unanswered question, this episode is your invitation to finally find the answer.

"He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth... that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us." — Acts 17:26–27

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Excel & Reflect
Excel & Reflect is a weekly spiritual podcast designed to slow us down and draw us deeper into God’s Word. In a fast-paced world, this podcast creates space to think, meditate, and reflect on Scripture with purpose and clarity. Each episode centers on a specific biblical text or spiritual truth, guiding listeners to not only grow in their knowledge of the Bible but also to examine their lives in light of what God has revealed. Through thoughtful reflection and Scripture-focused discussion, Excel & Reflect encourages deeper understanding, personal application, and gratitude for the work God is continually doing in and through His people. This podcast is for those who desire more than surface-level reading—who want to engage Scripture thoughtfully, reflect honestly, and grow spiritually. Whether used for personal devotion or quiet meditation, Excel & Reflect invites you to pause, listen, and be shaped by the Word of God. Join us each week as we seek to excel in our understanding of Scripture and reflect on the faithfulness and goodness of God.

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