Hi Scarred4life & welcome to "CC". I can promise. You'll have an enlightening, valuable
time here.
Nothing is "straightforward". Everything about our lives is laudable & a learning experience with your God.
(I'd take Will up on his offer - I think I might ask him to take me on if he'll have me).
It sounds intriguing &, as a Karateka in the martial arts, any spiritual journey, beginning with a first step, is an illuminating one.
Slainte
J.