He looked like he had it all together… but behind the scenes, he was falling apart.

In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Freddy as he shares his story publicly for the very first time—a story marked by pressure, performance, addiction, and ultimately, redemption.

Freddy grew up in church, played football at NC State, and built a successful career in medical sales. But beneath the surface, anxiety began to take hold. What started as pressure to perform turned into a battle with identity that led him into dependency on ADHD medication… and eventually cocaine.

As success increased, so did the spiral.

Behind closed doors, Freddy was battling shame, addiction, and suicidal thoughts—reaching a point where he believed there was no way out. But in the middle of his darkest moment, everything changed…

God intervened.

In this raw and honest conversation, he shares:

• The hidden pressure behind performance and identity
• How anxiety shaped his life from a young age
• The slow drift into addiction—and how it took everything
• The moment everything came to light
• How God met him in his lowest place and began restoring his life

This episode is not just about addiction… it’s for the person who feels stuck, ashamed, and too far gone.

Because the truth is—you are not beyond the reach of God’s grace.

🤍 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

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She had the beauty, the opportunities, and the life most girls dream of… but it still wasn’t enough.

In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Nicole Weider for a deeply honest conversation about beauty, identity, pressure, purpose, and the kind of transformation that only comes through Christ.

Nicole shares what it was like growing up in the modeling industry—being praised for her looks, stepping into a world that constantly pushed her to be thinner, sexier, and more “enough,” and chasing success in Hollywood that ultimately left her feeling empty.

As she searched for meaning in all the wrong places, she discovered firsthand that nothing the world offers can truly satisfy the human heart.

Everything changed when Nicole encountered Jesus.

She opens up about how her life shifted, how her identity was restored, and how her purpose became clear when she stopped asking, “What do I want?” and started asking, “What does God want from me?”

Nicole also shares about one of the most difficult seasons of her life—being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She vulnerably walks through the fear, the shock, and the surrender, and how she experienced the peace of God in the middle of uncertainty. What was meant to break her became the very thing that refined her.

In this episode, Shannon and Nicole discuss:

• the pressure of modeling and appearance from a young age
• the lies culture tells women about beauty, sex, and worth
• the emptiness that can come from chasing success
• finding Jesus and discovering true identity
• walking through a stage 4 cancer diagnosis with faith
• surrender, healing, and living with eternal perspective

Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that while the world offers many things that promise fulfillment, only Jesus truly satisfies.

Encouragement:

For anyone feeling lost, insecure, or out of focus—this season is not the end of your story. God is near to you, even here. What feels like it’s breaking you may be the very place where He meets you, restores you, and brings your life into focus.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19

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Why do so many Christians stay silent about their faith?

In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart and her husband Mike Lee explore a question many believers wrestle with: why does sharing our faith feel so difficult?

Together they unpack the fears that often hold Christians back — fear of rejection, fear of offending others, and fear of not having the right answers.

Through powerful stories from global missions and personal experiences of grace and restoration, they reveal that sharing faith isn’t about pressure or persuasion. It’s about authenticity.

It’s about living in a way that reflects the love, hope, and peace of Christ.

For listeners who feel unqualified or hesitant to talk about Jesus, this episode offers a refreshing reminder: your story matters, and God can use even the most ordinary moments to point people toward Him.

Faith shared through love can change lives.

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” (Acts 1:8)

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