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Reverend AA Cleveland continues to share his extraordinary journey of surviving three life-threatening aortic aneurysms and heart surgeries while maintaining his faith and purpose. His powerful testimony reveals how facing death transformed his ministry and led to unexpected opportunities in both spiritual and educational realms.

• Surviving the first aortic aneurysm that ruptured in two places during a Bible study
• Enduring a 100-day hospital stay with kidney failure and nearly losing his leg
• Approaching his second aneurysm with mental preparation, requesting time to get "mind right"
• Understanding the difference between miracles and healing - we participate in our healing
• Converting hospital inspiration into educational programs that increased parent involvement
• Recognizing when suffering is truly "for the gospel" versus personal challenges
• Finding purpose through pain and using our testimonies to help others
• Maintaining spiritual fire while facing repeated setbacks and health challenges
• Embracing failure as a continued learning opportunity regardless of age

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Reverend AA Cleveland II shares his remarkable journey from church musician to ministry leader and corporate innovator, revealing how God prepares us for purpose through unexpected paths. His story demonstrates how divine calling intersects with marketplace excellence when we remain open to God's leading.

• Growing up as a gifted musician under his mother's rigorous training
• Reluctantly accepting his call to ministry at age 22-23
• Creating an entirely new product division during lunch breaks at his first corporate job
• Transitioning between roles as musician, minister, and business professional
• Learning the importance of understanding people's unique needs in leadership
• Building a ministry that bridges church, education, and business excellence
• Finding divine purpose even through health challenges and difficult decisions
• Recognizing God's presence in our past, present, and future simultaneously
• Embracing personal growth through mentorship and continual learning
• Understanding that gifts and purpose often require intentional development

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We continue our conversation with Corene Gardner as she shares her powerful journey from hiding her true self to embracing authenticity in every area of her life, revealing how unexpected moments can trigger profound personal transformation and growth.

• Discovering hidden childhood trauma through an unexpected experience at the chiropractor
• Breaking through cultural barriers that discourage therapy and emotional healing
• Creating multiple successful businesses including Pampered Pretty Parfait hair and body products
• Growing an online presence with 8,000+ YouTube subscribers as a content creator
• Balancing marketplace success with ministry calling as a prophetess and co-pastor
• Building a marriage partnership that creates space for both spouses to flourish
• The importance of speaking life over your partner and seeing their potential
• Finding confidence in your gifts through obedience and practice
• Recognizing that authenticity requires being planted in the right environment

Be confident that He who has begun a good work in you is able to perform it. Everything you need is already on the inside of you - dig deep and trust what God says about you.

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Until next time, continue to press into your purpose!