What if your deepest setbacks became the signposts that point you toward your calling? We sit down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jake Hawkins to trace a life shaped by a teenage femur fracture, a competitive path through medical training, and two seismic shocks early in marriage: his wife’s sudden type 1 diabetes diagnosis and the loss of his brother. Instead of breaking him, those seasons bent his heart toward Scripture, worship, and a quiet confidence that God weaves even unwelcome moments into purpose.

Jake opens up about the pressures of medical school, the uncertainty of the match, and the weight of surgical decisions that don’t allow do-overs. He shares why he prays before every surgery and how humility and God's presence guide his success. We explore how Galatians 2:20 reshapes identity, why 2 Chronicles 20 reframes fear as a call to prayer, and how spiritual warfare shows up in everyday stress. Miracles come up too: the unexplainable reversals that defy statistics and the quieter mercies delivered through skilled hands and sound medicine.

For future physicians and anyone navigating grief, doubt, or decision fatigue, Jake’s guidance is both practical and hopeful: be diligent where you are, let open doors confirm your path, and protect your soul with daily time in the Word and seasons of worship. Community matters—church, small groups, real accountability—because healing isn’t only a medical word. It’s what happens when courage meets truth in the presence of God.

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Ready to trade frantic resolutions for a quieter, stronger kind of growth? We kick off 2026 by rethinking goals through a biblical lens—less hustle, more presence. Together we explore how to set three simple, Spirit-led aims, write the vision with courage, and release the timeline to God’s appointed season. Along the way, we ground ambition in gratitude, invite the Holy Spirit’s counsel, and practice steady trust in the middle of real-life storms.

We unpack the trap of comparison and the myth that bigger goals mean greater worth. Instead, we talk about the holy weight of “small” callings: raising children with intention, reshaping family patterns, and serving faithfully at home. Scripture guides the journey—Habakkuk’s vision, Jeremiah’s promise of purpose, Matthew’s call to rest in today, and the Gospel scene where Jesus stills the wind and waves. If your year begins with stress, fear, or uncertainty, this conversation offers a path to peace by drawing close to the One who gets us to the other side.

Practical steps round out the episode: start in the Gospels to know Jesus’ voice, cut back on doomscrolling, carry a life-verse to renew your mind, and plug into a church and a small group for honest accountability. We also take time to pray for miracles and breakthroughs in health, finances, marriages, and families—believing nothing is too hard for the Lord and that we will see His goodness in the land of the living.

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What if the place you work could become the place you heal? We sit down with Nathan Abbott, a top-producing realtor on Florida’s Emerald Coast, to unpack how prayer, community, and a clear sense of calling can turn a high-pressure business into a life-giving mission. Nathan opens up about growing up as a redhead who never quite fit, drifting into wild years, and finding peace in the rhythms of nature he calls God’s paintbrush. That peace didn’t stay on the shoreline—it followed him into the office, the team huddles, and the toughest client moments.

The turning point comes with a story of anxiety undone by a simple prayer over the phone. From there, Nathan explains the habits that now anchor his leadership: closing meetings in prayer, asking “Are you okay?” when someone looks off, and letting faith guide how deals are done and people are treated. We talk about launching a company with prayer over the building, mentors who modeled faith at work, and how partnership deepens when truth and grace are on the table. There’s a powerful thread about meeting people where they are—sometimes in the darkest places—and choosing to be the saint in the chaos.

You’ll hear practical steps to bring this home: read Scripture daily with a Bible app, commit to a Christ-centered church even if it’s imperfect, and join a small group where honesty is normal and support is real. We also spotlight the healing power of nature through Nathan’s sister, Amanda's Gulf Therapy nonprofit, and how a few brave words can change a life. If you’re carrying quiet panic beneath a calm face, or if you’re hungry to see your work matter beyond the numbers, this conversation offers a map. Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and if this resonates, subscribe and leave a review to help others find the show.

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What if the bottom was the beginning? Travis Kring joins us to share how losing his marriage, money, and identity became the wake-up call that reordered his life around Jesus and ignited a mission to encourage men. From a desperate fork in the road to a disciplined daily walk, this is a candid look at how faith, family, fitness, and finances can be rebuilt in the right order.

We dig into the power of community and why isolation fuels shame. Travis explains how a simple decision to pray by the water fountain at a secular gym grew into a daily gathering of dozens, creating a space where men open up about divorce, addiction, anxiety, and money stress. He connects sweat and suffering to spiritual growth, showing how self-control in the gym often unlocks self-control in life. Along the way, he offers practical anchors: start with the Gospel of John, read a Proverb each day, commit to a Christ-centered church, and join a small group that tells you the truth in love.

Family and forgiveness take center stage as we talk about fighting for your home with Scripture and humility. Pride and offense split relationships; quick repentance and consistent obedience heal them. Travis challenges men to “attack back” when temptation and fear hit, to control what they can control, and to stop keeping score. He’s lived the cost of compromise and the freedom of surrender—and he’s living proof that shame and guilt lose their power when you step into grace.

If you’re ready to move from survival to purpose, this conversation offers a clear path forward. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these stories of real change. Where do you need to take your first step today?

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What if the loudest voice in your head isn’t telling the truth about you? We open Romans 8 and get painfully honest about the difference between guilt and shame, why condemnation crushes identity, and how surrender to Jesus opens the door to real freedom. This isn’t theory. It’s Scripture paired with neuroscience, testimony, and practical steps that help you stop staring into the rearview mirror and actually drive toward a bright 2026.

We share how small, consistent practices—daily time in the Bible, a Christ-centered church, and a trusted small group—reshape the stories we believe. You’ll hear why neuroplasticity matters for spiritual growth, how Scripture-based self-talk rewires the mind, and what happens when eighteen strangers sit in a room, tell the truth, and discover they’re not alone. From parenting analogies that illuminate God’s unwavering love to the simple act of writing three focused prayers for the year, we map a path that is clear, doable, and anchored in grace.

If shame has been telling you that your worst moment defines you, come hear how love speaks a better word. We get practical about consistency, community, and the courage to slow down and look people in the eye. Expect encouragement, concrete tools, and a strong reminder: there is no condemnation for those in Christ. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to tell us your first step toward freedom this year.

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What if losing the life you built was the first mercy you needed? Matt joins us to tell a raw, hope-filled story of drifting from faith, chasing comfort, and then choosing a simple, costly prayer: “I’ll do whatever You want.” Within months, his stable job disappeared, a relationship ended, and the routine he clung to was gone. It felt like a stripping, but it was a pruning—God cutting back good and bad branches to grow something stronger, truer, and centered on Christ.

We walk through the turning points: learning to recognize God’s voice when your flesh resists, finding real community in a small group, and turning missed moments into a vow to be bold. Matt shares the day he took a cardboard sign to Walmart that read “Free Prayer,” the stranger whose pain could be felt through a simple touch, and the unmistakable sense that obedience had intercepted a tragedy. From there, his lens changed; he stopped seeing crowds and started seeing souls, weighing minutes against eternity and ordinary days against God’s invitations.

If you’re skeptical, tired, or quietly hungry for more, this conversation offers a concrete path: daily Scripture, honest prayer, a Christ-centered church, and a small group that feels like guardrails and gasoline. We talk discernment you can practice, generosity that unlocks purpose, and why it’s okay to say “I’m not okay” while you heal. Expect courage to rise, not because life gets easy, but because God does the heavy lifting when you surrender. Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and if this spoke to you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what bold step are you taking this week?

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Pain can teach you to run—or it can teach you to surrender. Valerie Peterson sits down with Jodi Corelli to trace a life that began in the shadow of the crack epidemic and grew through neglect, abuse, and the survival habit of fleeing. What followed is a raw, hope-filled journey through foster care, unexpected kindness, motherhood amid the rise of heroin, a terrifying descent into psychosis, and the prayer that changed the plot: take my life or take it and change it.

Jodi walks us through the honest mechanics of redemption. She shares how a simple church van ride planted seeds of faith, how a barefoot foster mom modeled unconditional welcome, and why Scripture became her daily anchor when recovery felt fragile. We explore the switch from opiates to heroin in New York, the impossible task of hiding addiction while parenting, and a surprising moment of repentance with her father that reframed resentment into understanding. Most importantly, we talk about surrender—not as a one-time event, but as a daily posture that partners with structure, counseling, and community.

Today, Jodi serves at Path of Grace in Florida, helping women break free from substance abuse and trauma. She explains how accountability, small groups, and a Bible-believing church form the scaffolding for a new life. And she shares the outcome many thought was impossible: patient, peaceful restoration with her sons after years apart. If you or someone you love is wrestling with addiction, shame, or despair, this conversation offers practical hope, clear next steps, and a reminder that you are never too far gone to be made new.

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A truck ride to a thrift store, a body shaking from withdrawal, and a heart convinced it was too late—that’s where Kim’s turnaround begins. What unfolds is a raw, hope-filled journey through addiction, relapse, faith, and a reunion a decade in the making. We go past the highlight reel to the slow work: how self-medication starts with one prescription, how shame isolates, why conviction is different from condemnation, and what it takes to rebuild a life one honest step at a time.

Kim grew up in a stable home, but loss, divorce, and depression opened the door to pills, then to heroin when prescriptions stopped. At 58, she believed absence might be her greatest gift to her son. Instead, community and a long-term program gave her a scaffold to stand on. She shares the moment Scripture came alive, the power of hearing “come back” after a kratom slip, and the hard choice to reenter recovery when pride screamed no. We unpack practical tools for any season: choosing a program length that fits, finding sponsors and mentors, using simple routines to outlast cravings, and replacing guilt with action.

There’s no neat arc here—just perseverance, daily obedience, and a faith that offers dignity before results arrive. The story lands with a quiet miracle: a family reunion, a “Happy Thanksgiving, Mama” text, and the steady joy of paid bills, honest work, and real friends. If you’ve felt too old, too far gone, or too ashamed to try again, this conversation offers a clear path forward and a gentle push to take the next step. Press play, share with someone who needs courage, and if this moved you, subscribe, rate, and leave a review so more people can find their road to redemption.

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