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by Wendie Pett, ND and Todd Isberner
People have learned from other people’s stories since the beginning of time. Stories stir the soul. Stories reveal. Stories heal. Why? Because hearing someone’s story allows the listener to see how that person overcame their challenge. Everyone loves to see the victorious outcome from an underdog position and how one elevated to their “next level” in life. In this podcast, Wendie and Todd will give you an inside look at someone who has had a personal or professional breakthrough that changed the course of their life, ultimately changing the course of those around them. Real people, real stories with real breakthroughs. Each episode will give you truth, tools, and tangible takeaways that will inspire, equip, and entertain you along your own life journey. Lean in. Listen well. This could be Your Biggest Breakthrough!
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- 1 weeks ago38 min
Episode 194: Gandhi, a Family’s Search for God, and the Difference Between Knowing Jesus and Knowing About Him | Dr. Douglas Shaw
Have you ever known a lot about God but still felt something was missing? Discover the difference between knowing about Jesus and personally trusting Him in this powerful conversation with Dr. Douglas Shaw.On this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with Dr. Douglas M. Shaw to explore an extraordinary family story spanning generations, cultures, and a remarkable connection to Mahatma Gandhi.Born and raised in India, Dr. Shaw shares how his Muslim great-grandfather encountered Jesus, how his Hindu yogi grandfather searched for peace for six years before discovering the Gospel of John, and how his family's faith journey intersected with Gandhi's life and spiritual search.But this conversation goes beyond history. What does it really mean to know Jesus personally instead of simply admiring Him? How can we share our faith without arguing or pressuring others? And if you've experienced church hurt, how do you keep that pain from becoming a barrier between you and Jesus?Dr. Shaw also shares lessons from his 18 years serving as president of International Students Inc. and explains how hospitality, practical kindness, and genuine love can open doors for meaningful conversations about faith.Podcast Chapters:00:00 Podcast Preview01:29 Introduction: Knowing About Jesus vs. Knowing Him04:35 Why Dr. Douglas Shaw Wrote The Gandhi Nobody Knew06:20 Gandhi's Beliefs and His Admiration for Jesus08:13 His Muslim Great-Grandfather's Encounter with Jesus12:10 A Hindu Yogi's Six-Year Search for Peace14:15 How the Gospel of John Changed His Grandfather's Life16:59 Gandhi, Christianity, and the Search for Truth19:05 Political Freedom vs. Spiritual Freedom20:08 Dr. Shaw's Personal Journey to Faith24:30 Discovering His Calling to Ministry27:07 Sharing Jesus Through Love and Hospitality28:27 Making Bible Study Accessible Across Cultures30:58 Gandhi's Admiration for Jesus vs. Personal Surrender32:10 How to Move Beyond Church Hurt34:18 Why Jesus Is More Than a Principle35:25 A Simple First Step Toward Knowing Jesus37:27 Where to Find The Gandhi Nobody KnewResources mentioned:📖 The Gandhi Nobody Knew by Dr. Douglas ShawWebsite: https://thegandhinobodyknew.com/Also available on Amazon. Search for The Gandhi Nobody Knew by Douglas Shaw.Guest's bio and social handles:Dr. Douglas Shaw is a Christian ministry leader, author, and speaker born and raised in India. He served for 18 years as president of International Students Inc., helping international students explore faith and experience Christ's love through hospitality, practical support, and discipleship.Dr. Shaw helped develop M28, a disciple-making approach designed to make Scripture discovery accessible to people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. His work emphasizes sharing the gospel through genuine relationships, service, and love rather than pressure or argument.He is the author of The Gandhi Nobody Knew, which explores Mahatma Gandhi's spiritual search, his family's remarkable history of faith, and Dr. Shaw's own journey to following Jesus. His family's story includes a Muslim great-grandfather who became a Christian and a Hindu yogi grandfather who found the Gospel of John after years of searching for peace.Through his writing and ministry, Dr. Shaw encourages people to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to developing a personal relationship with Him.Call to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Episode 193: Sean Guerrero's Vision of Jesus: His Message on Addiction, Healing & God's Love
What happens when you encounter Jesus in a vision? Sean Guerrero shares his powerful testimony, the love of Jesus, and how we can find hope in addiction, trauma, and life's darkest moments.In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with Sean Guerrero, an award-winning recording artist, singer-songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and licensed minister, to explore what it means to have a genuine, close relationship with Jesus.Sean shares the remarkable story of his vision of Jesus and what he learned about God's perfect love, forgiveness, and the importance of growing in intimacy with the Lord. His testimony is a powerful reminder that Jesus doesn't just want us to know about Him. He invites us to draw near to Him.But this conversation goes beyond his personal encounter. Sean opens up about his music, including his song "Addiction," and why he wants to reach people struggling with addiction, PTSD, trauma, shame, and hidden battles that others may never see.If you're going through a difficult season, quietly battling something you haven't told anyone, or wondering how to grow closer to Jesus, this conversation is for you. You are not alone, and you don't have to face every struggle in silence.Podcast Chapters00:00 Podcast Preview01:26 Topic and Guest Introduction04:32 Growing Up in Church and Building a Foundation in Jesus06:27 God's Presence Through Life's Darkest Moments08:10 The Vision of Jesus That Changed Sean's Perspective10:02 When Everything Falls Apart: Crying Out to God11:26 Sean's Powerful Vision of Jesus16:19 Perfect Love, Forgiveness, and Being Known by Jesus18:52 The Importance of Intimacy With Jesus20:30 Revelation Jesus Shared with Sean24:35 How to Experience Jesus in Everyday Life28:30 Seven Years Overseas: Lessons in God's Grace30:44 Sean's Mission to Help People Through Music32:42 Understanding Addiction Beyond Drugs and Alcohol35:08 How Christians Can Help People Who Are Struggling37:00 Moving From Shame and Isolation Toward Healing40:00 How Sean's Song "Addiction" Is Helping People43:30 Why the Church Must Respond With Grace and Truth45:37 Success, Obedience, and What Really Matters48:09 Faithfulness Over Recognition and Results49:19 Using Your Gifts to Reach People Who Need Hope50:29 Closing Prayer for Healing, Hope, and SalvationResources mentioned:🎵 Connect with Sean Guerrero and his music:Website: https://sgmusic.us/Guest's bio and social handles:Sean Guerrero is an award-winning recording artist, singer-songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and licensed minister whose work is rooted in his love for Jesus and his desire to bring hope to others.With more than two million music streams and performances across the United States, England, and the Middle East, Sean uses his God-given gifts to share messages of faith, worship, and encouragement. His experiences during more than seven years working overseas, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, have deeply influenced his music and perspective on life.Through songs addressing addiction, trauma, PTSD, suicide prevention, and hope, Sean seeks to reach people facing struggles that often go unseen. His song "Addiction," co-written with Dylan Santiago, highlights the challenges of destructive behaviors and encourages listeners to seek help without shame or fear.At the heart of Sean's ministry is his desire to help people grow closer to Jesus, discover the hope found in God's love, and use their own gifts faithfully to serve others.Call to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
- Sep 29, 202643 min
Episode 192: From Hell’s Angels Enforcer to Jesus: Joby Walters’ Ride to Redemption
Former Hell’s Angels enforcer Joby Walters shares his incredible journey from outlaw life to Jesus, redemption, and freedom. Listen to his powerful story of identity, forgiveness, and grace.What happens when the life you thought would give you freedom, brotherhood, and belonging becomes the very thing holding you captive?Joby Walters has lived a story most of us could only imagine. A Vietnam veteran, cowboy, former Hell’s Angels enforcer, and man who once faced decades in federal prison, Joby spent years searching for identity, family, respect, and belonging.But his greatest transformation didn’t come from changing his circumstances. It came when Jesus met him in the middle of his darkness.Joby’s story is a powerful reminder that the things we chase for belonging and freedom can never satisfy the deepest places in our hearts.Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:18] Topic and Joby Walters' Introduction[04:25] Growing Up in Troubled Times[05:40] The Seed of Gang Life[07:58] Chasing Identity[08:38] Searching for Family[12:15] From Biker to Cowboy[13:30] Running From Himself[14:37] Breaking Free From Addiction[15:26] How He Met the Hell’s Angels[18:46] Meeting Sonny Barger[21:50] Becoming a Hell’s Angel[23:15] The False Promise of Brotherhood[26:07] Prison and the Outlaw Life [27:03] When Jesus Started Breaking Through[28:12] The Box That Changed His Life[29:50] The Moment Everything Changed[33:00] Knowing Jesus & Sharing Him [35:20] The Mission Behind Cut Free [38:06] What People Are Really Searching For[40:19] “I’m Too Far Gone”[41:10] Joby’s Prayer for the AudienceResources mentioned:📚 Get Joby’s book, Cut Free: A Hell’s Angels Ride to Redemption: jobywalters.comGuest's bio:Joby Walters is a Vietnam veteran, cowboy, former Hell’s Angels enforcer, and author of Cut Free: A Hell’s Angels Ride to Redemption. His extraordinary journey took him from a troubled childhood and years of searching for identity and belonging, through military service, the outlaw motorcycle world, federal prison, and eventually a life-changing encounter with Jesus.Today, Joby shares his testimony with prisoners, veterans, people struggling with addiction, and others searching for freedom, forgiveness, and hope. Through his story and his memoir, Cut Free, he points people toward the redemption, grace, and new identity he found through Jesus.Call to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
- Sep 15, 202646 min
Episode 191: What If Your Biggest Breakthrough Is Simply Knowing Jesus? | Karen Berg-Johnson
What if your biggest breakthrough isn’t a dramatic life change, but simply knowing Jesus? In this episode, Karen Berg-Johnson shares how a lifelong relationship with Jesus can transform how you face adversity, grow in faith, and share the gospel naturally.Karen gave her life to Jesus when she was just four years old, and her story challenges the idea that a “real” breakthrough has to involve a dramatic before-and-after moment.Instead, Karen talks about what it looks like to walk with Jesus through every season of life, including seasons of deep adversity and suffering. She shares how her faith was tested when both of her daughters faced serious health struggles, and how she learned to trust God even when she didn't have answers.One of Karen's biggest reminders is simple: you don't have to have everything figured out before you come to Jesus. Whether you're four or ninety-four, today can be a new beginning.If you're hurting, questioning God, or wondering whether you've gone too far to come back to Him, Karen's closing encouragement is especially for you.👉 Watch the full episode and share it with someone who needs to be reminded that Jesus meets us right where we are.Podcast Chapters:00:00 Karen’s Unexpected Breakthrough01:03 Born Again at Four02:41 Hearing Jesus Say Yes03:39 A Lifelong Friendship With Jesus05:27 Why Your Story Doesn’t Have to Be Dramatic07:47 Your New Beginning Can Start Today10:35 Faith Through Adversity11:32 Trusting God Through Her Daughters’ Suffering15:14 Daily Practices That Keep Faith Alive17:31 Grounding Yourself in Scripture18:33 Expecting God to Do Something New20:17 Jesus Is Your Friend20:35 From Art to Evangelism24:32 Nothing Is Wasted25:47 Stepping Into Global Evangelism27:27 Fundraising as Worship30:18 How to Share Your Faith Naturally32:45 Pray for Boldness and Opportunity33:32 Bring in the Name of Jesus34:30 Everything With God Stays New35:45 Learning Through God’s Mystery37:43 Living With Expectation39:39 Jesus Meets You in Your HurtGuest's bio:Karen Berg-Johnson has spent her life investing in people and advancing the gospel. For 20 years, she served as an associate professor of art at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she taught photography, directed art exhibitions, and helped students explore the intersection of the arts and a biblical worldview.Karen later stepped into a new chapter of ministry leadership with Pulse Evangelism, where she served in senior leadership for more than a decade. Through her leadership, relationships, and work with donors, she helped advance Pulse's evangelistic mission and raise resources to share the gospel, particularly among young people.Today, Karen serves on the Pulse Evangelism Board and remains actively involved at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. She and her husband, Jay, have two grown daughters, two sons-in-law, and a granddaughter.Karen gave her life to Jesus at just four years old and has spent her life growing in her relationship with Him, sharing her faith, and encouraging others to know Jesus personally.#YourBiggestBreakthrough #FaithInJesus #ChristianPodcastCall to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
- Jul 21, 202631 min
Episode 190: Why Most People Miss Their Biggest Breakthrough
Your breakthrough may not be the dramatic, life-changing moment you've been waiting for—it may be one small decision away. In this episode, we reveal why the biggest transformations often begin with simple, consistent steps rooted in faith, discipline, and obedience to God.So many of us delay change because we're waiting for the "perfect moment." We believe breakthrough has to be huge before it counts. But what if God is inviting you into a series of small breakthroughs that slowly transform your health, relationships, faith, career, mindset, or purpose?In this heartfelt conversation, we share personal breakthroughs we've experienced recently, from writing a book despite self-doubt to finding God's peace amid painful circumstances to discovering how daily discipline creates lasting transformation.You'll learn why breakthrough isn't measured by its size; it's measured by whether you're moving forward.Whether you're feeling stuck spiritually, emotionally, physically, or professionally, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for the "big moment" and start taking the next faithful step today.Podcast Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:20] What Is a Real Breakthrough?[04:30] Goals vs. Breakthroughs[05:20] Areas of Life That Need Breakthrough[07:10] Small Wins Lead to Big Change[08:32] Todd's Book Breakthrough[10:31] Overcoming Self-Doubt & Procrastination[12:07] Finish What God Called You to Do[14:28] Wendie's Personal Breakthrough[15:50] Finding God in Difficult Seasons[16:46] Trusting God's Promises[18:36] Building Discipline Through Daily Habits[20:10] The Broken Window Effect[23:12] Wendie's Four-Year Push-Up Habit[24:50] The Simple Breakthrough[25:50] Why Most People Stay Stuck[26:41] Name It. Date It. Start It.[28:57] Your Next Breakthrough Starts Today[29:58] Final EncouragementResources Mentioned📖 Todd's upcoming book:Is God Really Who You Think He Is?(Available soon)#PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #BreakthroughCall to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
- Jun 23, 202634 min
Episode 189: The Mindset That Helped a Quadruple Amputee Defy Every Limitation | Memphis Lafferty
Doctors told Memphis Lafferty's parents he had only three months to live. After surviving bacterial meningitis as a baby, he lost all four limbs—but that's only the beginning of his incredible story. In this inspiring conversation, Memphis shares how faith, perseverance, overcoming addiction, and refusing to see himself as disabled helped him become a champion bodybuilder, adaptive athlete, skateboarder, mentor, and powerful voice of hope.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, this episode will remind you that your circumstances do not define your future.👉 Subscribe for more breakthrough stories and faith-filled conversations that inspire transformation.Podcast Chapters[00:00] Podcast Preview[00:57] Topic and Guest Introduction[02:43] Surviving Bacterial Meningitis as a Baby[05:30] Doctors Gave Him Hours to Live[09:40] Growing Up Without Limits[12:20] Meeting with Nick Vujicic[13:16] Finding Confidence Through Skateboarding[15:46] Family Trauma and Personal Struggles[16:50] Battling Addiction and Finding Faith[18:22] Building a Relationship with Jesus[20:20] "God Gives His Hardest Battles..."[21:17] Breathwork, Prayer, and Mental Strength[22:44] Adaptive Training Foundation Experience[24:24] Winning His First Bodybuilding Competition[26:05] The Mindset That Changes Everything[28:35] Don't Give Up on Yourself[30:14] Final Encouragement and Closing ThoughtsGuest's bio and social handles:Instagram: @memphislaff_skateMemphis Lafferty is a motivational speaker, adaptive athlete, mentor, and quadruple amputee who is redefining what's possible. After contracting bacterial meningitis as an infant, doctors gave him only hours to live. Although the illness resulted in the amputation of all four limbs, Memphis has spent his life proving that limitations do not define a person.Now 20 years old, Memphis is an accomplished skateboarder, weightlifter, hunter, and bodybuilding champion. Through his unwavering faith, perseverance, and determination, he inspires others to overcome adversity and embrace life's challenges with courage.Today, Memphis works with young amputees and adaptive athletes, helping them discover that obstacles can become opportunities. Known for his authenticity, resilience, and contagious positivity, Memphis is living proof that your circumstances do not determine your future.Call to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
- Jun 2, 202641 min
Episode 188: From Porn Addiction to Purpose: A Filmmaker-Police Officer's Testimony | Jaron Lockridge
What if God was pursuing you... even through a YouTube algorithm?In this powerful episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with filmmaker and police officer Jaron Lockridge to discuss faith, addiction, suffering, purpose, healing, and how one unexpected YouTube video became a turning point in his life.Jaron shares his incredible journey from witnessing trauma and brokenness as a police officer to battling a personal faith crisis that nearly pulled him away from God. He opens up about overcoming pornography addiction, discovering a deeper relationship with Christ, and why he felt called to leave successful secular filmmaking behind to create faith-based media that authentically portrays the struggles Christians face.If you've ever questioned God, struggled with shame, wrestled with addiction, felt distant from Him, or wondered why suffering exists, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.Podcast Chapters[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:10] Topic and Guest Introduction:[03:16] Welcome, Jaron Lockridge[04:55] Why He Became a Police Officer[06:30] The Emotional Weight of Law Enforcement[07:28] Success in Secular Filmmaking[08:30] The Faith Crisis That Changed Everything[10:00] The YouTube Video God Used[11:10] Instant Freedom from Addiction[11:50] Why He Transitioned to Christian Filmmaking[13:50] Breaking Free from Hidden Struggles[15:40] Dealing with Pain God's Way[17:02] Reading the Bible Changed Everything[18:20] Why He Created House for the Broken[21:40] Lessons from Law Enforcement and Broken Humanity[26:09] What's Missing in Faith-Based Media[29:55] The Character He Relates to Most[32:28] The Greatest Lesson God Taught Him[35:05] What He Hopes Viewers Experience[37:45] How to Overcome Shame and Find Healing[39:15] Where to Watch House for the Broken and ResourcesResources mentioned:Website: https://cinemaministry.comYouTube: Cinema MinistryFacebook: @cinemaministryInstagram: @CinemaMinistryTikTok: @CinemaMinistryWatch for House for the Broken coming soon to streaming platforms.Guest's bio:Jaron Lockridge is a police officer, filmmaker, writer, director, and the founder of Cinema Ministry Productions. With a lifelong passion for storytelling, he spent years producing independent films while building a career in law enforcement, giving him a unique perspective on both the brokenness and resilience of the human experience.Through his work as a police officer, Jaron has witnessed firsthand the struggles, pain, and challenges people face during some of life's darkest moments. These experiences, combined with his own personal journey of faith, have deeply shaped his approach to storytelling.After a life-changing encounter with God, Jaron felt called to redirect his creative talents from secular filmmaking to creating Christ-centered content that shares the hope of the Gospel. Today, he produces authentic, emotionally honest films and series that explore themes of brokenness, shame, redemption, healing, and God's grace.Jaron is best known for his upcoming faith-based series, House for the Broken, a powerful project inspired by personal experiences and real-life stories. Through filmmaking, ministry, and speaking, he is passionate about helping people discover hope, healing, and purpose through a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.Call to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener no
- May 19, 202646 min
Episode 187: 31 Years as a Cop Nearly Broke Him | The Faith Story of Sergeant Mike McGrew
For 31 years, Sergeant Mike McGrew saw the darkest side of humanity—crime scenes, violence, addiction, suicide, and unimaginable loss. But when trauma, grief, and hopelessness nearly crushed him, God met him in the middle of the pain and completely transformed his life.In this deeply moving episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough Podcast, Mike shares how he survived devastating personal tragedy, including losing both of his sons, battling stage 4 cancer, and years of emotional trauma as a police officer. He opens up about alcoholism, faith, healing, supernatural experiences, and how God led him to create a life-changing ministry helping first responders heal from trauma.If you’ve ever struggled with grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, or feeling completely overwhelmed by life… this conversation will encourage you, strengthen your faith, and remind you that God is not done with your story.Chapters[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:28] Topic and Guest Introduction[04:20] Meet Sergeant Mike McGrew[05:20] The Hidden Trauma of First Responders[07:10] His Son’s Cancer Diagnosis Changed Everything[09:05] Why Trauma Destroys So Many People[11:22] Alcohol, Isolation & Emotional Shutdown[13:22] The Chris Tomlin Concert That Changed His Life[16:09] How Faith Transformed His Police Work[17:40] Losing His Son to Suicide[18:55] The Supernatural Signs After His Son’s Death[21:40] Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help[24:20] Turning Pain Into Purpose[26:25] Why First Responders Avoid Therapy[27:24] Creating 911 At Ease International[30:34] Using Music to Help Heal Trauma[32:15] Finding Purpose Through Pain[34:24] Losing His Second Son to Addiction[35:45] The Calls That Changed His Perspective[37:50] Battling Stage 4 Cancer With Faith[39:30] Miracles, Deliverance & Spiritual Warfare[44:37] ConclusionResources mentioned:911 At Ease InternationalA Higher Call to DutyGuest's bio:Sergeant Mike McGrew is a highly decorated 31-year veteran of the Santa Barbara Police Department, where he served as a major crimes homicide detective, hostage negotiator, and president of the Police Officers Association. A third-generation first responder, Mike dedicated his life to serving and protecting others while facing the harsh realities of violence, trauma, and loss on a daily basis.Behind the badge, Mike endured profound personal battles, including failed marriages, his son’s cancer diagnosis and tragic loss, another son’s battle with addiction, and his own ongoing fight with stage 4 cancer. After years of silently carrying emotional trauma, Mike experienced a life-changing encounter with God that transformed his pain into purpose.Today, Mike is the co-founder and executive director of 911 At Ease International, a nonprofit organization providing free and confidential counseling services to first responders and their families. He is also the author of A Higher Call to Duty, where he shares his remarkable journey of faith, healing, resilience, and breakthrough.Call to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
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