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 change ...
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Episode 139: How To Share Your Faith: The Power of Looking for the One with David McIver
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In this episode, our guest, David McIver shares his faith journey and the breakthrough he had in sharing the gospel. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering our schedules and allowing Jesus to work through us to reach the one person in front of us. David shares personal stories of encounters with individuals and how Jesus led him to share the …
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Episode 138: Humble Bragging: Meaning, Examples, Reasons, Dangers and Solutions
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of humble bragging. You know what I'm talking about, right? It's that sneaky way people have of tooting their own horn while pretending to be all modest about it. And let's be real, we see it all the time on social media and even in our day-to-day chats. We're getting real here, sharing some of our own s…
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Episode 137: Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns: Michelle Ross' Journey of Faith and Healing
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In this episode, our guest, Michelle Ross opens up about her journey of faith and trust, especially during the challenging times when her husband suffered a stroke, and she faced her own health issues. But what's remarkable is how she found solace and strength in relying on God, even in the darkest moments. She shares candidly about the importance …
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Episode 136: Surrendering to God for Healing and Transformation with Nancy Willette
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In this episode, our guest, Nancy Willette shares her journey of faith and transformation, from living a structured life to finding her true passion in the outdoors. She opens up about her struggles with alcohol and the moment of despair that led her to seek God's help. Through divine intervention, Nancy encounters a man in need of hope and redempt…
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Episode 135: Preston and Holly Todd's Faith Journey and Mission to End Slavery with Matthew 10 International
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In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Preston and Holly Todd, a couple whose journey is a testament to the transformative power of faith. Join us as Preston and Holly share their personal stories of conversion, love, and purpose. From encountering Jesus in supernatural ways to stepping out of their comfort zones and into the m…
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Episode 134: Compassionate Caregiving: Lessons Learned from Caring for Carol
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In this episode of our podcast, we open up about the emotional and challenging journey we've been on while caring for Todd's mother, Carol, who is fighting a tough battle with aggressive bone cancer. We explore the complexities we've faced while navigating the healthcare system, the importance of being advocates in elder care, and the deep, life-ch…
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Episode 133: Forgiving the Unforgivable: Pastor Mark Sowersby's Testimony
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We all go through moments where forgiving someone is really hard. But in this podcast episode, you'll hear a different perspective on forgiveness. Our guest, Pastor Mark Sowersby, bravely talks about his tough childhood marked by abuse and how he struggled to forgive and heal. He talks about how abuse affects the mind and how there wasn't much supp…
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Episode 132: Finding Strength in the Face of Adversity: A Story of Resilience with Michele Arnoldy
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In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Michele Arnoldy, a woman who has experienced incredible breakthroughs in her life. Michele shares her personal journey of navigating through the challenges of her husband's mental illness and PTSD, ultimately leading to his tragic death by suicide. Michele's story is a powerful testament to the…
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Episode 131: The Power of Prayer: A Conversation with Pray.com Co-Founder Matt Potter
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In this conversation, Matt Potter, co-founder of Pray.com, shares his journey of faith and how it led him to create the popular prayer app. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and the ease of having a personal relationship with God. Matt also discusses the features and benefits of Pray.com, including daily devotionals, biblical sagas, and a comm…
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Episode 130: The 10 Commandments of Cash Flow Investing: Achieving Financial Freedom with Justin Donald
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On today's episode, we have Justin Donald, the founder of The Lifestyle Investor and known as the "Warren Buffett of lifestyle investing." Justin shares his personal journey of breaking free from financial constraints and achieving financial freedom through low-risk cash flow investing. With his straightforward investment system and 10 commandments…
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Episode 129: Overcoming Loneliness: A Deep Dive into its Impact and Practical Solutions
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Summary This podcast episode explores the topic of loneliness and its impact on individuals' well-being. Todd and Wendie discuss the prevalence of chronic loneliness and its designation as an epidemic by the Surgeon General. They share personal experiences with loneliness and highlight the emotional, spiritual, and physiological consequences it can…
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Episode 128: "The Boy You Didn't Want Your Daughter Around" Becomes the Inspiration Behind a Media Business Devoted to Overcoming Addiction with Pastor Chuck Reich
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Chuck Reich's life was once a turbulent whirlwind of drugs and reckless abandon, a life marred by the never-ending call of temptation: "the boy you didn't want your daughter to be around" in his words. But then Chuck encountered Jesus and his life transformed. Chuck left behind the shadows of his past and embarked on a spiritual journey that led hi…
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Episode 127: A Real Life Superhero Going Out on Faith to Reach the Truly Needy featuring Shane O'Rourke
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What do you think of when you hear the term "superhero"? Maybe a muscular man or woman donning a cape, flying through the night sky to foil the plans of evildoers who wish harm upon the human race. While those make for good comic books and movies, the truth is that real heroes don't appear to be anything special, but have an inward fire to make an …
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BONUS: From Spines to Salvation – The Incredible Journey of Dr. Pete Sulack
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Welcome to another riveting episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough! Today, we're joined by a unique individual whose profession and passion beautifully intertwine – Dr. Pete Sulack. While many know him as a talented chiropractor who's touched countless lives with his healing hands, there's an even deeper story to be uncovered. Journey with us as we d…
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Episode 126: Overcoming a Seeming Death Sentence to Discover a Hidden Heavenly Fire with Tahni Cullen
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In the spirit of overcoming tremendous adversity, as we discussed in our previous episode with Mark Black, we introduce to you today Tahni Cullen. Tahni was blessed with a beautiful baby, who was named Josiah, "Fire of God." However, within just a couple of years, it was evident that Josiah was a bit different. He was sadly diagnosed with autism, l…
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Episode 125: How Mark Black Overcame a Death Sentence and Now Runs Marathons With a Transplanted Heart and Lungs!
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"Transform adversity into your competitive advantage." A phrase perhaps heard in any number of motivational talks you've attended, or hard lessons when "life happens" in its many forms and fashions. Our guest today, Mark Black, has experienced adversity we've never encountered before on this show - and that's saying a lot! For you see, Mark was ess…
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Episode 124: Summit Connections: Scaling Society's Mountains with Chad Hawley
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Introducing Chad Hawley, the ingenious founder behind the Nexus Mountain Network—a platform built to conquer the formidable "mountains" of government, religion, education, arts & entertainment, family, business, and media. Inspired by a life-changing medical diagnosis, Chad embarked on his mission to foster meaningful discussions across society's p…
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Episode 123: Resurrected by Faith: The Extraordinary Journey of Steffani Besch
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In today's most compelling episode, we delve into the miraculous account of Steffani Besch, now a seasoned minister, but who as a young girl endured an extraordinary incident that defied all rational explanation. At a local swimming pool on an ordinary summer day in 1979, 13-year-old Steffani embarked on what all expected to be a fun-filled afterno…
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Episode 122: Taking Risks Puts Us in Constant Dependence On the Lord
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Wendie and Todd both traveled to San Diego, CA recently, and while there caught up with Justin Maina, a self-described "fear hunter" (see a link to our interview with Justin below). Justin led us on an adventure that would strike legitimate fear into most people - us included. But we made it through okay, and the entire experience made us think abo…
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Episode 121: Invest in Your Health and Discover the Ultimate Financial Investment for a Fulfilling Life with Krisstina Wise
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Are you yearning for a profound sense of inner peace and fulfillment in your life? Wondering how to find balance and true wealth that encompasses every aspect of your being? In today's episode, our guest Krisstina Wise shares a truly unique solution to help you achieve a holistic definition of wealth. By diving deep into the realms of balance and s…
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Episode 120: Always Go All Out! A Conversation With the Inspiration for the Film "The Hill"
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Today we welcome to the show Rickey Hill, who's incredible story of perseverance served as the inspiration for the major feature film "The Hill" starring Dennis Quaid! Rickey Hill will be the first to tell you "The Hill" isn't about him. "The Hill" refers to the pitching mound on the ball field. While making it to the major leagues is extremely dif…
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Episode 119: Arranged Marriages, Revolting Women Against Tyranny, and Speaking Truth to Life with Lily Meschi of Iran Alive Ministries!
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Today's episode is a bit of a follow up to our recent episode featuring Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive ministries. It features Lily Meschi, the Director of Partner Relations with Iran Alive. Like virtually all Iranians, Lily grew up in a fundamentalist Muslim home, being taught that God is "always angry" with humanity, and that we should fear Him…
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Episode 118: Invincible Joy, and Chasing "God-Sized Dreams" with Oliver Asher
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We begin today's episode asking the question, "What's the difference between joy and happiness?" Wait, doesn't joy mean happiness? No, not necessarily. Joy oftentimes means seeing the good in sometimes overwhelmingly unhappy circumstances. Our guest began his walk on this earth in circumstances that may seem to be unhappy to many of us. Such as liv…
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Episode 117: How Our Rituals, and Awareness of Our Need for Jesus, Change When Apart From Our Loved Ones
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In 1 Thes. 2:17-19, Paul shares how his absence from the believers in that area of the world made him - and them - long for each other's physical presence. While an absence from a loved one can be uncomfortable, even painful in certain circumstances, the adage "absence makes the heart grow fonder" rings true. While we all need a proper amount of ti…
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Episode 116: Jeremiah 29:11...In Heavy Metal Format with Benny DiChiara
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"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 This familiar scripture is the rallying cry for our guest in today's episode. Benny DiChiara suffered a TBI (traumatic brain injury) in 2015. No one knows exactly what caused him to lose conscious…
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Episode 115: Words are a Currency We All Have Equal Access to with Tammy Kling
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How often do we hesitate to say the thing we know needs to be said to another person? Be it because of a fear of rejection, perhaps even a fear of success, we all too often hold back that thing that is on our mind toward another person. Tammy Kling is on a mission to encourage others to take that leap of faith and say the thing on your heart toward…
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Episode 114: Follow the Tears to Find the Source of Your Comfort with Filmmaker Cristobal Krusen
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Mental illness is one of those things we're aware of, but don't seem to know that much about. Yet research suggests as many as 1 in 4 people are affected with some sort of mental disorder. It's much more prevalent than you may have imagined. Our guest today, Cristóbal Krusen was blessed with a beautiful boy. A gifted athlete with "dollar signs on h…
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Episode 113: Look Beyond the Smile and Learn to Feel Your Brother's Pain with Craig Brown
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God never wastes our pain, says our guest on today's episode. Craig Brown grew up masking deep inner pain. Always pressured to put on a face of "the perfect family," Craig lacked an outlet to express the pains and insecurities that all children experience. The turn to drugs in 1980's Washington D.C. was not a surprising one in hindsight. After brea…
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Episode 112: An Insider's Look at the Spiritual Revival Occurring in a Longtime Islamic Stronghold with Dr. Hormoz Shariat
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Our guest on today's episode has been called the "Billy Graham of Iran" by Joel Rosenberg. Dr. Hormoz Shariat grew up in a Muslim household in Iran, and found himself wondering "what does all this mean?" They recited the prayers day after day, yet there was no inward stirring. Hormoz got a bitter taste of what the Islamic religion is capable of by …
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Episode 111: When Life Gets Scary: How to Move Forward in Faith While Life is Going Backwards with Carole Leathem
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Who knew that the "playlist" feature on your smartphone could be the difference between surviving a trial and completely losing touch with reality? Carole Leathem had just "lost" her husband of over 40 years. Bill was a pastor, but had recently shown signs of depression, even suicidal ideations. Carole was told she was not allowed to see her husban…
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Episode 110: Five Things to Do When You Find Yourself "In a Pickle" Financially, On a Stationery Bike and Otherwise
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Recently Todd found himself in a bit of a bind. He was on his stationery bike when he realized his foot was stuck inside the pedal. Thankfully Wendie was nearby and came to his aid when he called for help. But it got us to thinking about the many times we find ourselves in predicaments. You know, the types of situations where you're stuck in a situ…
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Episode 109: Suffering Breeds Blessings with Monica Schiraldo
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What a pleasure to welcome to our show Monica Schiraldo. You may remember Monica's husband Joe being featured on Your Biggest Breakthrough a few weeks ago, and now we get to hear HER side of the founding of their Montessori school in New York City! If there is one thing we think you can take away from Monica's story, it's that hardship and sufferin…
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Episode 108: Generational Blessings Found Through a Relationship with Your Heavenly Father featuring Justin Jundante
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Fear knows your greatest potential, and if you allow it to guide your decisions, you'll not reach your potential. You'll probably reach the polar opposite of your potential in fact. Our guest in today's episode, Justin Jundante, knows all too well how loneliness brought by a lack of compassion and connection with his earthly father can lead to some…
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Episode 107: A Clarion Call to "Get Your Brave On" When Life Kicks You In the Teeth. Amanda Carroll
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Divorce. It's the last thing any married person wants to hear or consider. Yet, it's sometimes inevitable. The other party sometimes just loses interest in the other person, loses sight of the vision they once had for their marriage. What are you to do? Amanda Carroll's former husband told her one night he was leaving her and their three children. …
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Episode 106: The Journey to Glory Isn't Without Its Pitfalls and Roadblocks with Richard Ronsisvalle
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"Serve God," they said. "It will be fun!" they said. "Your life will be infinitely better," they said. While we don't really know who "they" are, we do know that serving God is sometimes touted as a blissful experience, that once you do so you'll never experience pain or heartache. The reality could not be further from that. Sometimes we put our fa…
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Episode 105: Today's Decisions Affect Tomorrow's Outcome (And the Stories You'll Tell Tomorrow, For Better or Worse)
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Decisions, Decisions. We make thousands of them everyday. Some decisions are trivial. Some will affect your life forever, for better or worse. Believe it or not, some of those seemingly minor decisions turn into major life events. Like having a drink and you eventually become an alcoholic; or trying out a cigar and getting hooked and eventually dev…
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Episode 104: Why "Common Sense" Is Sometimes the Best Way to Make Sense of God's Calling for Our Lives
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We're thrilled to welcome to the show Aaron Jennings. Aaron began his walk with God thirsty and on fire to reach as many people as possible with the Gospel. Even if it meant going to motocross races on Sundays rather than going to church as a teen! "I'm called to reach motocross people. Motocross people are not in church on Sunday. I must be in the…
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Episode 103: How Exposure to Heartache and Physical Limitations Led to a Breakthrough in Faith with Cheryl Ricker
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There's not much more to say about our guest Cheryl Ricker than she's simply an inspiring woman. Enduring a broken marriage as a child, to suffering extreme physical challenges as an adult, Cheryl has endured major setbacks, broken heart, divided loyalties to adult figures, and has come to the other side with a song in her heart and a smile on her …
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Episode 102: Ex-NYC Firefighter Joe Schiraldo On His Leap of Faith Into the World of Wholesome Education.
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Today we welcome to the show former NYC firefighter Joe Schiraldo. Joe took a massive leap of faith in leaving his successful firefighting career to start a Montessori school in the heart of New York City - right after the Covid pandemic blindsided the world. Not exactly the best timing from the human point of view; yet Joe felt divinely called to …
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Episode 101: Why You Should Focus on What NOT To Do to Discover Your Life's Purpose with Beth Townsend
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"The world will be changed one story at a time," says our guest on today's episode, Beth Townsend. Beth hosts a TV show, partnered with the Christian Broadcast Network, where she empowers viewers to discover their own purpose for their lives. Beth was forced to endure a great deal of pain and shame prior to discovering her own life purpose. The chi…
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Episode 100: Todd and Wendie Celebrate a Huge Milestone and Recount Favorite Episodes on the Journey Thus Far.
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Well, we made it! Honestly, we didn't think we would reach this milestone with Your Biggest Breakthrough, but we just kept plugging along and here we are. While it may seem like just a number to some, it means a lot to us that we made it to our hundredth episode of the show! To mark the occasion, we want to reminisce about some of the incredible st…
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Episode 99: A Call for Men to "Man Up" and Know Your Role in God's Narrative for Humanity with Bob Coughlin
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In today's episode, you're going to hear all about men: Who they are, what they're after, and why. You're gonna find out how a pro boxer turned business entrepreneur became a director of men's ministry. You're going to hear the difference of growing up and having a religious background versus having a relationship with Jesus, the real definition of…
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Episode 98: How to Hear the Voice of God on an Intimate Level with Edward John Hughes
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"Life can't possibly be better than walking with the Lord," says our guest Edward John Hughes. Edward John's first encounter with hearing the voice of God occurred on a soccer field while in college at Oral Roberts University. "It was as though my mother was calling me in for supper," recalls Edward John about the familiarity and comfort level he f…
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Episode 97: Pussycat Dolls Founding Member, Kaya Jones, on Breaking Free From a Life Contrary to God's Design and Using Her Gifts for His Glory.
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Kaya Jones, founding member of the uber-famous girl band, Pussycat Dolls, joins us on the show to discuss some of the unsavory elements of the entertainment industry that are often hidden from the most innocent among us - as well as how she broke free from the guilt and immense pressure to conform to something completely contrary to God's design fo…
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Episode 96: How to Land On the Right Side of the Coin Called "Friendship"
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How many friends do you have? If you look at your social media accounts, you might think you have hundreds, even thousands of friends. But are how many of those connections are your true friends? Not many, we would venture to guess. While the minds behind the massive social media machines twist and congeal the meaning of the word "friend" to their …
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Episode 95: If You Choose God as Your Partner, You'd Better Be Planning for BIG THINGS with Jim Maxim.
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"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16 All Jim Maxim ever knew as a child was dysfunction. His father's alcoholism caused the family home to be repossessed by the bank, and he turned to booze and hard drugs to numb the pain. One day while driving under the influence of the drugs and the pain of his reality, he was…
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Episode 94: Attack the Fears In Your Life and Achieve Your Biggest Breakthrough with Justin "The Fear Hunter" Maina.
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Justin Maina of American Ninja Warrior fame dropped by the Your Biggest Breakthrough studios to talk about FEAR. What do you fear? Government run amok? Public speaking? Death? We all have fears, and Justin spends his days counseling and coaching people all over the globe how to first identify, and then confront the fears that cripple us from achiev…
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Episode 93: From the Filthy Rags of Self and Addiction, to Experiencing Abundance Materially and Spiritually with Matt Kriha.
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"Excuse me, are you Todd?" "Yes, how can I help you?" "We're supposed to meet here at Starbucks." "We are? That's great! But I had no idea I was supposed to meet anyone here today." A text message arrives in Matt Kriha's phone, from the Todd he was scheduled to meet - at a different Starbucks. "Hey it turns out you're not the Todd I was supposed to…
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Episode 92: Doubting and Extreme Anger Toward God Leads to the "Mountaintop of Obedience" with Susie Jennings
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Susie Jennings, founder of Operation Care International stopped by the studio to share her own story of overcoming personal tragedy, questioning God's plan for her life, and ultimately having a deep trust in Him that only comes through true obedience. **Please note that due to a poor connection on our call with Susie, the audio quality in this epis…
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Episode 91: That Once-Vibrant Fire is Waning. Here's What to Do to Rekindle the Flame.
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Remember when... You were absolutely crazy about your spouse, and couldn't see enough of him or her? You craved time in the Scriptures, and sought every opportunity to hang out with other believers in Jesus? You poured your heart and soul into your work every day, and rose to the head of the class or your field? But today, those feelings are distan…
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