Every Breath On Purpose Conversations

In this episode , I share a medical complication from my recovery journey that, looking back, could have become much more serious than I realized at the time. Through that experience, I reflect on God's unseen protection, the blessings we often overlook, and why even the smallest victories in recovery and faith are worth celebrating. Sometimes God's greatest mercies are the ones we never s...

After a recent appointment with my ENT, I walked away with something I had been seeking for a long time: understanding. Join me as I reflect on recovery, obedience, trust, and the freedom that comes from realizing that while the outcome may not be entirely in our hands, the effort is. Most importantly, we'll look at what Scripture teaches about faithfully doing what we can and trusting God wit...

In this episode, I share a personal reflection on what it means to keep growing even years into a recovery journey. As I begin new personal training sessions through the YMCA and continue working on speech and swallowing therapy, I’ve been thinking a lot about progress, limits, and the mindset behind improvement. Sometimes growth is physical, sometimes it’s mental—and often it’s both at the same t...

In this episode, I share some personal reflections on seeking answers, trusting God, and continuing to move forward even when every question has not been resolved. Drawing from James 2:22, I discuss how faith is often demonstrated through obedience and action, even in seasons of uncertainty. I also share how my ongoing journey with breathing exercises, speech therapy, and swallowing therapy has gi...

In this episode, I reflect on a recent medical procedure and the quiet space that follows receiving results that aren’t simple to categorize. There was some improvement, but not the kind that feels easily defined as “good” or “complete,” which led me into a deeper season of processing rather than reacting. I talk about what it means to sit in that in-between space—where honesty and hope have to co...

In Episode 5, Facing the Unknown with Hope , I share a heartfelt conversation about navigating seasons of uncertainty while holding on to faith, hope, and perseverance. Whether facing health struggles, unexpected changes, unanswered questions, or moments where the future feels unclear, this episode reflects on the importance of continuing forward even when we cannot see the full path ahead. Throug...

This podcast dives into the reality of living a surrendered life to God—where faith is tested, obedience is required, and trust is built over time. Through truth, testimony, and encouragement, it points back to God’s faithfulness in every season.

In this episode, I reflect on the tension between our plans and God’s timing. When we can’t do everything we hoped, it’s easy to feel discouraged—but Scripture reminds us that even small efforts have value, and that God is always working beyond what we can see. Looking at 1 Timothy 4:8 and the account of Lazarus, we’ll consider how bodily discipline produces results, but spiritual growth carries e...

This episode of Every Breath On Purpose Conversations explores my apprehensions about speech/swallowing therapy. In this conversation, I share reflections from a recent blog post on what I've been learning in a very real season of life. If you're walking through something difficult or searching for encouragement, I hope this meets you where you are. You can read the full post at findingfervorandfa...

This is the first episode of my podcast, and I'm sharing why I decided to start it. I already write on my blog and have published a book, but I felt led to also begin speaking my thoughts and testimony out load. This podcast is also part of my personal recovery journey, as I continue to step forward in areas that challenge me. My hope is that these episodes will encourage you in your own walk- wha...