Cracked Open

Cracked OpenTitle: Episode 14 Season 2Humiliation | Cracked Open PodcastDescription:There’s a difference between heartbreak… and humiliation. In this episode of Cracked Open, Glen Nunes opens up about a deeper kind of pain — the kind that doesn’t just hurt, but makes you question your worth, your judgment, and your reality. This episode dives into: • Repeated lying and broken trust • Emotional man...

Cracked Open – Season 2, Episode 13HomelessWhat does it really mean to be homeless? Most people think of someone living on the streets… but the truth is, homelessness can take many forms. Sometimes it’s losing a roof over your head. Sometimes it’s losing direction in life. Sometimes it’s losing the people and the place you once called home. In this powerful episode of Cracked Open, Glen shares rea...

Cracked Open – Season 2, Episode 12NarcissismThis episode dives deep into the reality of narcissism — what it looks like before, during, and after the damage. We break down:• The traits and warning signs• The manipulation and control• The spiritual and emotional toll• What Scripture says about pride, selfish ambition, and boundaries• How to protect yourself — and how to help someone who feels trap...

CRACKED OPEN – Season 2 Episode 11 – FIGHTDifferent battles. Different arenas. One decision — to stand. In this episode, Glen reflects on powerful voices that define what it truly means to fight:• A father facing ALS with dignity[ https://youtu.be/sEMpdwdVpng?si=l5C2q57PfqUNxljf ]• Art Williams’ relentless “Just Do It” conviction[ https://youtu.be/7R9c0RAz678?si=UdTZU21W-3KIpump ]• Theodore Roosev...

CRACKED OPEN – Season 2, Episode 10 NEVER GIVE UPWhat does “never give up” actually mean? Is it blind denial? Is it pride? Is it obsession? Or is it quiet, grounded conviction when everything looks finished? In this episode, Glen talks about what it means to stand firm when logic says walk away… when opinions are loud… when the sea hasn’t parted yet. Never giving up isn’t about forcing an outcome....

Cracked Open – Season 2, Episode 9 The Waiting What do you do when you’re in the in-between? Not where you used to be .Not where you want to be. Just… waiting. In this episode of Cracked Open, Glen dives into the tension of the waiting season — the space where decisions hang in the balance, prayers feel unanswered, and clarity doesn’t come on your timeline. Through a powerful message sparked by Gi...

Cracked Open – Season 2, Episode 8Guest: Phil PaleologosFor over 50 years, Phil Paleologos has been a voice on the airwaves. From the late-night sounds of 50,000-watt AM stations as a kid… to national syndication with Talk America Radio Network… to hosting morning drive on 1420 WBSM… Phil has built a legacy rooted in passion, discipline, and connection. Named one of the Top 100 Talk Show Hosts in...

Cracked Open – Season 2, Episode 7Suicide Prevention, Awareness & Remembering TylerGuest: Joel BaptistaTyler Joseph Leonard Memorial FoundationIn this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with Joel Baptista, a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and a dedicated member of the Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation. This is not a surface-level conversation. T...

This episode is being released earlier than planned because the message matters more than the calendar. Suicide prevention is time-sensitive. If even one person hears this today and feels less alone, it’s worth sharing now. Grateful to Joel Baptista and the Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation for this honest and important conversation.

🎙️ Cracked Open — Season 2, Episode 6Al Gillespie | Williams Syndrome, Faith, Music, and the Power of GratitudeIn this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with my friend Al Gillespie for one of the most heartfelt conversations I’ve had on the podcast. We talk about Williams syndrome — not from a medical or clinical perspective, but through lived experience. Al shares his story of being diagnosed a...

CRACKED OPEN – Season 2, Episode 5: HUMILITYHumility is not weakness. It’s not self-hatred. And it’s not pretending you don’t matter. Humility is what happens when pride cracks… and truth finally gets in. In this episode of Cracked Open, we take an honest, unfiltered look at humility—what it really is, why it’s so misunderstood, and how it becomes the doorway to healing, growth, and real freedom....

Depression doesn’t always look like despair. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion. Silence. Going through the motions while feeling empty inside. In this episode of Cracked Open, we talk honestly about depression — not as a label, but as a lived experience. The heaviness. The isolation. The quiet battle that so many carry alone. This is not a clinical conversation. It’s a human one. If you’ve ever f...

Cracked Open – Season Two, Episode Two: Make the MoveSome moves change your life forever. In this episode of Cracked Open, Glen Nunes talks about the moments when staying still costs more than moving forward. Whether it’s a relationship, a career decision, a relocation, a dream you’ve been delaying, or a choice you’ve been afraid to make — this episode is about recognizing when the waiting season...

Cracked Open – Season 2, Episode 2: RegretRegret is something we all carry at some point in life. Not just regret over mistakes, but regret over words not spoken, chances not taken, and love not fully understood. In this episode of Cracked Open, we talk honestly about regret — how it forms, how it lingers, and how it can quietly shape the way we live if we let it. This is not about shame or self-p...

🎧 Cracked Open - Season 2 Episode 1: Faith Faith is easy when answers come quickly. Faith is harder when silence stretches on. In this first episode of Season 2 of Cracked Open, I talk aboutfaith—not as certainty, not as slogans, and not as blindoptimism—but as something lived when outcomes are unclear and trusthas been tested.  This episode explores:• The difference between faith in God and misp...

In this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with Pastor Brian Dube for an honest, grounded conversation about faith, truth, hope, and navigating life when it feels uncertain or heavy. This isn’t about having all the answers or pretending life is easy. It’s about reflection, perspective, and staying rooted when life cracks you open. Topics include: • Faith in real life, not theory • Finding steadin...

In this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with Eric Caron for an honest, in-studio conversation about life, creativity, and what happens when we allow ourselves to be truly open. Eric shares his journey, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the moments that shaped who he is today. This is Episode 16 of Cracked Open.

✅ Cracked Open Podcast — Episode 15Title: Healing (Part Two)with Glen Nunes Healing isn’t simple, clean, or fast. It’s layered. It comes in waves. And sometimes… it takes a second chapter. This episode picks up where the first “Healing” episode left off, diving deeper into the emotional, spiritual, and personal work required when life cracks you open. In this episode, we explore:• How healing act...

CRACKED OPEN – Episode 14: HOPEIn this episode, I talk honestly about something we all struggle with:how to hold onto hope when life feels like it’s falling apart. Hope isn’t blind positivity. It’s not pretending everything is fine. It’s the quiet strength that keeps you getting up, one more day, even when your heart is cracked wide open. I share where I’m at… the good, the heavy, the confusing… a...

📖 Episode 13 – REBUILDING | Cracked Open Sometimes life shatters in ways we never saw coming. Trust breaks, love slips through our fingers, and the future we pictured disappears overnight. But Episode 13 is about what happens after the breaking — the slow, painful, powerful process of rebuilding. In this episode, Glen talks honestly about disappointment, betrayal, hope, and the courage it takes t...

CRACKED OPEN – Episode 12: TRUSTDescription:In this deeply emotional episode of Cracked Open, we dive into one of the hardest battles a human heart can face — trust. How it’s built. How it’s broken. How it changes us. And how we slowly learn to rebuild it again… even when we don’t believe we can. This isn’t a polished discussion from someone who has it all figured out. This is raw. This is honest....

🎙️ Cracked Open – Episode 11: “Guilt” In this powerful episode, Glen Nunes explores one of life’s heaviest emotions — guilt. From the kind that teaches you to the kind that tries to destroy you, this honest reflection dives deep into what guilt does to the mind, body, and soul — and how grace can turn that burden into freedom. We talk about: • The difference between healthy and toxic guilt • How g...

🎙️ Cracked Open — Episode 10: “Betrayal”This one’s different. It’s longer — and it’s personal. After 10 episodes of Cracked Open, this chapter dives deeper than ever before. It’s raw, honest, personal, deeply real and straight from the heart — about the pain of betrayal, the search for peace, and the strange beauty that can rise from broken trust. If you’ve ever been hurt, lied to, or left behind…...

Cracked Open – Episode 9: KarmaDescription:In this raw and deeply honest episode, Glen explores the power of karma — the truth that what we put into the world always finds its way back. Through personal reflection, scripture, and heartfelt storytelling, he unpacks betrayal, forgiveness, and divine justice. This isn’t about revenge — it’s about release. About letting God handle what our hearts can’...

🎙️ Cracked Open with Glen NunesEpisode 8 – “Freedom: When Surrender Becomes Strength”This week’s message goes deep into the meaning of true freedom — the kind that only comes from surrender, not control. It’s about letting go, trusting God in the middle of the mess, and realizing that faith doesn’t have to be loud — sometimes it’s just a whisper and a tear. In this episode, Glen reflects on one of...