Cracked Open

CRACKED OPEN – Season 3, Episode 8 THE MIRACLE BEFORE THE MIRACLE In this episode, we explore what God is doing long before the breakthrough ever arrives. Through Scripture, powerful true stories, historical rescues, personal experiences, and everyday moments, we’ll discover that the greatest miracle often isn’t the destination—it’s who God is shaping us into while we wait. We’ll talk about faith...

CRACKED OPEN – Season 3, Episode 7 THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL There are seasons in life when everything familiar disappears. The prayers seem unanswered. The doors stay closed. The people you love drift away. The dreams you carried begin to die. And somewhere in the silence, you start asking questions you never thought you’d ask. Where is God? Why is this happening? Will I ever feel whole again? E...

CRACKED OPEN – SEASON 3 EPISODE 6THE POWER OF DIVINE DETACHMENT What happens when the thing you’re holding onto the tightest is the very thing keeping you from peace? In this deeply personal episode of Cracked Open, Glen Nunes explores the difficult but life-changing concept of Divine Detachment. This isn’t about giving up. It’s not about becoming cold. It’s not about pretending you don’t care. It...

🎙️ CRACKED OPEN – Season 3, Episode 5: PRIDE & EGOPride can protect our image while quietly destroying our peace. In this episode, Glen explores the hidden cost of pride, the danger of ego, and how our unwillingness to admit mistakes can keep us trapped in situations that no longer serve us. Through personal stories, psychology, Biblical examples, and real-life lessons, this episode challenges...

The Beauty in the Breakdown:Sometimes life has a way of breaking us open. A heartbreak. A loss. A diagnosis. A betrayal. A season that doesn’t make sense. In this deeply personal episode of Cracked Open, Glen explores what happens when life strips away the masks we wear and forces us to confront who we really are underneath. Through stories of pain, perseverance, faith, and healing, we talk about...

🎙️ CRACKED OPEN — Season 3, Episode 3“Don’t Give Up When You Love Someone”This may be one of the most personal and emotionally honest episodes I’ve recorded yet. In this episode, I dive deep into what it really means to hold onto love while still continuing to move forward with your life. We talk about faith, divine intervention, soulmates, heartbreak, toxic rebounds, reconciliation, patience, gro...

Cracked Open - Season 3 episode 2: with Glen Nunes “How To Show Someone You Love Them.”This episode goes far beyond relationships and romance. It’s about presence. Loyalty. Boundaries. Sacrifice. Forgiveness. Consistency. The small details people never forget. The moments that quietly shape lives. We talk about:• why people often feel unloved even when love exists• how actions reveal truth louder...

Cracked Open – Season 3, Episode 1:How to Say Nice ThingsLast season was about moving forward. This season is about how we move forward…starting with the way we speak. Because the truth is—being kind isn’t always easy. Sometimes we hold things in. Sometimes we assume people already know how we feel. Sometimes we wait……and sometimes we never get another chance. This episode is about the power of wo...

Cracked Open – Episode 20: Forward (Season 2 Finale)Description:This is the final episode of Season 2.For the past two seasons, this podcast hasn’t just been conversations—it’s been real life, unfolding in real time. From heartbreak, betrayal, and depression… to faith, surrender, and growth… every episode has been part of a journey. This episode is a reflection on everything—what happened, what it...

🎙️Crushed in Spirit – Season 2 Episode 17There’s a difference between being broken… and being crushed. This episode goes deeper than surface-level struggle. It’s about that place where the strength is gone, the energy is gone, and you’re just trying to get through the day. A place the Bible describes as “crushed in spirit.”In this episode, I talk about what that really means—through life experienc...

Cracked Open Podcast –Season 2 Episode 16: DiscouragementDiscouragement is something we all face… but most people don’t talk about what it really feels like. In this episode, I open up about what discouragement actually looks like in real life — the exhaustion, the confusion, the moments where nothing seems to make sense, and the feeling of being stuck in something you can’t control. We talk about...

🎙️Jesse St. Gelais – Season 2 Episode: 18In this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with Jesse St. Gelais—lifelong South Coast resident, business owner, family man, and candidate for State Representative in the 8th Bristol District. This conversation isn’t about politics—it’s about people. We talk about real issues affecting our communities, families, and local businesses, but more importantly, w...

🎙️Rita Sweet – Hope Tree of Life Ministries - Episode 19In this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with Rita Sweet from Hope Tree of Life Ministries. Rita has dedicated her life to serving others—working to provide education, support, and hope to children in Haiti. What started as a calling has turned into a mission that is changing lives in a real and meaningful way. This conversation goes beyon...

Self-Respect | Cracked Open Podcast – Glen NunesThis episode dives into something we all struggle with at some point…self-respect. How we lose it…how we give it away…and how we start rebuilding it—one decision at a time. We talk about: • People-pleasing and over-explaining • Ignoring your inner voice • Allowing disrespect and humiliation • Comparing yourself and lowering your standards • And the h...

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....