In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Alex Martinez's Daily Chop, I sit down with Mike and Gloria Frisby for a conversation that speaks directly to the heart of perseverance, faith, and staying rooted in Christ when walking through trials that shake you to your core. This episode is not about pointing fingers or exposing wounds, but about revealing what God can do when His people choose obedience over offense, faith over isolation, and calling over comfort.Mike and Gloria share openly about seasons in their walk with the Lord where pain, disappointment, and hurt came not from the world, but from within the body of Christ. These moments can be some of the most confusing and faith testing experiences for believers, because when the hurt comes from fellow Christians, leaders, or church environments, it can cause us to question not only people, but purpose. We often find ourselves pulling away, isolating, and telling ourselves that because we have a personal relationship with Jesus, we no longer need the church, fellowship, or community.This episode addresses that tension head on.Together, we talk about why isolation feels safer when we are wounded, why retreating can feel spiritual, and how easily pain can convince us that we are better off walking alone. Mike and Gloria break down what perseverance actually looks like when emotions are raw, trust is fractured, and faith feels heavy. They share how God met them in those moments, not by removing the calling, but by refining their hearts, redirecting their steps, and strengthening their obedience.We explore what it means to heal without hardening, to stay soft without staying silent, and to continue walking in love without compromising truth. This conversation highlights the difference between distancing ourselves out of protection and allowing God to heal us within healthy community. It reminds us that while Christ is the head of the Church, we are still called to be the body, connected, accountable, and walking together.This episode is for anyone who has ever said, I love Jesus but I struggle with the church. It is for those who have stepped away quietly, those who still carry unresolved hurt, and those who wonder if returning to fellowship is worth the risk. It is also for leaders, future leaders, and believers who want to understand how to walk with compassion, wisdom, and perseverance when ministry gets messy.At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful truth, circumstances may change, people may fail, and seasons may shift, but the calling God placed on your life did not change. God is still faithful, still present, and still working, even in the places that hurt the most.This episode is not about perfection, it is about obedience. Not about avoiding pain, but about growing through it. Not about walking away, but about learning how to walk forward with Christ at the center.If you have ever wrestled with church hurt, isolation, or the temptation to disconnect from community, this conversation is for you.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Alex Martinez's Daily Chop, I sit down with Mike and Gloria Frisby for a conversation that speaks directly to the heart of perseverance, faith, and staying rooted in Christ when walking through trials that shake you to your core. This episode is not about pointing fingers or exposing wounds, but about revealing what God can do when His people choose obedience over offense, faith over isolation, and calling over comfort.Mike and Gloria share openly about seasons in their walk with the Lord where pain, disappointment, and hurt came not from the world, but from within the body of Christ. These moments can be some of the most confusing and faith testing experiences for believers, because when the hurt comes from fellow Christians, leaders, or church environments, it can cause us to question not only people, but purpose. We often find ourselves pulling away, isolating, and telling ourselves that because we have a personal relationship with Jesus, we no longer need the church, fellowship, or community.This episode addresses that tension head on.Together, we talk about why isolation feels safer when we are wounded, why retreating can feel spiritual, and how easily pain can convince us that we are better off walking alone. Mike and Gloria break down what perseverance actually looks like when emotions are raw, trust is fractured, and faith feels heavy. They share how God met them in those moments, not by removing the calling, but by refining their hearts, redirecting their steps, and strengthening their obedience.We explore what it means to heal without hardening, to stay soft without staying silent, and to continue walking in love without compromising truth. This conversation highlights the difference between distancing ourselves out of protection and allowing God to heal us within healthy community. It reminds us that while Christ is the head of the Church, we are still called to be the body, connected, accountable, and walking together.This episode is for anyone who has ever said, I love Jesus but I struggle with the church. It is for those who have stepped away quietly, those who still carry unresolved hurt, and those who wonder if returning to fellowship is worth the risk. It is also for leaders, future leaders, and believers who want to understand how to walk with compassion, wisdom, and perseverance when ministry gets messy.At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful truth, circumstances may change, people may fail, and seasons may shift, but the calling God placed on your life did not change. God is still faithful, still present, and still working, even in the places that hurt the most.This episode is not about perfection, it is about obedience. Not about avoiding pain, but about growing through it. Not about walking away, but about learning how to walk forward with Christ at the center.If you have ever wrestled with church hurt, isolation, or the temptation to disconnect from community, this conversation is for you.

Rewired for a Purpose, Part 4 brings the message home in one of the most powerful ways possible, through the voice of someone whose life has been directly impacted. In this episode, one of Shelly Hanson’s students Courtney Buchanan, shares a short but deeply meaningful testimony on how this class has been a true blessing in her life. This is more than information, it is transformation in real time.Throughout this episode, we witness how the practical tools taught in Shelly’s class are not just theories, but real strategies that help people begin the work of renewing their minds, reshaping thought patterns, and rebuilding the way they respond to life. Rewiring the brain is not about perfection, it is about awareness, consistency, and learning how to respond with intention instead of reaction. This testimony shows what happens when someone applies those tools with an open heart and a willing spirit.This student’s story is a reminder that healing does not always come in loud, dramatic moments. Sometimes it comes quietly through discipline, support, accountability, and the courage to confront what has been running beneath the surface for years. The growth she shares points to the power of community, guidance, and learning how to work with the brain instead of against it.Rewired for a Purpose is not just a series, it is a movement toward intentional living, emotional health, and spiritual awareness. It is about recognizing that our past does not have to dictate our future, and that with the right tools, support, and mindset, real change is possible. Shelly Hanson continues to pour into others by equipping them with skills that bring clarity, strength, and direction in everyday life.Part 4 stands as a living example of what happens when faith meets practical tools, when truth meets consistency, and when someone decides they are no longer willing to live trapped by old patterns. This testimony is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain if change is really possible. It is proof that when the right tools meet the right support, lives truly can begin again from the inside out.If you have ever wondered whether rewiring the mind actually works, this episode offers a personal glimpse into that answer. Transformation is happening, one renewed mind at a time.

Pressure does not just test your skills, it exposes your nervous system. In this Episode of Alex Martinez Daily Chop, we break down how the sympathetic nervous system responds under stress and what it really takes to train for those moments when everything is on the line. This conversation is built for first responders, leaders, public safety professionals, military, medical workers, and anyone living life under constant pressure.In high-stress environments, your body is making decisions before your mind even catches up. Heart rate increases, vision narrows, breathing shifts, and the survival system activates. These responses are not weaknesses, they are biological protections, but without proper training they can also become the very thing that overwhelms you. In this episode, we walk through how stress actually impacts the brain and body and how intentional nervous system training can transform chaos into control.We talk about why most people never truly train their stress response, they only train their technical skills. Yet in real-world pressure, technical skills alone are not enough. You do not rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training. That training must include your breathing, your awareness, your emotional regulation, and your ability to remain present when pressure is at its peak. We also share real-world tools that can be applied immediately in high-stress careers and leadership environments. We discuss controlled breathing techniques, grounding skills, recovery rhythms after critical incidents, and the importance of intentional decompression. These are not theories, these are practical skills designed to keep you sharp without burning you out.This conversation also bridges the gap between science and faith. We talk about how living in constant survival mode impacts your soul, your relationships, your leadership, and your walk with God. God did not design you to live in a constant state of fear and reaction. He designed you to operate with strength, clarity, wisdom, and peace, even in the middle of chaos. Rewiring your nervous system is not just about performance, it is about stewardship of your life, your calling, and your identity.Whether you wear a badge, a uniform, scrubs, a hard hat, or simply carry the weight of leadership in your home or workplace, this episode is for you. If your life demands calm under fire, if your decisions impact others, if your stress follows you home, this message will meet you where you are.Pressure does not have to destroy you, it can refine you. But only if you are willing to train for it.

In this episode, we dive into a hard truth about the world we live in, a world that often teaches us to suppress our emotions instead of understanding them. We talk about how trauma and past experiences shape fear, reactions, and survival patterns without us even realizing it. More importantly, we break down where real healing begins, not by ignoring the past, but by becoming aware of how it wired our thinking, our responses, and our identity.This conversation is about learning how to feel again in a healthy way, how to face fear with honesty, and how to start the process of rewiring the mind with truth, safety, and purpose. Healing is not about pretending we are strong, it is about becoming strong through awareness, renewal, and intention.If you have ever felt stuck in patterns you cannot explain, overwhelmed by fear, or disconnected from your own emotions, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we sit down for a real, honest, and deep conversation with Shelly Hansen and Natalie Martinez about something that so many people experience but rarely understand, what happens when we live, lead, and serve out of survival mode.So often in ministry, leadership, relationships, and everyday life, we do not realize that we are operating out of one of the Four F’s, fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. These patterns are not personality flaws, they are nervous system responses formed through stress, trauma, fear, and past experiences. And when we lead, love, and serve from these places, it can quietly drain us, confuse us, and even cause burnout while we are trying to help others.We talk openly about what it looks like when people in ministry are still functioning from their Four F’s. How fight can turn into defensiveness and control. How flight can look like avoidance, isolation, or staying constantly busy to escape what we feel. How freeze can leave us stuck, numb, or unable to move forward. And how fawn can show up as people pleasing, losing boundaries, and abandoning our own needs just to keep the peace or keep people close.