“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” — Isaiah 6:8
In this introductory episode, Trace sits down with his wife, Jacy, to share the heart and vision behind Delight In Hardship. Trace opens up about his personal journey—from God miraculously sparing his life as a toddler, to wrestling through seasons of severe anxiety and spiritual warfare, to stepping out in bold obedience to answer God’s call and create a space dedicated to sharing life-changing testimonies of Jesus Christ.
Hear Trace share his story and the vision for the channel. 👇
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome to Delight In Hardship
04:05 – A Toddler Emergency: God Spares Trace’s Life
07:33 – Childhood Faith & Believing Early
11:00 – Insecurities, People-Pleasing & Secret Struggles
14:02 – How Trace Met Jacy (Blind Date at the Bowling Alley)
17:15 – Young Life Ministry & Hearing God's Voice at Camp
28:59 – Getting Married, Moving to NYC & Severe Burnout
32:50 – COVID Lockdown & Falling into Paralyzing Anxiety
37:00 – The Silent Mental Battle & Lukewarm Faith
44:40 – Reaching the End of Myself: Crying Out for Real Peace
52:35 – "Here Am I, Send Me" (Isaiah 6:8) & Stepping into Spiritual Leadership
56:00 – Finding a New Home at Salt City Church
1:01:00 – Spiritual Warfare & First Encounters with Sleep Paralysis
1:08:42 – The 5:00 AM Awakening: Hearing 2 Corinthians 12:10
1:14:15 – Fasting, Spiritual Gifts & The Prophetic Confirmation
1:20:00 – The Charger in the Bible: Asking God for a Clear Sign
1:26:00 – How God Named "Delight In Hardship"
1:29:40 – Building the Studio in Faith & Provision
1:34:00 – Abiding in the Vine & The Heart of the Podcast
1:38:00 – Free Bible Offer & Dedication
1:43:00 – Salvation Prayer: Giving Your Life to Jesus
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