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In this powerful continuation of his story, Dennis R. returns to Sacred & Strange to share the deeply human side of faith — where hope and heartbreak collide. From surviving cancer and discovering his calling to walking through the loss of both parents, Dennis opens up about what it means to trust God in the tension between grief and growth.

He shares how pain became his teacher, how boundaries became opportunities for healing, and how God turned brokenness into something whole. Through dreams, loss, and divine timing, Dennis reveals a faith that isn’t afraid of hard questions — one forged in honesty, humility, and relentless grace.

If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment, distance, or the long road to redemption, this conversation will remind you: if it’s not good, it’s not over.

🎙️ Listen now on Sacred & Strange — where the holy and the human meet in the mystery of faith.

00:00 Welcome Back to Sacred and Strange

01:36 Dennis' Motto: Tears Over Cheers

02:18 The Impact of Youth Ministry

06:20 Dennis' Journey to Ministry School

10:50 A Dream and a Vision: The Call to Redding

16:42 Choosing Faith Over College

40:00 First Year Struggles and Revelations

49:05 The Rollercoaster of Life

49:43 Cherishing Hard Times

52:08 Ministry School and Personal Growth

53:12 Losing My Father

55:06 Grieving My Stepdad

01:02:16 Regret and Boundaries with My Mom

01:05:45 The Gift of Grief

01:14:11 Victim and Assailant: A Personal Revelation

01:32:11 Partnering with Your Season

01:35:48 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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