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Finding Purpose in Hard Times: How God Prepares You Through Pain
We've been through some pretty wild ups and downs—losing everything, facing homelessness, and scrambling just to make ends meet. In this special first episode, we're sharing how faith and grit pulled us through those tough times and helped us rebuild our lives from scratch. We talk honestly about hustling odd jobs, leaning on family, and how we eventually found our way into real estate and investing. It's not just about money—it's about how those struggles shaped everything we care about now.
We want to show you that hard times aren't the end—they can actually be a fresh start if you lean in the right way. We're breaking down what we learned about bouncing back, changing mindset, and spotting opportunities even when it feels impossible. This episode is really about mixing real-life hustle with faith, and how that combo makes all the difference. It's the kind of stuff we wish we'd known earlier.
If you're curious about what it really looks like to rebuild after hitting rock bottom, this episode is for you. We're keeping it real—sharing the good, the bad, and everything in between—so you can feel like you're right there with us. There's no magic fix, but there's definitely a way forward, and we're walking that path together.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:37] The highs and lows that shaped us [00:02:30] The truth behind success [00:04:26] What homelessness taught us about hope [00:04:55] Odd jobs that became stepping stones [00:05:57] Lessons learned and moving forward [00:07:30] Why Wilmington feels like home now [00:09:32] Jonathan's real estate journey [00:10:15] What the 2008 market collapse taught us [00:11:04] How meeting Melissa changed everything [00:13:26] When our finances fell apart — and what we did [00:16:47] Living with parents: shame and strength [00:20:42] Starting over with hope and hustle [00:24:40] Why encouragement matters [00:27:10] What to remember when your story feels unfinished
Memorable Quotes:
"We want you to understand that everything can be used for the greater good." [00:06:17] – Melissa Edmiston
"It didn't feel like growth at the time. It just hurt. But now that we're older and we can look back and we're on the other side of it, we can see how God was preparing us through those events and through that time." [00:24:13] – Jonathan Edmiston
Connect With Us:
Website: https://mandatetomultiply.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast
Join the VIP Community & get a FREE PDF Guide: "7 Keys to Multiply What Matters: A Quick-Start Guide to Faith, Family & Financial Stewardship." - https://mandatetomultiply.com/vipcommunity
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By Melissa and Jonathan Edmiston
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We've been through some pretty wild ups and downs—losing everything, facing homelessness, and scrambling just to make ends meet. In this special first episode, we're sharing how faith and grit pulled us through those tough times and helped us rebuild our lives from scratch. We talk honestly about hustling odd jobs, leaning on family, and how we eventually found our way into real estate and investing. It's not just about money—it's about how those struggles shaped everything we care about now.
We want to show you that hard times aren't the end—they can actually be a fresh start if you lean in the right way. We're breaking down what we learned about bouncing back, changing mindset, and spotting opportunities even when it feels impossible. This episode is really about mixing real-life hustle with faith, and how that combo makes all the difference. It's the kind of stuff we wish we'd known earlier.
If you're curious about what it really looks like to rebuild after hitting rock bottom, this episode is for you. We're keeping it real—sharing the good, the bad, and everything in between—so you can feel like you're right there with us. There's no magic fix, but there's definitely a way forward, and we're walking that path together.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:37] The highs and lows that shaped us [00:02:30] The truth behind success [00:04:26] What homelessness taught us about hope [00:04:55] Odd jobs that became stepping stones [00:05:57] Lessons learned and moving forward [00:07:30] Why Wilmington feels like home now [00:09:32] Jonathan's real estate journey [00:10:15] What the 2008 market collapse taught us [00:11:04] How meeting Melissa changed everything [00:13:26] When our finances fell apart — and what we did [00:16:47] Living with parents: shame and strength [00:20:42] Starting over with hope and hustle [00:24:40] Why encouragement matters [00:27:10] What to remember when your story feels unfinished
Memorable Quotes:
"We want you to understand that everything can be used for the greater good." [00:06:17] – Melissa Edmiston
"It didn't feel like growth at the time. It just hurt. But now that we're older and we can look back and we're on the other side of it, we can see how God was preparing us through those events and through that time." [00:24:13] – Jonathan Edmiston
Connect With Us:
Website: https://mandatetomultiply.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast
Join the VIP Community & get a FREE PDF Guide: "7 Keys to Multiply What Matters: A Quick-Start Guide to Faith, Family & Financial Stewardship." - https://mandatetomultiply.com/vipcommunity