Jon Erwin — the filmmaker behind Young Washington, House of David, and Jesus Revolution — joins Levi and Jennie to talk about why he spent a decade obsessed with George Washington before ever picking up a camera. They get into how Washington's worst failures actually forged his leadership, the real bullet holes that shaped his faith, and why Jon cast Andy Serkis (yes, Gollum himself) for the film. Plus: the wild, lifeguard-overwhelming baptism story behind Jesus Revolution and what's coming next from Wonder Project.

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Time Stamps

00:00 - Welcome Jon Erwin

02:33 – America's 250th and why this is "an experiment worth believing in" 

05:37 – The leadership lesson hiding in young Washington's biggest mistakes 

16:02 – Making war feel real without losing the family audience 

22:56 – The "divine hand of providence" — Washington's faith, bullet holes, and Cincinnatus 

31:13 – Inside Wonder Project's new short-form Bible series, starting with Moses 

46:44 – The three unexplainable moments and the mass baptisms behind House of David

In Part 1 we named the patterns of codependence. In Part 2 we go deeper – tracing codependence back to its developmental roots, looking honestly at what it costs us, and walking through what healing actually looks like using all six principles of the HOCI model. Not a new self. A more honest one.

In this episode we will look at:

You were designed for real connection – not managed connection, not performed connection, not connection that costs you yourself. That kind of connection starts with knowing who you are. And that work is always available. Right here. Right now.

Thank you. Just.... thank you. 

You were created to carry the presence of God into your world—right where you are, just as you are. In this special episode, host Christine Caine delivers a powerful Miracle Sunday message on saying “yes” to God’s assignment, overcoming fear, and stepping boldly into impossible things through the power of the Holy Spirit. Through the story of Mary, Christine challenges listeners to embrace divine purpose, trust God beyond circumstances, and live with joy in a broken world.

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SHOW NOTES:

Living Between the Two Advents

We remember Christ’s first coming while longing for His return. This is why believers can face suffering, injustice, and global brokenness with unshakeable hope.

Favor Is For Service, Not Status

Mary is called “highly favored”—but that favor would cost her reputation, relationships, and comfort. True favor is an invitation to participate in God’s plan, not a promise of ease.

Overcoming Fear With “Even If” Faith

Mary confronts the fear of the unknown, the fear of loss, and the fear of others’ opinions. Christine teaches the shift from “What if?” to “Even if.” Even if people misunderstand. Even if it costs something. Even if it stretches you beyond yourself. God is faithful.

When the Calling Is Impossible on Purpose

God doesn’t call us to difficult things—He calls us to impossible things that only He can fulfill. Whether like Mary (young and capable) or Elizabeth (older and barren), both required the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit.

Why We Need Each Other: Mary & Elizabeth

Mary runs to Elizabeth, highlighting how young leaders need spiritual mothers and mature believers need the fire of the younger.

Mary’s Song of Joy: Prophesying Your Future

Instead of complaining about cost or difficulty, Mary breaks into prophetic praise—declaring generational blessing over her life. Christine challenges listeners to align their confession with God’s promise.

Post-it prayers and a mutt named Moose lead to a heartfelt conclusion as Torry stacks the stones of his Alaskan memories into a spiritual cairn, honoring a God who led him through laughter, danger, and grace.

We are constantly affected by people, experiences, and lessons we remember from our past. On this journey, Dr. G tells us about profound memories we are born with, whose origin and purpose remain a mystery to science, but not to the Bible. 

"Islands of Genius" by Dr. Darold Treffert

Sculptures by Alonzo Clemons

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Do your kids embrace life with confidence? We talk about resilience but how many kids are really willing to take risks, fail, and get back up again? Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us raise resilient kids who can recover from bad days and disappointments. 

For kids to be resilient, they need to know the God of the Bible. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

3:20 What is resilience? 

4:50 Don’t just talk about resilience, this is how to live it out in front of your kids 

5:40 Your daughter blames her teacher for a bad grade, what do you say? 

8:20 What is the difference between a failure and a mistake?

12:45 When you zap your kids without even knowing it 

15:15 The powerful roles of optimism and pessimism

16:55 Use the calendar this way to help your kids recover

19:45 Big trauma versus little trauma 

22:30 Put your phone down and hear your child’s heart cry 

24:35 Technology has taught us that everything is easy 

26:46 Learning lessons from giraffes about over-parenting 

29:34 Fostering spiritual resiliency in your kids 

Dr. Kathy Koch is a child development specialist and founder of Celebrate Kids based in Fort Worth Texas. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers and children in 30 countries through keynote messages and seminars. Her books include Screens and Teens, 8 Great Smarts and the topic of today's conversation, Resilient Kids.

Learn more about Dr. Kathy and her book Resilient Kids at Celebrate Kids celebratekids.com

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