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Forgiveness is not forgetting or burying the hatchet; it is an unconditional release. In this episode, Jeremy Stalnecker explains that forgiveness is the single most important decision you can make to stop being a victim and become a victor. 

Find out why you need a standard for forgiveness and how to properly process your hurt, pain, and loss without letting it become your identity. We explore the ultimate example of forgiveness, God's forgiveness through Christ, as the standard for forgiving others.

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John's standing desk goes rogue and he learns a musical use for Super Glue. Meanwhile, Jonnie reveals why the sandwich was invented and tells the tale of the exploding whale in Oregon.

Plus, a conversation about giving, receiving, and a perspective of gratitude.

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This episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus hears the pharisees grumbling that he hangs out with sinners and tells them three stories to illustrate that heaven rejoices when sinners repent and that God desires to forgive.

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If you think your life is too far gone, or if you’ve made too many mistakes for God to redeem, you’re going to want to listen to today’s conversation: a Sacred Scar Story.

Julie knew she could spend the rest of her life in prison if she were caught crossing the border with four pounds of methamphetamine duct-taped to her waist. But life had become so overwhelming, so painful, that she no longer cared if she lived or died. So, she crossed over the border. And with her arrest as a drug smuggler that day, her years of running from responsibility -and from God - came to an end.

Through one miraculous event after another, God transformed Julie from drug dealer to Hope Dealer. In her book, All My Hope, Julie wrote “It takes courage to live beyond regrets, but the good news is that God wanted to take my mess and turn it into a miracle.” Join us on the podcast as we talk about Finding Hope After Addiction, Loss, and Imprisonment.

 

Quotables from the episode:

• I want you to know that nothing you face is impossible with God. NOTHING. The blood of Jesus has never lost its power.
• God takes our mess and turns it into a message for the world. You see, what looked like a loss was really a game, because when my leg was amputated, it was one thing that did actually send me spiraling further into addiction. In that spiraling, I ended up at the foot of the cross in the arms of Jesus. And it was in that place where I was so done with the pain and the suffering and the dumb decisions and the addiction that I was so desperate, I cried out to God to become the center of my life, or I was going to lose everything. I had lost a leg; you would think that was a lot. But I was on the way to losing my very soul and my very self.
• You don't realize that you're stepping into a trap of the enemy that is going to consume you and steal your identity and your very soul.
• Sin is enticing because sin feels good for a moment.
• My first use of drugs took me on a journey straight to hell on earth.
• Addiction runs rampant in my family on both sides. And so that first line of meth, it just had me hooked. Addiction took me further than I ever wanted to go and made me someone I never wanted to be because I ended up liking the feeling that I got when I snorted that meth so much that I would do anything. I would tell any lie, I would deceive my parents, I would tiptoe into their bedroom at night and steal $50 bills out of my dad's wallet while he slept, I would do anything for that feeling. And then that feeling doesn't last forever. I would mix it with alcohol and try to get this euphoric feeling and it was like chasing my tail. And meanwhile, I'm slowly like becoming more and more depraved.
• Addiction made me lose all of any sense of morals that I may have had, even as a non -Christian, even as somebody who wasn't living for Jesus.
• I felt the presence of God there, and in that moment and I believed in God I knew he was real and I even understood that he could see me and I think it's that little seed of faith right the Bible says that we are all born with a measure of faith and so with that measure of faith I believed in God and he was chasing me and in that moment, I felt like God told me you can't have one foot with me and one foot in the world. Well, I didn't even have one foot with him yet. That voice made me stop and really think, “Okay, I'm living this way, But God is calling me to a life with him.”
• Nobody ever starts off using a substance thinking, “Oh I want to become an addict.”
• That's the grip that addiction has. It's like an invisible hand around your throat. There's only one thing that can break the grip of addiction, and that is the love and the power and the blood of Jesus.
• After I lost my leg to amputation, and I just was getting more and more into a wor

Singer-songwriter Jeremy Rosado joins to share the heart behind his deeply personal new album, The Waiting Room. From his early days on American Idol and The Voice to his journey through fatherhood, therapy, and faith, Jeremy opens up about what it means to trust God in seasons of waiting. Through songs like “Hero in the Room” and “Keep Holding On,” he invites listeners to find hope and healing even when life feels on pause.

Highlights

• Jeremy shares how The Waiting Room captures over a decade of learning to wait on God.

• The powerful story behind “Hero in the Room” — written through tears and inspired by childhood healing.

• How therapy and faith together opened new doors for creativity and restoration.

• The surprising story of raising his niece as his daughter since age 13 and how fatherhood shaped his faith.

• Musical influences from CeCe Winans, Israel Houghton, and Tauren Wells.

• A message of perseverance: how breakthrough often comes right after the hardest moments.

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In today’s digital age, technology—and especially AI—is evolving faster than ever. But as Christians, it’s not just about what these tools can do for us, but how they shape us. In this episode, we explore how to navigate the digital world with wisdom, discernment, and faith. Learn how to pause, reflect, and ensure that technology serves your heart, your relationships, and your walk with God, rather than becoming a distraction.

Key Takeaways:

• Pause and evaluate: Ask whether technology helps you love God and love others.

• Don’t fear AI—but don’t idolize it either.

• Embrace the digital world with discernment, courage, and hope.

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In this episode of Built Different, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Director of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, a pioneering movement of research at the intersection of faith, health, meaning, and relationships. Together we explore what it truly means to flourish, how his global research initiative known as the Global Flourishing Study is reshaping our understanding of well-being across 22 countries and over 200,000 participants, and what the implications are for people-helpers, ministry leaders, and anyone committed to a faith that’s formed, instead of merely informed. We unpack his top findings, surprising insights, and practical steps you can take to cultivate flourishing in your own life and in those you serve.

 

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Today’s Bible Verse:
“And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? ‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you.’” — Hebrews 12:5

God’s discipline isn’t punishment—it’s proof of His love. Hebrews reminds us that when God corrects or redirects us, He’s acting as a faithful Father, shaping our character and guiding us toward what leads to life. Instead of brushing off His correction or sinking into discouragement, we’re invited to see it as care. His discipline is purposeful, gentle, and always meant to strengthen us, not shame us.

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Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

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Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss.

She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments.

Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com.

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. What does it mean to be redeemed? Meditate on Isaiah 59:20. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Chloë Elmore, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. On this peaceful night, come to the father and learn from him. He wants to guide you and teach you His paths. All day long, and all night long, may your hope be in the Lord God, your Savior.

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