Have you ever gotten something you thought would make you happy… and it didn’t?

She won America’s Next Top Model.

She traveled the world.

She built the life so many dream about.

And still… something was missing.

In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Jaslene Gonzalez for a raw and honest conversation about success, identity, and what happens when the life you worked for doesn’t satisfy you the way you thought it would.

Jaslene shares her journey—from an abusive relationship, to winning Top Model, to hitting a breaking point that forced her to slow down and ask a deeper question:

“Is this really what I thought would fulfill me?”

What she found wasn’t more success.

It wasn’t more validation.

It was Jesus.

In the middle of loss, confusion, and rebuilding, she encountered a God who wasn’t distant—but pursuing.

This episode is for the one who feels like something is missing…

even when life looks good on the outside.

God hasn’t left you.

He’s closer than you think.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

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She remembers thinking this back in junior high and high school… what is wrong with me?

Why relationships didn’t work.

Why she felt overlooked.

Why she could love deeply… but still feel unfulfilled.

And if she’s honest…that question followed her longer than she expected.

This episode of Out of Focus begins with a question so many people quietly carry:

“Is it me?”

Shannon Stewart and her husband, Mike, have an honest, faith-filled conversation about relationships—singleness, dating, and marriage—but with a deeper focus on what’s happening beneath the surface.

Because what if the confusion…the waiting…and even the disappointment…isn’t rejection?

What if it’s preparation?

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why singleness can feel painful—and what God may be doing in it

• The lies people believe about love and “the one”

• Red flags often ignored in dating

• What Scripture truly says about relationships

• What biblical submission really means

• How to find peace in every season—single, dating, or married

This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and points back to identity, purpose, and God’s timing.

Many people wrestle with the question:

“Is something wrong with me?”

This episode answers that with truth, clarity, and hope.

✨ God is not withholding something good—He is preparing something right.

"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33)

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You can spend your whole life around God… and still not actually know Him.

On this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with her mom to talk about a reality that so many people quietly wrestle with.

She went to church. She believed in God. She followed what she was taught. But deep down, there was still a distance she couldn’t explain. She didn’t know how to get a hold of Him… and she didn’t realize she was missing the very thing she was searching for.

Until everything broke.

In her own words, it was in that place of emptiness—when nothing else could fill what she felt inside—that she finally cried out for truth. And God met her there.

Not through religion.

Not through tradition.

But through His Word.

What followed wasn’t just a small shift—it was a complete transformation. From confusion to clarity. From striving to surrender. From knowing about God… to actually walking with Him.

In this episode, Shannon and her mom talk about:

– what it looks like to grow up around faith but still feel disconnected

– the difference between religion and relationship

– how the Word of God became real and alive

– and how everything changes when you realize you have direct access to God through Jesus

This episode isn’t about where someone came from.

It’s about what God revealed… and how His truth changed everything.

If you’ve ever felt like you believe in God… but still feel far from Him… you’re not alone.

And you’re not stuck.

God is not hiding from you.

He’s closer than you think—and He’s inviting you to know Him.

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13)

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He looked like he had it all together… but behind the scenes, he was falling apart.

In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Freddy as he shares his story publicly for the very first time—a story marked by pressure, performance, addiction, and ultimately, redemption.

Freddy grew up in church, played football at NC State, and built a successful career in medical sales. But beneath the surface, anxiety began to take hold. What started as pressure to perform turned into a battle with identity that led him into dependency on ADHD medication… and eventually cocaine.

As success increased, so did the spiral.

Behind closed doors, Freddy was battling shame, addiction, and suicidal thoughts—reaching a point where he believed there was no way out. But in the middle of his darkest moment, everything changed…

God intervened.

In this raw and honest conversation, he shares:

• The hidden pressure behind performance and identity
• How anxiety shaped his life from a young age
• The slow drift into addiction—and how it took everything
• The moment everything came to light
• How God met him in his lowest place and began restoring his life

This episode is not just about addiction… it’s for the person who feels stuck, ashamed, and too far gone.

Because the truth is—you are not beyond the reach of God’s grace.

🤍 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

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She had the beauty, the opportunities, and the life most girls dream of… but it still wasn’t enough.

In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Nicole Weider for a deeply honest conversation about beauty, identity, pressure, purpose, and the kind of transformation that only comes through Christ.

Nicole shares what it was like growing up in the modeling industry—being praised for her looks, stepping into a world that constantly pushed her to be thinner, sexier, and more “enough,” and chasing success in Hollywood that ultimately left her feeling empty.

As she searched for meaning in all the wrong places, she discovered firsthand that nothing the world offers can truly satisfy the human heart.

Everything changed when Nicole encountered Jesus.

She opens up about how her life shifted, how her identity was restored, and how her purpose became clear when she stopped asking, “What do I want?” and started asking, “What does God want from me?”

Nicole also shares about one of the most difficult seasons of her life—being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She vulnerably walks through the fear, the shock, and the surrender, and how she experienced the peace of God in the middle of uncertainty. What was meant to break her became the very thing that refined her.

In this episode, Shannon and Nicole discuss:

• the pressure of modeling and appearance from a young age
• the lies culture tells women about beauty, sex, and worth
• the emptiness that can come from chasing success
• finding Jesus and discovering true identity
• walking through a stage 4 cancer diagnosis with faith
• surrender, healing, and living with eternal perspective

Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that while the world offers many things that promise fulfillment, only Jesus truly satisfies.

Encouragement:

For anyone feeling lost, insecure, or out of focus—this season is not the end of your story. God is near to you, even here. What feels like it’s breaking you may be the very place where He meets you, restores you, and brings your life into focus.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19

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Why do so many Christians stay silent about their faith?

In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart and her husband Mike Lee explore a question many believers wrestle with: why does sharing our faith feel so difficult?

Together they unpack the fears that often hold Christians back — fear of rejection, fear of offending others, and fear of not having the right answers.

Through powerful stories from global missions and personal experiences of grace and restoration, they reveal that sharing faith isn’t about pressure or persuasion. It’s about authenticity.

It’s about living in a way that reflects the love, hope, and peace of Christ.

For listeners who feel unqualified or hesitant to talk about Jesus, this episode offers a refreshing reminder: your story matters, and God can use even the most ordinary moments to point people toward Him.

Faith shared through love can change lives.

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” (Acts 1:8)

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She brought her Bible into the club… and God met her there.

In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon sits down with Elizabeth to hear the redemptive story of a woman who spent years in the adult entertainment industry while silently battling shame, survival mode, and the deep ache of abandonment.

Elizabeth shares what it was like to grow up without her mother, be raised by her grandparents, wrestle with insecurity and abuse, become a teen mom, and eventually enter a world she never imagined for herself—all while still sensing that God had not completely let go of her.

One of the most moving parts of her story is the group of Christian women who came into the club simply to love, pray, and remind the women there that they were seen by God. Through conviction, grace, and the kindness of people who reflected Jesus, Elizabeth began to realize that her story was not over.

This episode is a raw and hope-filled reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy.

It is for the woman carrying shame.

For the one who feels stuck.

For the one who thinks she has gone too far.

And for anyone who needs to be reminded that God still writes redemption stories.

Encouraging word:

What feels like the darkest chapter of your life may become the very place where God reveals His mercy most clearly.

Verse:

"Where in increased, grace abounded all the more." Romans 5:20

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What if the people the world misunderstands most are the ones we have the most to learn from?

In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with DJ Svoboda—autism advocate, artist, speaker, and founder of Imagifriends of Imagiville—for a conversation filled with faith, compassion, and perspective-shifting truth.

DJ shares his heart behind his mission to promote autism acceptance and inclusion, helping others understand that autism is not something to be judged or criticized, but known and understood.

With sincerity and depth, he explains what sensory overload really feels like, why kindness matters so deeply, and how people with autism and special needs bring unique value to the world when they are given the chance to be known.

DJ also opens up about his faith in Jesus and how it sustained him through the loss of his mother, as well as the dreams he continues to pursue in honor of her legacy.

This episode is a reminder that true inclusion is rooted in love, that identity is found in Christ—not the world—and that being different is not a flaw, but often part of God’s design.

1. DJ shares the story behind Imagifriends of Imagiville
2. A deeper understanding of autism and sensory overload
3. The importance of kindness, inclusion, and compassion
4. Faith, grief, and honoring a loved one’s legacy
5. Identity in Christ and living with purpose
6. Encouragement for those who feel different or misunderstood

This conversation invites listeners to slow down, look deeper, and see people the way Jesus does.

To the one who feels unseen, different, or out of place—your life is not an accident.

You were created with intention.

You were created with purpose.

And your value is not determined by how well others understand you.

"I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Psalm 139:14)

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She was on her way to the club… and stopped at a church instead.

In this powerful and unexpectedly honest conversation on the Out of Focus Podcast, Shannon Stewart sits down with Leyicet Gokey to talk about the moment that changed her life forever — giving her life to Jesus without cleaning herself up first.

Leyicet shares how she got saved at 21, what it looked like to learn the Word from scratch, and how obedience shaped her identity in Christ. Together, Shannon and Leyicet unpack performance-driven faith, condemnation, spiritual pressure, and why so many Christians quietly feel like they’re not doing enough.

They talk about:

• Praying without ceasing in real life

• Letting God fight your battles

• Refusing offense in a culture of outrage

• Giving God the glory as protection against anxiety

• Living surrendered without striving

This episode is for anyone who feels spiritually “behind.”

You don’t have to prove yourself to God.

He meets you exactly where you are — and changes you from the inside out.

Scripture for this season:

"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." -Romans 8:1

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Most identity crises don’t start with rebellion—they start with disappointment.

In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart explores identity through a biblical lens—revealing how most identity struggles don’t begin with rebellion, but with disappointment, unmet expectations, and distorted views of God.

Drawing from Scripture, the Garden of Eden, Jesus’ temptation, and her own personal journey, Shannon explains how lies about God lead to confusion about self—and how clarity about God’s character restores peace, stability, and true identity.

This episode invites listeners to stop striving for self-discovery and instead return to the source: the unchanging truth of who God is.

When truth is restored, identity follows.

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” — Isaiah 26:3

If you’ve been feeling unsettled, unsure, or spiritually off-center, I want you to know—you’re not broken. You’re being invited back to the truth of who God is. And when you see Him clearly, you’ll begin to see yourself clearly too. Peace doesn’t come from figuring yourself out. It comes from fixing your eyes on Him.

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