On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with Benjamin Lee to explore identity, transformation, leadership, and deep personal healing shaped by military service and life experience.

Benjamin shares his journey from growing up in Connecticut, serving as a U.S. military explosive ordnance disposal technician with combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, to facing a life-altering medical retirement that forced him into a deep identity reset.

The conversation explores identity as an “operating system” that shapes behavior and life direction, shadow work, addiction recovery, and rebuilding self-worth. Benjamin also breaks down leadership lessons from military service and why true leadership is collaborative rather than hierarchical.

He discusses his book Sincerely America and the role of radical accountability in personal and collective healing, as well as the importance of letting go of outdated identity to embrace growth and transformation.

Benjamin now works in coaching and identity transformation through his practice The Initiation Source, helping individuals confront unconscious patterns and rebuild authentic lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Identity is like an operating system that silently shapes how you think, behave, and respond to life.

• Much of who we are is unconsciously formed and must be examined to grow beyond it.

• Shadow work and self-awareness are key tools for healing and personal transformation.

• True leadership is collaborative, not superior — it requires humility and teamwork.

• Accountability is essential for growth; what you avoid will eventually control you.

• Letting go of outdated identity creates space for real change and alignment.

• Worthiness is not earned at the finish line — it exists from the beginning.

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What if stress isn't the real problem—but the way we respond to it is?

In this eye-opening episode of The Elisha Show, Host Amb. Elisha sits down with retired physician and author Dr. Gary Sprouse to explore the hidden causes of stress, worry, and overwhelm. Drawing from nearly four decades of medical experience, Dr. Gary shares practical strategies for understanding stress, managing anxiety, and creating healthier mental habits.

From his groundbreaking "Stress Reducer Loop" model to the powerful "Shoebox Method," Dr. Gary explains why stress should never be accepted as normal and how people can develop healthier ways to respond to life's challenges. He also reveals why worry is often a misuse of our ability to imagine the future and introduces the concept of "realistic optimism" as a healthier alternative.

In This Episode:

• Dr. Gary Sprouse's journey from physician to stress educator

• Why stress should not be accepted as normal

• Understanding "stress blindness" and its effects

• The Stress Reducer Loop explained

• Why habits can become unhealthy coping mechanisms

• Replacing addiction stigma with practical solutions

• How worry impacts the brain and body

• The power of realistic optimism

• The Worry Organizer technique for reducing anxiety

• The Shoebox Method for overcoming overwhelm

• Practical tools for building a healthier relationship with stress

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, or constant worry, this conversation offers practical wisdom and actionable insights to help you find greater peace and emotional resilience.

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What happens when God calls you to step away from everything familiar into an unknown new season?

In this insightful conversation, Host Amb. Elisha sits down with pastor, writer, poet, and podcast host Timothy Stobbe to discuss faith, ministry, healing, identity, and the courage to embrace transition. After serving in pastoral ministry for over two decades, Timothy shares his journey of stepping into a new chapter filled with patience, trust, and rediscovering identity beyond a title or position.

The conversation explores how poetry and journaling can deepen a person’s relationship with God, help process emotions, and bring clarity during difficult seasons. Timothy also opens up about church hurt, ministry regrets, leadership lessons, and the importance of living intentionally because life is short.

In This Episode:

• Timothy Stobbe’s 24-year pastoral journey

• Transitioning into a new season with faith and peace

• How poetry and journaling strengthen spiritual growth

• Processing emotions and faith through writing

• Healing from church hurt and spiritual pain

• Lessons and regrets from ministry leadership

• Discovering identity beyond a career or title

• The inspiration behind the “Meet Me in the Word” podcast

• Advice for those entering pastoral ministry

• Why patience and intentional living matter

This episode will encourage anyone navigating change, spiritual growth, ministry, emotional healing, or purpose discovery.

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What if your greatest struggles were actually opportunities to encounter God more deeply?

In this powerful conversation, Host Amb. Elisha sits down with Cathy Colver Garland, author, speaker, theologian, and former COO, to explore how God reveals Himself through suffering, wisdom, prayer, and life's most challenging seasons. Cathy shares her personal journey from questioning faith as a teenager to developing a deeper relationship with Christ through what she calls "Revelationship"—God's pursuit of relationship with His people.

In This Episode:

• Cathy's journey from skepticism to deep faith

• The meaning behind "Revelationship"

• How God reveals Himself in suffering and hardship

• The story of Hagar and "The God Who Sees Me"

• Knowledge vs. godly wisdom

• How to pray in alignment with God's heart

• Why prayer should be a two-way conversation

• Deconstructing and reconstructing faith

• Building a life that thrives with God's guidance

If you're seeking a deeper relationship with God, greater spiritual wisdom, and practical insights for navigating life's challenges, this episode will encourage and inspire you.

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In this powerful episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits with registered nurse, author, and healthcare advocate Tiffany Smith pulls back the curtain on the realities of modern healthcare. With over 16 years of frontline experience, Tiffany shares the challenges healthcare workers face behind the scenes, the growing problem of caregiver burnout, and why many families struggle to navigate complex medical systems.

Drawing from her book, Broken and Brave: The Fight to Heal American Healthcare, Tiffany discusses how corporate medicine impacts both patients and healthcare professionals, why caregivers often feel invisible, and how families can become stronger advocates for their loved ones.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The hidden struggles healthcare workers face every day

• How caregiver burnout affects families and medical professionals

• Practical ways to advocate for loved ones in the healthcare system

• The realities of corporate medicine and patient care

• Why self-care is essential for caregivers

• Lessons learned from 16 years in nursing

• How compassion and awareness can improve healthcare experiences

Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, patient, or simply interested in understanding the healthcare system better, this conversation offers valuable insights, practical wisdom, and hope for meaningful change.

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Are you a busy man struggling to lose weight, boost your energy, or stay healthy after 40? In this powerful episode of The Elisha Show, fitness and health coach Brian Parana shares practical, no-nonsense strategies for fat loss, better nutrition, improved sleep, and sustainable fitness habits that fit into a busy lifestyle.

Brian breaks down the "Core Four" pillars of health—movement, nutrition, hydration, and sleep—and explains why consistency matters more than perfection. He also shares inspiring client success stories, including dramatic weight loss, improved confidence, and life-changing health transformations.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, husband, father, or simply looking to take better care of yourself, this conversation will give you actionable steps to improve your health and reclaim your energy.

In This Episode:

• The biggest fat-loss mistakes men over 40 make

• What to do if you only have 30 minutes a day

• The Core Four pillars of lasting health

• Nutrition habits that support weight loss

• Why sleep and hydration matter more than you think

• Real client success stories and health transformations

• Building sustainable fitness habits for long-term results

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What does it take to move from chronic illness, exhaustion, and brain fog to renewed hope and healing? In this inspiring episode of The Elisha Show, Dr. Ginger Sharp shares her powerful journey from struggling with chronic Lyme disease, insomnia, and debilitating fatigue to discovering deeper healing through faith, functional medicine, and God's grace.

Dr. Ginger discusses the importance of rest, overcoming the fight-or-flight mindset, supporting loved ones through health challenges, and finding strength in Scripture during

life's darkest seasons. She also shares practical insights for women feeling overwhelmed, the role of community in recovery, and how spouses can navigate chronic illness together.

If you're battling chronic illness, burnout, stress, or searching for faith-based health encouragement, this conversation will inspire and equip you with hope for the journey ahead.

In This Episode:

• Dr. Ginger Sharp's chronic illness and Lyme disease journey

• Faith, healing, and Psalm 139:14

• Functional medicine and whole-body wellness

• Why rest is essential for healing

• Supporting a spouse through health challenges

• The power of community and encouragement

• Overcoming brain fog, fatigue, and burnout

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What happens when childhood trauma, addiction, shame, and broken relationships collide with God's healing power?

In this inspiring episode, Steve Rotermund shares his powerful journey from abandonment, childhood trauma, and years of emotional pain to discovering true freedom, healing, and identity in Christ. As a former pastor whose family was deeply impacted by addiction, Steve opens up about codependency, biblical boundaries, spiritual transformation, and the life-changing lessons that helped him find hope again.

You'll learn:

• How childhood trauma can impact adult relationships

• The signs and dangers of codependency

• What healthy biblical boundaries look like

• How to find your identity and worth in Christ

• Practical hope for families affected by addiction

• The vision behind Steve's healing community

• Insights from his book, God's Imperfect Plan

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, unhealthy relationship patterns, emotional wounds, or a loss of identity, this conversation will encourage you with practical wisdom, faith-filled insights, and a message of hope.

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Have you ever wondered if God's angels are actively involved in your life today?

In this powerful episode, Amb. Elisha explores Psalm 34:7 and reveals the biblical truth about angelic protection, kingdom assignment, and God's invisible provision for His people. Many believers understand prayer, fasting, and divine provision, but few fully grasp the role angels play in God's Kingdom.

Discover how angels operate as God's ministering spirits, why they surround those who fear the Lord, and how divine protection is connected to fulfilling God's purpose. Through biblical examples from Elisha, Daniel, Peter, Jesus, and others, you'll learn why heaven's protection is not accidental but strategic.

If you've ever struggled with fear, uncertainty, or spiritual warfare, this teaching will help you develop confidence in God's presence and become more aware of His invisible protection over your life.

In This Episode:

• The meaning of "The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him"

• God's Kingdom and your purpose on earth

• The biblical ministry of angels

• How angels protect Kingdom assignments

• Elisha and the heavenly army in 2 Kings 6

• Hebrews 1:14 and ministering spirits

• Why God protects purpose, not merely comfort

• The difference between trusting angels and trusting God

• Living with confidence in God's invisible protection

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How do you find joy, peace, and purpose when life brings loss, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges?

In this inspiring episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Michael J. Riso, author, golf instructor, speaker, and personal growth advocate, to explore the powerful lessons he has learned through life, loss, spirituality, cancer, and conscious living.

Michael shares his journey from growing up in Buffalo, New York, to building a life centered on simplicity, service, inner peace, and personal growth. He opens up about his unexpected cancer diagnosis, the loss of his wife Nancy, the inspiration behind his book Finding Joy in Daily Living, and why asking better questions can lead to a more fulfilling life.

This conversation is packed with wisdom on resilience, self-discovery, mindfulness, faith, relationships, personal development, and finding meaning in everyday life.

Key Takeaways

• Why conscious living is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.

• Lessons Michael learned from facing a life-threatening cancer diagnosis.

• How embracing life's uncertainty can create greater peace and purpose.

• The inspiring story behind Finding Joy in Daily Living.

• How simple virtues like acceptance, compassion, forgiveness, and courage can transform your life.

• Why asking better questions leads to better answers and better outcomes.

• What golf teaches about patience, perseverance, adaptability, and resilience.

• The importance of letting go of the need to control or change others.

• How grief, faith, and spirituality shaped Michael's perspective on life and death.

• Why inner peace comes from trusting your journey and living authentically.

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