Your Biggest Breakthrough

Mental illness is one of those things we're aware of, but don't seem to know that much about. Yet research suggests as many as 1 in 4 people are affected with some sort of mental disorder.

It's much more prevalent than you may have imagined.

Our guest today, Cristóbal Krusen was blessed with a beautiful boy. A gifted athlete with "dollar signs on his feet" as one of his high school coaches described him, Daniel began to show signs of severe mental illness, and was eventually diagnosed with schizo affective disorder, (which we know as schizophrenia.)

In this episode, Cristóbal shares the many emotions he and his family have endured through Daniel's ordeal, and how a full reliance on God and His church have allowed him to endure to the present day.

A gifted filmmaker by profession, Cristóbal has just completed a brand new film titled Let Me Have My Son. In this episode, Cristóbal opens up about his own journey of personal struggle and eventual victory over his own fears and shame.

And you'll definitely want to stick around to the end to hear an encouraging development in Daniel's recovery!

In this episode with Cris, you'll learn:

-Discovering Cristóbal’s son suffers mental illness, and the aftermath which followed...06:30

-Christianity is not a "quick fix" to the trials we experience in life...11:45

-The one thing Cristóbal wishes viewers to take away from his film, Let Me Have My Son...15:00

-The many reactions and emotions experienced in the wake of Daniel's mental illness...19:15

-God is love; allow Him to hold your hand while walking through these trials...25:30

-Start with prayer if you sincerely desire to get to the other side of the trial...31:30

-Follow the tears, and you'll find the source of your comfort...37:10

-One word or phrase Cristóbal would use to describe who he is...40:30

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Let Me Have My Son film

Guest's bio and social handles:

Instagram: @letmehavemyson and @criskrusen

Facebook

Cristóbal Krusen was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, the third of four children. Early in life, he showed a keen interest in literature, reading many of the classics while still in grade school and cherishing the ambition that one day he would become a writer. He entered Harvard University in 1971, majoring in English literature, intent on making his mark as a poet and novelist. A growing interest in photography and filmmaking, however, led him to transfer to New York University where he changed majors and graduated with a BFA in Film and Television in 1976. He later attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California where he received his MFA in Film in 1989.

Cristóbal founded Messenger Films in 1988 and has worked as a writer/director of film and television ever since, helming productions in more than twenty countries. He is best known for Final Solution, More Than Dreams, Undaunted, Sabina K. and most recently, Let Me Have My Son. Over the last several years, Cristóbal has also begun fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a writer. He is the author of Undaunted, They Were Christians, and Let Me Have My Son.

Working in multiple languages as a filmmaker, Cristóbal is known for a poetic visual style and the ability to draw intimate performances from actors. Above all, he is a “storyteller” who delights to engage his audience while addressing the deepest needs of the human heart.

From the Director:

“Let Me Have My Son is based on my personal experience coming to grips with my firstborn son’s struggles with severe mental illness. Daniel has suffered. His family has suffered. Yet all our troubles and heartache shall be redeemed. Of that I am sure. The hope of the resurrection is not a consolation prize; it is the cornerstone of the Christian faith and represents the very heartbeat of our movie.

Let Me Have My Son is not a documentary, nor an effort to promote the latest scientific breakthrough or miracle cure for the scourge of mental illness. Nor is it our intention with the film to stir up controversy for the sake of controversy or advocate for sweeping changes in the mental healthcare system – even where change in the system might be indicated. More than anything else, Let Me Have My Son is intended as a heartfelt expression of the longing we all have as human beings to make sense of our greatest pain and suffering. I can speak from personal experience that medicine alone cannot solve the problem of mental illness. Indeed, if we are looking for doors of healing and understanding to open in this life only, we are setting ourselves up for disappointment beyond words.

According to WHO (World Health Organization), mental disorders affect one of four people worldwide. And let’s be real… This is an issue probably close to you as well, at least to some degree. Maybe it’s not in your immediate family… Perhaps it’s your cousin… an aunt or uncle far away… the neighbor’s son across the street. The question becomes what do we do when faced with a situation as intractable as severe mental illness? Our approach in Let Me Have My Son is to venture down a spiritual path, bringing hope and empathy to the hurting.”

Call to action:

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To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

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God never wastes our pain, says our guest on today's episode.

Craig Brown grew up masking deep inner pain. Always pressured to put on a face of "the perfect family," Craig lacked an outlet to express the pains and insecurities that all children experience. The turn to drugs in 1980's Washington D.C. was not a surprising one in hindsight.

After breaking free of his shame, addiction, and hyper focus on self, Craig focuses on helping Christians look beyond the superficial smiles they see at Sunday services. To be more aware of the struggles that we all face, and how to go beyond a 12-step sobriety program, but to seek spiritual renewal.

In this interview with Craig, you'll hear:

-Craig operated in a pit of darkness before confronting his fears...04:15

-You'll never change until your pain is greater than your fear of changing...09:10

-Your entire life structure is focused on self when battling addiction...14:15

-Go to church to heal, not to hide...17:15

-How to become more aware of the struggles behind the smiles you see every Sunday at church...19:30

-We need to have the courage to be a safe space for those dealing with mental health issues...23:50

-Recognize darkness and depression in those among you, and take the action they need...27:00

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Stop Hiding, Start Healing

craigdbrown.com

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Our guest on today's episode has been called the "Billy Graham of Iran" by Joel Rosenberg.

Dr. Hormoz Shariat grew up in a Muslim household in Iran, and found himself wondering "what does all this mean?" They recited the prayers day after day, yet there was no inward stirring.

Hormoz got a bitter taste of what the Islamic religion is capable of by a government that embraces it as its official religion when his brother was murdered by the regime two years after being jailed for what would be regarded as a misdemeanor crime in America.

Rather than despising his brother's murderers, Hormoz used the power of his faith in Jesus to minister to his fellow Iranians through live broadcasts on the state-sponsored television stations.

This interview will inspire you to take action in the face of overwhelming evil - and to acknowledge the true source of evil in this world, showing mercy toward those who are misled into doing Satan's deeds.

We invite you to scroll down a bit and see how you can get a copy of Hormoz' book Iran's Great Awakening, and receive text updates on what is going on with the Iran Alive ministries!

In this interview with Hormoz, you'll learn:

-Family life in Iran, and finding Jesus in an Islamic culture...06:10

-The moment Hormoz found Jesus through "researching" Jesus...08:30

-A janitor at Hormoz' wife's work leads both of them to Jesus, and saves their marriage...13:30

-So many Muslims are indifferent to religion in general - but is a vibrant spiritual life...15:21

-Hormoz answers the call to minister to Muslims...18:45

-Why Hormoz loves Muslims, in spite of atrocities committed by the Islamic government of Iran...21:10

-The "logical" reason Muslims are so resistant to Christianity...25:45

-Incredible conversion stories and miracles witnessed in person by Dr. Hormoz...31:30

-How Iran Alive is utilizing artificial intelligence as a ministry tool...42:16

-How you can pray for Iran and Iran Alive Ministries...45:45

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Iran Alive Ministries

Text the word "Iran" to 85789 to opt-in to text updates from Iran Alive

Iran's Great Awakening, by Dr. Hormoz Shariat (Get a copy for free when you make a contribution to Iran Alive)

About our guest:

Dr. Hormoz Shariat is the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, which utilizes satellite TV to broadcast Christian programming to a potential audience of 130 million in Iran and the Middle East. Dr. Shariat has been called “the Billy Graham of Iran,” by best-selling American Israeli author, Joel Rosenberg.

Iran Alive uses modern technology to share the Gospel, train believers and fuel a discipleship-making movement. Dr. Shariat’s ministry broadcasts life-giving messages 24/7 to some of the darkest regions of the world, spreading the gospel of Christ to oppressed Islamic-run Iran. Where it is illegal to gather for a Christian church service, the 24/7 broadcast steps in, connecting and discipling the underground Church. Dr. Shariat has an audience of an estimated 6 million daily viewers (and 20 million weekly viewers) of his satellite program in Iran.

With call centers, their 4:12 training school, college discipleship, Bible smuggling, and more — the ministry supports the movement of God in Iran. Iran’s population is about 84 million people and only about 2 million people identify as Christians. The church in Iran is one of the most persecuted in the world due to severe governmental restrictions on practicing Christianity. No church gatherings are permitted in Iran. Bibles are prohibited and difficult to find in Iran. Hopelessness and despair have caused the suicide rate and drug addictions to skyrocket.

As a solution, Iran Alive Ministries provides:

Evangelism: Satellite TV allows for 24/7 broadcasts of Gospel messages, biblical teachings, and Christian content across Iran and other Farsi-speaking regions like Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Discipleship: The 4:12 Discipleship School provides teaching, training, and mobilizes new Iranian believers for the work of ministry.

Community: Iran Alive connects new believers to underground house churches and online churches in Iran.

Bible Distribution: Bibles are smuggled in and distributed to believers through the underground church network.

Dr. Shariat has been doing ministry among Muslim-born Iranians as a Muslim background believer for the last 40 years. Iran Alive Ministries was birthed 22 years, ago and is using modern technology to share the Gospel, train believers, and fuel a discipleship-making movement in Iran. Thousands of Iranians are coming to Christ each year through this ministry. In his book, “Iran's Great Awakening” Dr. Shariat shares his spiritual journey out of Islam to Christianity, Biblical prophesies about Iran, and the strategies to transform a nation like Iran.

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Who knew that the "playlist" feature on your smartphone could be the difference between surviving a trial and completely losing touch with reality?

Carole Leathem had just "lost" her husband of over 40 years. Bill was a pastor, but had recently shown signs of depression, even suicidal ideations. Carole was told she was not allowed to see her husband, that he was a danger to himself and others - particularly her.

The ride home, Carole played song after song on a music streaming service, and eventually formed a playlist she called "When life gets scary" to help guid through those storms we all eventually face.

In this episode, you'll hear why it's absolutely vital to embrace those storms, not run from them, for it is through the trials we build endurance and find the true blessings our Lord has in store for us!

In this episode with Carole, you'll learn:

-God's gift to us shared through the trials...03:25

-How a clinically depressed husband brought forth a major breakthrough for Carole...06:15

-What to do if you find yourself in a state of depression, particularly in a public role like a pastor...11:30

-The power of audio and music to soothe the soul...16:40

-When you need to quit trying to fix everything yourself, and surrender to God...20:10

-Maintaining emotional, physical and spiritual health...23:50

-We lose a degree of fortitude if we do not embrace the trials...28:00

-The tough stuff is what we need to discuss more than anything else...32:10

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Carole's website

Are You Ready to Find Joy When Life Gets Messy? kindle ebook

Guest's bio and social handles:

A gifted speaker, teacher, storyteller, and encourager, Carole has been speaking at women’s retreats and teaching Bible studies for over thirty years. Carole was a commercial actress in Hollywood for fifteen years. She has been married to her husband, Bill, a retired pastor, for forty-six years, and they live in Bakersfield, California. They have two children and seven grandchildren.

Carole is passionate about sharing her story with those God puts in her life. She loves spending time at the beach, especially Maui, and never tires of visiting Disneyland.

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Recently Todd found himself in a bit of a bind. He was on his stationery bike when he realized his foot was stuck inside the pedal. Thankfully Wendie was nearby and came to his aid when he called for help.

But it got us to thinking about the many times we find ourselves in predicaments. You know, the types of situations where you're stuck in a situation and no solution is immediately apparent.

So we want to talk about five things to keep in mind when you inevitably find yourself in a predicament, be it on a stationery bike, with your finances, or otherwise.

The key is to not lose hope, never think your circumstances are permanent, and always trust that God will provide a way out of it!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-What exactly is a "predicament"?...02:50

-Five things to do when you find yourself in a predicament:

• Don't panic; put things in proper perspective...07:45
• Communicate with God; ask for wisdom...10:30
• Be solution-minded...13:30
• Call for help (but be careful who you ask for help)...18:05
• Persevere until you're certain of the outcome...21:00

-Learn something of value once you're done with the predicament...23:50

Connect with Todd and Wendie!

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

What a pleasure to welcome to our show Monica Schiraldo. You may remember Monica's husband Joe being featured on Your Biggest Breakthrough a few weeks ago, and now we get to hear HER side of the founding of their Montessori school in New York City!

If there is one thing we think you can take away from Monica's story, it's that hardship and suffering is truly a blessing as it steels our resolve to endure through it and find true victory and joy at the other side of it.

By hearing Monica's story of her father leaving Romania so that he could find a better future for his children, to leaving not one, but several high-paying jobs to start things like balloon companies - to finally heeding the call to minister to children through a school founded with Joe.

And then the pandemic hit, which is a whole other set of issues. Yet Monica and her husband persevered by the grace of God, and we're honored they're both willing to share their incredible stories with us!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Monica shares her childhood, and coming of age in Romania transplanting to America...03:25

-Why Monica's father felt compelled to flee Romania at great personal risk...07:15

-"Just be yourself, and everything will work out" is the mantra Monica adopted when leaving the high-powered gig with Saks Fifth Avenue...10:20

-How Monica and Joe were able to persevere toward a common vision by sharing key things in common...14:00

-Monica's story of converting to a relationship with Jesus...18:05

-The shared faith with Joe leads to a major transition in sharing the Kingdom through education...21:05

-Evidence of God's presence in the fledgling educational venture...24:30

-Guidance for those who are ready to take a leap of faith, but are inhibited by unknown variables (iow, guided by fear)...26:45

-What the future holds for Joe and Monica's educational venture...29:45

-Advice for those concerned about the recent pandemic of shootings in American schools...30:40

-One thing about Monica no one else knows...33:40

-And much more!

Resources mentioned:

www.kingdomeducationcenter.com

YBB episode with Joe Schiraldo

Guest's bio and social handles:

FB: @kingdommontessori

IG: @kingdommontessori

Monica has a business education degree with a background in sales in the beauty industry, where she managed 100's of employees for luxury retailers, such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and others. She realized that her true calling was to start and grow Montessori schools. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and it has changed every aspect of her life.

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Fear knows your greatest potential, and if you allow it to guide your decisions, you'll not reach your potential. You'll probably reach the polar opposite of your potential in fact.

Our guest in today's episode, Justin Jundante, knows all too well how loneliness brought by a lack of compassion and connection with his earthly father can lead to some pretty bad choices to fill the void. He also knows the freedom and joy that comes when the shackles of addiction and desperate loneliness are finally loosened by the power of God's Spirit.

We hope you'll come away from this episode encouraged and even emboldened to seek comfort from a lost or unfulfilled earthly relationship by growing and nurturing your relationship with your Heavenly Father!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Why an absentee father led to bullying and trauma throughout Justin's childhood...03:35

-Difficult to reconcile a relationship with a father with no spiritual connection...09:30

-A message for fathers who may not see the value of spending time with their kids...11:30

-Depression, anxiety and the struggle to fit in leading to joining the Marines...13:20

-The loneliness continued after joining the military, leading to finding comfort in toxic sources...20:20

-How a friend introduced Justin to Jesus, who became the true healer of the loneliness and depression...26:30

-How Justin ministers a message of hope through his Scars of Glory Instagram interview series...30:20

-Allowing Jesus to "wash our feet" is the key to finding fulfillment and best serving others...34:15

-And much more...

Guest's bio and social handles:

IG: @justinjjjacob and @scars.of.glory

YouTube

29 years old. Single. United States Marine Corp veteran. Child of God. Sells coconut milk in farmers markets. Host of the Scars of Glory Instagram Live interviews. Justin is a man in pursuit of the things of God. He loves people and serves them well and he loves seeing people experience God's love and grow in their faith.

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Divorce. It's the last thing any married person wants to hear or consider. Yet, it's sometimes inevitable. The other party sometimes just loses interest in the other person, loses sight of the vision they once had for their marriage. 

What are you to do? 

Amanda Carroll's former husband told her one night he was leaving her and their three children. Her response? "We're out of milk." Survival mode kicked into high gear; her first and only thought was the welfare of her children - and they were out of milk. 

Suddenly the unthinkable was reality: starting over with the shame of divorce hanging over her head, all the while finding success in one of the top media markets in the U.S.

But rather than being judged and shamed by her superiors, she found grace and willingness to help. Amanda reframed her thinking. Rather than being "that woman" who is salvaging an identity from a failed marriage, she was given the opportunity to start fresh with her life - right when most of her peers are in the middle of theirs, sometimes in their own unhappy marriages.

We hope that in listening to our conversation with Amanda Carroll, you'll come away encouraged and energized, ready to "Brave Life" and kick those sorrows in the teeth!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Amanda's early faith journey and getting involved in faith-based media...06:00

-The providential leap to prominence in the #4 media market in the U.S...11:00

-"We're out of milk": survival mode in the midst of personal crisis...14:45

-Grace, not judgment, is shown at the darkest hour...19:12

-Reorienting during an unexpected "pit stop" in life...22:30

-"This is God." Landing the dream job by a miracle...28:45

-How women can "get their brave on" by improving 1% each day...32:15

-Putting God into your life even, no especially when you don't know how things will work out...38:00

-How to connect with Amanda's Brave community...40:23

-And much more!

Resources mentioned:

Brave Single Moms

Special offer: Free Brave Life Planner

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Guest's bio and social handles:

Single Mom Club TikTok

Instagram

Facebook

Amanda Carroll is an entrepreneur and founder of the Brave Podcast Network. She created her own platform, Get Your Brave On, to inspire women to live a strong and courageous life. She accomplishes that through her podcast, website, online community, online courses, and growing TikTok following @bravesinglemoms with 35,000 followers.

She is formerly a nationally syndicated radio host. Throughout her career she has walked through the doors of major Christian radio stations and networks such as K-LOVE, 89.3 KSBJ-Houston, and WGTS 91.9 in Washington, DC.

Amanda adopted the phrase "Get Your Brave On" ten years ago when she became a single mother of 3. At the time her children were 4, 2, and 8 weeks old. A year later her personal hashtag propelled her forward, and she was able to rebuild her life, move across the country, and start her dream job...all before her oldest started kindergarten.

She also loves to lift heavy at the gym, cycle, and has a side gig as a "professional spectator" cheering on her athletic teenagers from the sidelines.

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

"Serve God," they said.

"It will be fun!" they said.

"Your life will be infinitely better," they said.

While we don't really know who "they" are, we do know that serving God is sometimes touted as a blissful experience, that once you do so you'll never experience pain or heartache.

The reality could not be further from that. Sometimes we put our faith in God, only to have a tragedy occur such as the loss of a child. The mother of our guest, Richard Ronsisvalle, had that very thing happen, and nearly lost her fledgling faith as a result. But she resolved to strengthen her faith, and in turn led every last one of her 11 children to God.

As a very young man, Richard heard the call to preach the gospel. This meant turning down many offers from some of the biggest studios in America who wanted to record his beautiful baritone voice so he could fulfill his calling.

Service to God meant forsaking everything dear to attend 24/7 to his wife who had developed dementia and Alzheimer's. While finding a fine nursing home would have been convenient, and on the surface would have allowed Richard to perform his ministry, he chose the inconvenient (and far less lucrative) path of honoring the scriptural admonition for a man to love his wife, even as Christ loved the church.

We hope you'll listen to today's episode and find courage to persevere through any challenge you're enduring and ultimately find true joy in obeying God over pursuing any personal or earthly ambition!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-How Richard's parents had a marriage arranged by their parents, and truly by God...05:30

-A special child is born into the Ronsisvalle family, but sadly passes at age 3...12:15

-How God used the tragedy of baby Jimmy to help Richard's mother find a breakthrough in faith...15:00

-Never underestimate the power of the presence of God while at church in person with other believers...20:30

-Why Richard turned down multiple recording contracts with some of the biggest platforms in America because of his calling to preach the gospel...24:00

-Richard's current ministry is borne from a calling shared by a pastor friend....29:21

-How Richard met his wife - while trying to set her up with his older brother...35:06

-Unconditional love illustrated through Richard's care for his wife while she was seriously ill...40:25

-A call to men to love our wives and walk in obedience, even when it appears God has abandoned us....47:30

-A prayer for our listeners to be strengthened in the Spirit...53:00

Resources mentioned:

Reality 21

Guest's bio and social handles:

Facebook

Richard Ronsisvalle was born in Washington, DC and now resides in Central Florida. He is considered to be one of America’s foremost teaching preachers and one of the most unique singers in Gospel music.

Richard is the author of various books and has produced several musical recordings. He has served as a senior pastor and presently ministers in seminars and conferences throughout the United States and many countries around the world.

Richard Ronsisvalle is the President of Reality 21 which sponsors the world outreach of This ministry.

Richard is a member of a large family in which all eleven siblings have become Christians and has led his own family of two children to become believers. As a result, he conducts family seminars on how a family can realize God’s vision for their lives. The results are miraculous.

If the message of the Gospel is not a true description of reality, it is not in any way truth at all. Richard Ronsisvalle travels throughout the United States and into many nations of the world providing a revelation of reality through Jesus to individuals who are searching for the real meaning in life.

Richard’s passion is to teach the Word of God in every dimension not only to produce converts but to ultimately develop true disciples. He preaches and teaches individuals how to move from the realm of the natural into the supernatural realm of faith in Jesus Christ as the one who died on the cross to provide salvation for everyone.

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Decisions, Decisions. We make thousands of them everyday.

Some decisions are trivial. Some will affect your life forever, for better or worse.

Believe it or not, some of those seemingly minor decisions turn into major life events. Like having a drink and you eventually become an alcoholic; or trying out a cigar and getting hooked and eventually developing lung or throat cancer.

Or perhaps witnessing a crime or injustice taking place and you choose to do nothing. That's a decision too, one that may affect your conscience for a long time.

In this episode, we share with you what we believe are solid principles when it comes to making decisions. With anecdotes from our own lives, and sound teaching from the Scriptures, our hope is to encourage you to make decisions decisively, with the authority granted you from on high when you trust in Jesus as the Lord of your life!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-So many decisions we make in a day...02:19

-We don't know how these decisions will manifest from the outset...05:08

-Use careful discernment when it comes to making big decisions!...07:05

-You get to choose what kind of day today will be...11:43

-Reasons we delay making decisions we know we need to make...14:00

-Lessons from the Scriptures on making decisions...17:30

-How to connect with Wendie and Todd for their expert coaching services...21:05

Connect with Todd and Wendie!

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Call to action:

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To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

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