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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 2H 50M

E5 - GARRETT C.

from The Course · host Sam VerMeer

TakeawaysDiscipline breeds disciplineThe impact of disconnecting from social mediaThe role of faith and relationships in shaping one's journey Faith and family play a central role in Garrett's lifeThe loss of his father had a profound impact on Garrett's spiritual journey Grief and loss shape the speaker's perspective on life and eternity.The speaker's encounters with death have deepened his understanding of faith and the transient nature of life. Eternal mindsetLiving in the presentImpacting others through faith and loveFamily and personal growthPurposeful livingChapters00:00 Disconnecting from Social Media03:03 Early Life and Faith14:20 College Experiences and Key Influences42:54 Early Years and Church Life43:18 College and Church Involvement44:06 Transition to Ridgecrest Baptist Church45:38 Exploring Christian Ministry46:19 College Years and Academic Challenges46:48 Faith and Career Choices47:36 Work and Learn Experience50:21 Transition to Lindenwood University50:47 Relationships and Personal Challenges51:13 Tragic Accident and Spiritual Growth59:00 Meeting Allie and Relationship Challenges01:00:46 Marriage and Career Transition01:11:26 Father's Illness and Passing01:25:38 The Impact of Loss and Grief01:36:47 The Spiritual Significance of Death01:44:08 Watching Loved Ones Pass Away02:04:06 Living with the Reality of Eternity02:07:50 Living with an Eternal Mindset02:09:23 Embracing the Present02:11:39 Impacting Others through Faith and Love02:13:30 Family, Personal Growth, and Purposeful Living

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