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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2021 · 42 MIN

ep.55 From Professional Soccer Player to Pastor in Church: Transforming Struggle Into Hope with Jesse Bradley

from Who I Became · host Simon Osamoh

What do you do when you wake up one day and find out that you’re stripped of the career you’ve always wanted? No one is ever prepared for a tragedy of this scale. However, a major fallback can set you up for even greater things if you let hope trickle in. It may feel like the end of the world at first. But there is always light at the end of the tunnel. In this episode, Jesse Bradley tells us how he transformed his struggles into a new purpose. A medical mishap caused his professional soccer career abruptly, leading him to dive deep into his faith. Now, he is a pastor in the church. He shares his healing and self-discovery journey anchored in faith and how he used his vulnerability to bring light and hope to others. He also talks about how his past hurts fueled his passion to serve as a pastor in the church. Tune in to the episode to discover Jesse’s journey and refuel the hope that lies within you! Three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn the value of vulnerability in transformation and success.  Discover how to find hope and rebuild your life amid struggles. Get inspired by Jesse’s journey of healing and self-discovery with faith.  Work with Simon  Work with Simon: https://www.simonosamoh.com/ (https://www.simonosamoh.com/) Join Simon's Tribe: http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh (http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh)     Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh (http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh)    About the GuestJesse Bradley is a pastor, author, writer, host, and motivational speaker. He is also a former professional soccer player who has traveled to America, Scotland, and Africa for the sport. While playing in Africa, he took prescribed malaria tablets and experienced adverse side effects. This ended his career and pushed him to rebuild his life. It took 10 years for him to recover, but the wisdom he gained while recovering led him to a new path of becoming a pastor in church. If you want to learn more about Jesse, visit his https://jessebradley.org/ (website). You can also find him on https://twitter.com/jessejbradley?lang=en (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/jessejbradley/?hl=en (Instagram). Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to find new meaning in their lives despite life-changing obstacles. Have any questions? You can connect with me on https://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 (Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), or https://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ (Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, you can visit my https://www.simonosamoh.com/ (website) or https://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh (join the community). You can also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

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