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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 53 MIN

Losing Everything in the Eaton Fire and Finding What Actually Matters with Chris Fordinal

from Courageous Men · host Whitney Sewell

Eight days into 2025, Chris Fordinal fled the Eaton Fire with his one-year-old and three-year-old. By sunrise, his home was gone.Then came a cancer diagnosis for his father-in-law, another baby on the way, and a growing dependence on alcohol as Chris tried to be the rock for everyone around him.In this episode, Whitney Sewell sits down with Chris to talk about what it actually looks like to lead when life falls apart. They discuss rebuilding after loss, staying disciplined through suffering, being present for your family, and the moment God reminded Chris that his identity comes before his accomplishments.If you're in a hard season, this conversation will remind you where your strength really comes from.🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: First 5 AI Tasks to Get Your Time Backhttps://courageousmen.com/first-five-jobs-to-hand-ai/pageWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhitneySewellInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thewhitneysewellLearn More:https://www.whitneysewell.com/

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Eight days into 2025, Chris Fordinal fled the Eaton Fire with his one-year-old and three-year-old. By sunrise, his home was gone. Then came a cancer diagnosis for his father-in-law, another baby on the way, and a growing dependence on alcohol as Chris tried to be the rock for everyone around him. In this episode, Whitney Sewell sits down with Chris to talk about what it actually looks like to lead when life falls apart. They discuss rebuilding after loss, staying disciplined through suffering...

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