New Year, Hard Lessons: Concussion, Loss, and Calling

Host Jay opens the year recounting a dramatic New Year’s bike crash that led to a concussion, then shares the recent loss of his daughter’s mother and the anniversary of a fallen nephew. Despite a difficult start to 2026, he reflects on gratitude, family reconciliation, and the fragility of life. In this episode (part 7 of a 10-part series), Jay encourages listeners to be good stewards of their time and talents, seek God to find their gifts, serve family and community, and choose happiness through faith. He closes with scripture from 1 Peter 4:8–10 and a call to live with purpose and trust in Jesus.