S2 Ep14 - Faith, Family & Business: Life After a Miracle Survival Story

What happens when you spend 2 months in a coma, face a near-death experience, and return with a new perspective on faith, family, and business? In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Craig Andrews, a husband, survivor, Marine veteran, and marketing strategist, to unpack the life-changing lessons he’s learned about resilience, reconciliation, forgiveness, and building trust: both in relationships and in business. Craig’s story is a miracle. From being told he wouldn’t survive 24 hours, to awakening and rebuilding his life, Craig shares raw experiences that will inspire you to rethink what really matters. He also dives into the world of high-ticket marketing and why vulnerability and truth-telling are the secret ingredients to building lasting trust with clients. ✨ Whether you’re navigating relationships, running a business, or simply trying to live with more intention, this conversation will leave you with tools, hope, and a fresh sense of perspective. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:20 Podcast Intro 0:59 Craig Andrews Introduction  1:49 The day everything changed: Craig’s near-death covid story 7:56 Dreams, coma, and distorted reality 13:01 How the near-death experience reframed marriage & relationships 20:17 Reconciliation, forgiveness, and letting go of bitterness 24:24 Splinters in marriage: toothpaste, toilet paper & small annoyances 35:44 Ripples in a pond: prioritizing relationships 43:43 Marketing: emotional bonds with customers 55:29 Vulnerability and flaws build trust 58:50 Why charging creates transformation & accountability   CTA's 📚 Craig and Karen Andrew's Book: Hope That Won't Die  https://www.amazon.com/Hope-That-Wont-Die-Survivors/dp/1991123256 📚 Craig's Andrew's Book: Make Sales Magical: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Sales-Magical-Faster-Higher/dp/1991123280  🔔 Don’t miss future episodes: Subscribe and hit the bell  👉 Share this video with someone who needs hope or encouragement  👉 Comment below: What’s one takeaway from Craig’s story that inspired you?  📣 Listen to the full podcast on all platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowing-podcast-emotional-intelligence-business/id1779161225   🔖 #KnowingPodcast #CraigAndrews #EmotionalIntelligence #MarriageAdvice #Entrepreneurship #FaithAndBusiness #Forgiveness #Resilience     📲Follow + 📌Connect with The Knowing Podcast: 🔹 Follow The Knowing Podcast on Instagram: @theknowingpodcast 🔹 Follow The Knowing Podcast on TickTock: @theknowingpodcast 🔹 Learn more at: https://www.theknowingagency.com/ 🔹 Sign up for Christene Marie’s Newsletter: https://christenemarie.com/receive-newsletter/ 🔹 Invite Christene to speak: https://christenemarie.com/speaking/   🙌 Guest Bio – Craig Andrews Craig Andrews is the founder and Principal Ally of allies4me, a marketing agency helping businesses with high-ticket offers (from $20K to $2M) stand out, build trust, and attract their ideal clients. After a near-death experience that left him in a coma for two months, Craig now combines personal resilience with professional expertise to help entrepreneurs create offers that resonate and transform. 🌐 Website: https://allies4me.com 🌐 https://hopethatwontdie.com/our-story/ 📚 Craig and Karen Andrew's Book: Hope That Won't Die  https://www.amazon.com/Hope-That-Wont-Die-Survivors/dp/1991123256 📚 Craig's Andrew's Book: Make Sales Magical: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Sales-Magical-Faster-Higher/dp/1991123280 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-andrews/ 🐦 Twitter/X: @allies4me