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The Second Breath Podcast

by Greg Ghering

By God's grace, life goes on -- even when we can't see how it will. Listen to my first episode, "What's the Second Breath?", for the story of how I survived a violent crime and was inspired to produce this series.

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Episodes

  1. "Mama Bear Care" with Beverly Jacobson

    In this heartfelt episode, Beverly Jacobson shares her personal journey of receiving a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis for her daughter, Verity, who lives with trisomy 18 (AKA Edwards syndrome). Through grief, faith, and a fierce calling to speak life into the lives of others, Beverly founded…

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  2. "Healing from Church Hurt" with Sarah Jacobson

    After experiencing deep hurt by leaders of a church community, Sarah Jacobson's path to healing has included powerful encounters with God's faithfulness. Sarah's website: sarahajacobson.com Sarah's podcast: thechristianbusinessbreakdown.com Sarah on Instagram: @dotherightwork

  3. "Seeing Life as Preparation for Our Purpose" with Lakeshia Gilbert

    Lakeshia Gilbert is the founder and CEO of Helping Our Adolescents Prosper. HOAP helps young moms and dads ages 13-24 overcome challenges related to unplanned pregnancy and parenting. Lakeshia is a dynamo, and she makes things happen for the people she serves. Her own journey as a teen mom led…

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  4. "Managing Scrupulosity" with Fr. Tom Santa, C.Ss.R.

    What if practicing your faith causes stress or anxiety? Fr. Tom Santa is a spiritual director and author whose ministry helps people with scrupulosity, a form of OCD which presents with a religious dimension. Links: Managing Scrupulosity website: ManagingScrupulosity.com Scrupulous Anonymous...

  5. "Knowing and Telling Your Story" with Kevin DeVries

    Telling your story of healing can help others. Knowing your story helps you to heal. Kevin DeVries of Grace Explorations joins me to discuss the power of sharing what Christ has done in your life. Links: Grace Explorations website: https://graceexplorations.com/ Base Camp event info on…

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  6. "Finding Sanctuary" with Jennifer Hubbard

    Jennifer Hubbard of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown, Connecticut, wrote "Finding Sanctuary" about her journey through terrible grief and along the path of healing. She was kind enough to join me and discuss how, even in the darkness, hope can take root when we ask God for...

  7. "God is Ready to Reach into Your Wreckage" with Steve Kelly

    Childhood trauma, lifelong anxiety and depression, and years of life-threatening alcohol addiction brought radio host Steve Kelly to ask Christ for healing.

  8. "Turning Back to God" with Ryan Corcoran

    Ryan Corcoran works in Catholic education, but there was a time in his life when that would have surprised him. Ryan shares that story, and I talk about the time my car got broken into and God used it for a good result.

  9. "Suffering, Faith & Mental Health" with Sr. Colleen Ann Nagle, FSE

    Sister Colleen Ann Nagle, FSE, MA, LPC, is the director of the Franciscan Life Process Center. She has been a therapist for 35 years, and she has a masters degree in moral theology, as well. She joins the Second Breath Podcast to discuss the problem of evil, the power of our choices, and the...

  10. "When God Wrecks Your Romance" with Amanda Vernon and Fr. Matt Fase, CSC

    When our hopes and dreams take a different turn, it can involve a lot of heartache. But as Catholic evangelist Amanda Vernon and Fr. Matt Fase discovered, it may just be that God has something better in store. They write about it in their new book, When God Wrecks Your Romance. Find the book at...

  11. "The Red Glasses Movement" with Kelly Jandernoa

    Kelly Jandernoa is one of the founders of the Red Glasses Movement, spreading a powerful message in memory of her daughter Audrey: ​Live boldly. Love big. Pass it on. Learn more at RedGlassesMovement.org, or read the FAITH Grand Rapids article from January/February 2019 at...

  12. "Lori's Voice" with Dave and Lori Hastings

    When they first got married, Dave and Lori Hastings talked about starting a charity someday to help children with special needs. Now they're the couple behind Lori's Voice, an organization doing just that. They share their story of love, miracles, and faith. Learn more about Lori's Voice and the...

  13. "The Promise" with Pete Hendrick

    At the top of a mountain, Pete Hendrick briefly felt healed of injuries that were caused by attempting suicide a year earlier. The feeling didn't last, and the journey to recovery continues, but Pete has faith in God's promise. Follow Pete on his Facebook Page, "Suicide to Summit - My Story and...

  14. "What Transpired to Get Me Home" with Doug Elenbaas

    When Doug Elenbaas found himself in "unwanted space," God's presence with him in the valley made remarkable things possible.

  15. "Broken Mary" with Kevin Matthews

    Amid health problems and career turmoil, radio host Kevin Matthews' discovery of a broken statue of the Virgin Mary gave him hope -- and a mission of promoting the rosary to draw others closer to Christ. Learn more at brokenmary.com.

  16. "Endure Everything with Patience" with Mikayla Ruth Koble

    Mikayla Ruth Koble is an artist and adventurer with an amazing story of tragedy, hope and healing: www.mikaylaruthcatherine.com

  17. What's the Second Breath?

    ​I survived a violent crime about a week before I turned 12. In the years since then, Christ has done so much to heal the wounds -- and He's still at work. The photo seen in the episode art was taken a few weeks after the assault, and the wound under my right eye can be seen in the process of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

By God's grace, life goes on -- even when we can't see how it will. Listen to my first episode, "What's the Second Breath?", for the story of how I survived a violent crime and was inspired to produce this series.

HOSTED BY

Greg Ghering

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How many episodes does The Second Breath Podcast have?

The Second Breath Podcast currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Second Breath Podcast about?

By God's grace, life goes on -- even when we can't see how it will. Listen to my first episode, "What's the Second Breath?", for the story of how I survived a violent crime and was inspired to produce this series.

How often does The Second Breath Podcast release new episodes?

The Second Breath Podcast has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Second Breath Podcast?

The Second Breath Podcast is created and hosted by Greg Ghering.
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