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Your Biggest Breakthrough
by Wendie Pett, ND and Todd Isberner
People have learned from other people’s stories since the beginning of time. Stories stir the soul. Stories reveal. Stories heal. Why? Because hearing someone’s story allows the listener to see how that person overcame their challenge. Everyone loves to see the victorious outcome from an underdog position and how one elevated to their “next level” in life. In this podcast...Wendie and Todd will give you an inside look at someone who has had a personal or professional breakthrough that changed the course of their life, ultimately changing the course of those around them. Real people, real stories with real breakthroughs.Each episode will give you truth, tools, and tangible takeaways that will inspire, equip, and entertain you along your own life journey. Lean in. Listen well. This could be Your Biggest Breakthrough!
Episodes
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Episode 190: Why Most People Miss Their Biggest Breakthrough
Your breakthrough may not be the dramatic, life-changing moment you've been waiting for—it may be one small decision away. In this episode, we reveal why the biggest transformations often begin with simple, consistent steps rooted in faith, discipline, and obedience to God. So many of us delay...
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Episode 189: The Mindset That Helped a Quadruple Amputee Defy Every Limitation | Memphis Lafferty
Doctors told Memphis Lafferty's parents he had only three months to live. After surviving bacterial meningitis as a baby, he lost all four limbs—but that's only the beginning of his incredible story. In this inspiring conversation, Memphis shares how faith, perseverance, overcoming addiction, and...
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Episode 188: From Porn Addiction to Purpose: A Filmmaker-Police Officer's Testimony | Jaron Lockridge
What if God was pursuing you... even through a YouTube algorithm? In this powerful episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with filmmaker and police officer Jaron Lockridge to discuss faith, addiction, suffering, purpose, healing, and how one unexpected YouTube video became a turning...
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Episode 187: 31 Years as a Cop Nearly Broke Him | The Faith Story of Sergeant Mike McGrew
For 31 years, Sergeant Mike McGrew saw the darkest side of humanity—crime scenes, violence, addiction, suicide, and unimaginable loss. But when trauma, grief, and hopelessness nearly crushed him, God met him in the middle of the pain and completely transformed his life. In this deeply moving...
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Episode 186: She Lost Her Baby… Then Discovered This Shocking Truth About Joy & Pain | Naomie Katalika
What do you do when God doesn’t answer your prayers the way you expected? 💔 In this powerful episode, Naomie Katalika shares her heartbreaking story of losing her baby girl—and how she found unexpected joy, healing, and deeper faith in the middle of unimaginable pain. Watch now to discover how…
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Episode 185: She Drowned… Then Saw Heaven (And Came Back With This Message) | Teresa Roybal
She drowned… left her body… and encountered Heaven in a way that changed everything. In this powerful episode, Teresa Roybal shares her real near-death experience, her search for truth, and how pain led her into a life-changing relationship with God. Watch now and discover how your pain could...
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Episode 184: From Stripper to Soul Winner: The Radical Redemption of Kandi Rose {REPLAY}
In Memory of Kandi Rose (1949–2026) We are re-sharing this powerful episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough to honor the life and legacy of Kandi Rose, who recently went home to be with the Lord. Kandi was a dear friend whose radical transformation continues to serve as a beacon of hope for anyone...
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Episode 183: He Died From COVID… Then Met Jesus in Heaven (Near Death Experience That Will Shake Your Faith)
He was put in a coma from COVID… but what happened next will challenge everything you think about heaven, faith, and miracles. Watch this powerful near-death experience and see how God’s power still moves today. In this unforgettable episode, Steve Boyles shares his real-life near-death…
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Episode 182: From Suicide Attempt to Heart Transplant Miracle: Phillip Gornail’s Breakthrough Story
What does it take to go from standing at the edge of a highway at 2 a.m.—ready to end your life… to receiving a miracle heart transplant and living with radical faith? In this powerful episode, we sit down with our dear friend Phillip Gornail to unpack a story that honestly left us in awe of…
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Episode 181: How to Trust God in Delays, Rejection & Disappointment with Bobi Ryan
Are you struggling to trust God in the face of delays, rejection, or disappointment? Have you ever felt like God promised you something… and then nothing happened? In this powerful episode, Bobi Ryan shares how she waited 12 years for a promotion she believed God had prepared her for — only to be...
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Episode 180: Why Christians Must Stop Being Silent About Abortion with Brian Saksa
Abortion has become the prevailing human rights crisis of our time, and many Christians remain silent. In this episode, we speak with Brian Saksa about why Christians must confront abortion with conviction, courage, and pro-life action. Brian explains why abortion is not just a political issue…
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Episode 179: When Your Breakthrough Doesn’t Come: What to Do While You’re Waiting on God
Have you ever prayed for a breakthrough, believed with all your heart, and still found yourself waiting? Still trusting. Still hoping. Still wondering why nothing seems to be changing. In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, it’s just the two of us—no guest—because this conversation is for...
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Episode 178: Written in Heaven: Marriage, Miracles, and the Power of Sharing Your Story | Joe & Tamara Battaglia
What if the story you’re living right now—yes, even the painful parts—is being written by God with more intention than you can see? In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with our dear friends Joe and Tamara Battaglia, and we promise you this conversation will move you. You’ll...
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Episode 177: How to Heal After Divorce When You’re Angry at God | Hannah Ayers
What happens when divorce shakes your faith? In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Ayers, who went through a divorce while pregnant, deeply confused, angry at God, and still showing up every morning as a Christian radio host, smiling on air while her heart was breaking behind the scenes. If...
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Episode 176: Raising Jacob Grein: A 37-Year Journey of Faith, Disability, and Unshakable Hope
What does it really look like to raise a child when doctors say he won’t survive? In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, Ken and Mary Sue Grein share the deeply personal story of raising their son, Jacob Grein, over the course of 37 years. Born six weeks premature, Jacob faced severe…
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Episode 175: The Lost Healer: Inside Wilson Hickman’s Christian Fantasy Film Project
Step inside the world of The Lost Healer with filmmaker and storyteller Wilson Hickman, a rising Christian creative who is using fantasy to bring biblical truth to life in fresh, compelling ways. In this conversation, Wilson shares how his personal encounter with Jesus shaped his calling, why...
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Episode 174: From Hidden Shame to God’s Transforming Love: Powerful Redemption Story of Charles Wagner
Have you ever grown up in church, done “all the right things,” and still battled with a deep ache inside, the kind you just can’t explain to anyone? In this episode, we sit down with our friend Charles Wagner, and wow… his story is going to speak to so many of you who have carried silent pain,...
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Episode 173: Adoption, FASD, & Faith: How Joel Sheagren Turned Family Struggles into a God-Given Mission
We’ve got an episode today that’s going to stop you in your tracks. You’re going to meet Joel Sheagren, an award-winning filmmaker whose story feels like a movie itself, only this one’s real, raw, and full of God’s fingerprints. Joel grew up in a funeral home, had demonic encounters as a kid…
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Episode 172: How One Courageous Decision Can Change Your Life with David Atkins
In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with former New York State Trooper turned motivational speaker David Atkins, who proves that one courageous decision, rooted in faith, can completely change your life. David’s story will resonate with anyone who’s ever struggled with debt,...
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Episode 171: Why Teenagers Hold the Key to Revival: Greg Stier on Bold Faith and Youth Evangelism
Could the next great revival begin with teenagers who are bold enough to share their faith? In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we’re joined by Greg Stier, author, evangelist, and founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, who has spent over 30 years equipping teenagers to share their faith…
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Episode 170: From Harlem to Hope: Kendall Qualls on Faith, Family, Forgiveness, and Leadership
What do you do when life stacks the odds against you? Poverty, a broken family, and a dangerous environment could have easily defined Kendall Qualls’ future. But instead, his story is proof that your past doesn’t have to dictate your destiny. In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, Kendall...
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Episode 169: How Barbecue and Faith Sparked a Global Relief Movement with Stan Hays
What if something as simple as a pulled pork sandwich could remind people they aren’t forgotten? In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with Stan Hays, co-founder of Operation Barbecue Relief, whose story began in the aftermath of the devastating Joplin tornado. What started…
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Episode 168: Finding Faith After Suicide Loss: Ted & Hazel Semper’s Story of Grief, Healing, and Hope
Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles, which may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are outside the U.S., please seek local hotlines…
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Episode 167: Life Lessons from Climbing a Mountain: Overcoming Obstacles, Persevering, and Trusting God
You may never strap on hiking boots or climb a 14,000-foot mountain… but you’ve got mountains of your own. In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we share the raw, real, and sometimes hilarious lessons we learned while summiting our very first “fourteener” — Mount Bierstadt in Colorado.…
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Episode 166: Killing Sin: Break Free with the Power of the Holy Spirit | Karl Clauson
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle, trying hard to live right, but falling into the same old traps? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Karl Clauson, and trust us—you’ll want to lean in for this one. Karl’s story is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful. From hitting rock bottom in…
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Episode 165: My Ex-Husband Tried to Kill Us: Kimberly Haar’s Story of Survival, Healing, and God’s Redemption
What do you do when your life is shattered in a single night, and you’re left to pick up the broken pieces alone? In this powerful episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with Kimberly Haar, a licensed therapist whose personal story sounds like a movie—but it’s painfully real. After...
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Episode 164: From Corporate Burnout to a God-Ordained Mission: Matthew Faye Terry's Radical Yes to China
Ever feel like you’re stuck on a sinking ship with no clue what’s next? We’ve been there—and so has our guest, Matthew Faye Terry. In this powerful episode, you’ll hear a story that will absolutely stir your spirit. From crying out to God after corporate burnout to teaching English in communist...
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Episode 163: God Is My Dad: Sean Teis On Why Fatherlessness Is America’s Silent Crisis
What if the father who was supposed to protect you abandoned you before your first birthday? In this powerful episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, Sean Teis shares how being thrown into a life of fatherlessness at just nine months old became the foundation for a national ministry that brings...
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Episode 162: Navy SEAL Don Mann on How to Conquer Pain, Build Resilience, and Never Quit
Have you ever heard a story so wild, so intense, and yet so full of heart that it just stops you in your tracks? That’s exactly what happened when we sat down with Don Mann—SEAL Team 6 veteran, world-class endurance athlete, mountaineer, bestselling author, and now TV host. But more than all the...
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Episode 161: How to Lead Through Change and Trust God in Uncertainty | Jarrod Graetz Interview
Are you walking through a season of change—whether in your career, relationships, faith, or just life in general? Then this episode is for you. On today’s Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with Jarrod Graetz, former CEO of Australia’s largest Christian radio network and now a U.S.-based...
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Episode 160: From Ukrainian Orphan to Beloved Son: Vlad Robinson’s Story of Prayer, Pain & Redemption
Have you ever wondered if God really hears your prayers? This episode might just be the confirmation you need. We sat down with Vlad, whose story had us in tears—and in awe—of God’s relentless love. Abandoned by alcoholic parents, sent to a Ukrainian orphanage at just 7 years old, and surviving...
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Episode 159: How to Handle Expectations in Life & Marriage | The Perfect Couple
Expectations. We all have them—about how our day will go, how our relationships should work, and even how a simple hike will turn out. But what happens when reality doesn’t match what we envisioned? Frustration, disappointment, maybe even a little meltdown (just being honest!). In this episode…
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Episode 158: Life’s Unexpected Challenges: Finding Faith, Focus & Joy in Chaos
Ever feel like life throws you into situations you did not see coming? In this episode, we’re diving into some real, unfiltered moments—from getting caught in river rapids to dealing with dental disasters (yes, with numb mouths and all!). But here’s the twist—each of these moments has a lesson.…
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Episode 157: Marriage, Faith, and Everyday Chaos—Navigating Life’s Curveballs with Laughter and Grace
Is there such a thing as the “Perfect Couple?” Because let’s be honest—marriage isn’t always candlelit dinners and sweet love notes. Sometimes it’s trying to keep the faith when your spouse loads the dishwasher wrong for the hundredth time. In this episode, we dive into the ups, downs, and...
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Episode 156: Trusting God in Career Transitions: Toby Trotter’s Powerful Story
Ever felt like you’re at a crossroads, wondering if you're meant to do something different—but unsure how to take that next step? In this episode, we sit down with Toby Trotter, a man whose life has been a series of unexpected turns, all guided by faith. Toby went from a college football coach to…
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Episode 155: From Church Hurt to God’s Redemption: Keith & Gloria’s Story of Faith, Love & Purpose
Have you ever wondered if God is really working behind the scenes of your life? Maybe you’ve walked through deep hurt—church wounds, relational failures, or seasons of waiting that felt endless. If so, this episode is for you. Keith and Gloria Brooks have lived through war, loss, and what seemed...
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Episode 154: The Birth of Jesus: A Declaration of War
The birth of Jesus wasn’t just the beginning of a sweet story—it was a bold declaration of war to redeem humanity. In this special Christmas episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we dive deep into a cosmic perspective of Jesus’ arrival, exploring what was happening in the heavenly realms during...
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Episode 153: Go With the Flow: Embracing Life's Twists, Finding Blessings in Change
"Going with the flow" sounds easy—until life throws us unexpected twists and turns. In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we dive into what it truly means to embrace life’s challenges with faith and flexibility. From Thanksgiving mishaps to witnessing modern-day miracles, we share…
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Episode 152: Rediscover Purpose and Creativity After 60: David McNally’s Guide to Thriving in Later Life
What are your dreams, your passion, your vision, your purpose? Do you feel like these are slipping away as you get older, or is it just too overwhelming to figure out? Here’s the truth: you’re still alive, which means you’re still on a mission. You just might not see the opportunities waiting for...
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Episode 151: Why Identity Matters: Steph Carse on Faith, Bullying, and Purpose
Dive into an unforgettable conversation with Steph Carse, a man whose life journey has seen incredible highs and humbling lows—all with God at the center. In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we explore the power of identity, resilience, and faith in overcoming life’s harshest trials....
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Episode 150: Balancing Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance: Chris McCormack's Breakthrough Story
We all know life can get messy—balancing faith, family, fitness, and finances is no easy feat. But Chris is living proof that it’s possible to turn it all around with God at the center. Whether you're struggling with your career, or relationships, or finding your purpose, this episode is packed...
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Episode 149: Overcoming Feelings of Being Overlooked: Bridgette Cameron Ridenour's Journey to Finding Purpose
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bridgette Cameron Ridenour, who shares her incredible journey of feeling overlooked in a family of fame, only to find that God had a bigger, better plan. Bridgette opens up about the struggles of comparison, identity, and trusting in God’s timing, from...
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Episode 148: When Marriages Fall Apart: Signs, Causes, and How to Fix Relationship Issues
Is your marriage falling apart? Are you feeling the weight of unresolved issues, constant bickering, or that nagging distance between you and your partner? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help! In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we dive deep into the challenges that can strain even...
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Episode 147: Balancing Business Success and Godly Living: The Journey of Josh Dittrich
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind of life, chasing success but wondering if it’s all worth it, this episode is just for you. Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring story of Josh Dittrich, a man who transformed his life from the chaos of ambition to a fulfilling journey of faith and...
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Episode 146: The God of Restoration: Keegan and Beki Kidder's Testimony of Transformation
Imagine living a life that looks great on the outside but feels empty on the inside. That’s exactly where our guests, Keegan and Beki Kidder, found themselves—caught in a cycle of addiction, loneliness, and despair. But something incredible happened when they finally opened their hearts to God's...
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Episode 145: Discerning God's Voice: How to Listen to God and Avoid Deception
Are you struggling to discern God's voice amid all the noise and distractions of the world? Do you find yourself questioning if what you're hearing is truly from God or just your own interpretation? Well, you're not alone. In our latest episode of "Your Biggest Breakthrough," we dive deep into…
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Episode 144: Finding Intimacy with God: Margie McDaniel's Journey Through Pain and Healing
Are you feeling stuck in pain, shame, or hurt? Do you long for a deeper connection with God but struggle to find it in the chaos of life? Well, you're not alone. In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we dive deep into the powerful journey of Margie McDaniel, a life coach with over 25…
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Episode 143: From Grief to Grace: Brian Chrisagis' Healing Journey
In this emotionally charged episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with Brian Chrisagis, one-half of the dynamic twin duo known as the Chrisagis Brothers. The episode serves as a continuation of a previous episode featuring Brian and his twin brother, Shawn, who tragically passed away…
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Episode 142: God's Grace Amid Trials: A Journey of Faith and Restoration with Brent and Daniella Phillips
In this episode, Brent and Daniella Phillips share their deeply relatable journey, filled with challenges that many of us face. From financial struggles and church hurt to a life-threatening car accident, their story reveals how faith and resilience can guide us through the toughest times.…
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Episode 141: From Jehovah's Witness to Christianity: Sean Tritt's Spiritual Journey
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Tritt, a man whose journey from Jehovah's Witness upbringing to a profound relationship with Christ is nothing short of inspiring. Sean shared his early experiences growing up in a religious environment that emphasized rules over...
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People have learned from other people’s stories since the beginning of time. Stories stir the soul. Stories reveal. Stories heal. Why? Because hearing someone’s story allows the listener to see how that person overcame their challenge. Everyone loves to see the victorious outcome from an underdog position and how one elevated to their “next level” in life. In this podcast...Wendie and Todd will give you an inside look at someone who has had a personal or professional breakthrough that changed the course of their life, ultimately changing the course of those around them. Real people, real stories with real breakthroughs.Each episode will give you truth, tools, and tangible takeaways that will inspire, equip, and entertain you along your own life journey. Lean in. Listen well. This could be Your Biggest Breakthrough!
HOSTED BY
Wendie Pett, ND and Todd Isberner
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People have learned from other people’s stories since the beginning of time. Stories stir the soul. Stories reveal. Stories heal. Why? Because hearing someone’s story allows the listener to see how that person overcame their challenge. Everyone loves to see the victorious outcome from an underdog...
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Your Biggest Breakthrough is created and hosted by Wendie Pett, ND and Todd Isberner.
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