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  • Amazing Grace In The Darkest Hour Part 2 With Sheldon Jernigan

    Amazing Grace In The Darkest Hour Part 2 With Sheldon Jernigan
    2025/11/03
    This one’s close to my heart. In part two of my conversation with my son, Sheldon, we talk about what recovery really looks like, the hard days, the small victories, and the faith that keeps us both going. We open Hugh’s Big Book, the one my late husband studied every morning, and reflect on what it means to live one day at a time with God at the center.Sheldon shares his journey from relapse to renewal, the dangers of gas-station drugs, and how gratitude and grace pulled him through when nothing else worked. We talk about surrender, service, and how miracles still happen even in the mess.
    Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of addiction, overdose, withdrawal, suicidal thoughts, and loss. Listener discretion is advised.
    Episode Highlights:
    [1:00] Lessons from Hugh’s Big Book and living one day at a time
    [4:00] Sheldon’s turning point and the meaning of daily reprieve
    [9:00] The grip of addiction and learning to let go
    [13:00] The danger of gas-station drugs and Kratom
    [18:00] My breaking point and surrendering to God
    [27:00] Finding faith again after relapse
    [33:00] Gratitude as the secret to staying sober
    [39:00] Hope for anyone still fighting the battle

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    42 分
  • Amazing Grace In the Darkest Hour With Sheldon Jernigan

    Amazing Grace In the Darkest Hour With Sheldon Jernigan
    2025/10/27
    This week’s episode is one of the most personal and powerful ones I’ve ever shared. I sit down with my son, Sheldon, for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, resilience, and redemption. Together, we open up about years of pain, prayer, and perseverance, and how God’s grace met us both in the middle of our mess.Sheldon shares how his addiction began at a young age, what recovery has truly taught him, and why he believes his purpose now is to help others find freedom. I talk about the journey from a mother’s perspective, learning when to let go, how to love without enabling, and how faith sustained me when hope felt lost.This is for every parent, every family, and every person who needs to know that no matter how dark it gets, there is always a way back to the light.Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of drug addiction, incarceration, and loss, which may be difficult for some listeners.

    Episode Highlights:
    [1:45] Growing up without a father and the search for acceptance
    [5:00] The early signs of addiction and the spiral that followed
    [9:00] A mother’s breaking point and the power of surrender
    [13:00] The hard truth: when helping hurts
    [17:00] How Haven House changed everything
    [20:00] From victim to victorious: finding strength through faith
    [25:00] What recovery really means
    [27:00] A story of hope for every family still fighting

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    29 分
  • Make One Stranger Smile Today and Watch Your Day Change

    Make One Stranger Smile Today and Watch Your Day Change
    2025/10/20
    This week, I sit down with one of the kindest souls I know, someone who believes the smallest act of kindness can ripple further than we imagine. His name is Garrett Aune, and we work and volunteer together. His philosophy is simple: one smile can change everything. We talk about empathy as a muscle, the unexpected ways joy returns when you give it away, and how one day of intentional kindness led to a movement of connection and purpose. He opens up about loss, resilience, and serving others even when your own heart feels heavy. Together, we explore what happens when you trade judgment for generosity, how to stay grounded when the world feels chaotic, and why the best way to change your day is to brighten someone else’s.

    Episode Highlights:
    [1:45] The story that started it all—helping one stranger in need
    [5:20] How kindness builds confidence and community
    [9:10] Turning pain into purpose through volunteering
    [13:45] The science of smiling—and how it rewires your brain
    [18:30] Everyday opportunities to serve where you are
    [24:00] Why gratitude grows when you give it away
    [31:15] How helping others helps you heal
    [38:00] The challenge: make one stranger smile today

    Special Thanks to Our Season 6 Sponsors:
    🏡 Lending Hand Mortgage: Heart-led lending with purpose
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    🌐 Holiday Beach Mechanical
    🎽 Minutes & Miles – Outfitting me in all my “chicken leg” outfits:https://minutesandmiles.com
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    31 分
  • Leave A Soul Print!

    Leave A Soul Print!
    2025/10/15
    This morning, as I ran beneath the glow of the full moon, I couldn’t help but think about my late husband, Hugh Smith, and the lasting imprint he left on my heart and the lives of so many others. Hugh lived his life with intention. He was serving, loving, and growing closer to God every single day. Even in his final years, he began each morning on his knees, praying, “Hey Dad…show me how to do Your will.”Today I’m sharing how Hugh’s legacy of recovery, faith, and kindness continues to shape me. When I think about the way he loved without judgment, his example reminds us all to live with grace and to leave a soul print everywhere we go. Because the world doesn’t need more critics, it needs more people willing to love, forgive, and shine light into the darkness.
    Episode Highlights
    [01:00] Morning reflections and gratitude on the trail
    [02:30] Remembering Hugh’s 26 years of sobriety and his spiritual journey
    [04:15] Daily prayer and calling God “Dad”
    [05:00] Leaving a soul print and living with purpose
    [06:15] Lessons from Andy Stanley: God’s upside-down pyramid
    [07:00] Finding beauty in reminders of love, even through loss
    [09:30] Living as the light in a world that needs love
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    10 分
  • Timing Can Be Everything

    Timing Can Be Everything
    2025/10/06
    This week, I open up about the moments in life that nearly broke me—and the unexpected ways God and community showed up to remind me I wasn’t alone. From running (or my version of it!) with a heart full of gratitude, to remembering the days when I had no power, no water, and no money, I share the sobering truth that resilience is often born in the hardest places.You’ll hear a story I’ve never shared publicly, about a season of pain and seizures so severe that I nearly gave up until a letter showed up at just the right time. I talk about the angels God sent to help me, the kindness of friends and strangers who kept my family afloat, and why moving our bodies and moving toward hope go hand in hand.If you are in a dark place right now, please know this: there is hope for you. And if you’re standing in the light, be that hope for someone else.

    Episode Highlights:
    [01:20] A sobering reminder while helping someone in need
    [04:15] Praise at the pump and gratitude for health
    [07:45] The healing power of moving your body
    [12:30] Seizures, pain, and the moment I almost gave up
    [18:15] God’s timing and a letter that saved my life
    [24:00] Stories of community showing up in big ways
    [29:00] Choosing to be hope and light for others

    Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
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    🔥 Holiday Beach Mechanical – holidaybeachmechanical.com
    🏠 American Home Shield Warranty – Chris Dickson, 850-568-5142
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    18 分
  • Transformation Is Rarely Fun

    Transformation Is Rarely Fun
    2025/09/29
    As I prepared for my upcoming TED Talk, I realized the message I couldn’t shake was resilience. Not the easy kind we talk about in hindsight, but the real, raw kind that comes when life shatters your plans and leaves you with no choice but to dig deep.I open my heart about divorce, infidelity, financial struggle, and the mistakes I made along the way. I also share how faith, prayer, and the kindness of others carried me when I thought I couldn’t make it! Through every heartbreak and setback, I’ve learned that resilience is fully about trusting God to turn even the hardest seasons into a foundation for growth, strength, and compassion. I hope that this story reminds you that no matter what you’re facing, you are stronger than you think, and your next chapter can be more beautiful than you ever imagined.

    Episode Highlights:
    [01:30] Preparing for a TED Talk and shifting the topic to resilience
    [03:15] Childhood lessons in faith and early resilience
    [05:00] Divorce, infidelity, and why it felt harder than death
    [09:00] Mistakes I made during divorce and what I wish I’d done differently
    [17:30] The importance of self-care and recognizing red flags
    [20:00] Resilience as a muscle built in adversity
    [22:15] Learning forgiveness, finding strength, and starting anew with Hugh

    Links & Resources:
    Awake by JenHatmaker

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    🔥 Holiday Beach Mechanical – holidaybeachmechanical.com
    🏠 American Home Shield Warranty – Chris Dickson, 850-568-5142
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    🎙 Presented by ADF Media
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    26 分
  • Paving My Parking Lot With More Than Good Intentions

    Paving My Parking Lot With More Than Good Intentions
    2025/09/22
    Today, I'm opening up about a recent blunder involving truck parking at my business and how it led me to break my own social media policy, which is all about kindness and positivity. I share the story of how I mishandled the situation and the lessons I've learned from it. You'll hear me talk about taking responsibility, making amends, and living a life full of grace and kindness. Remember, our lives are only as peaceful as the kindness and forgiveness we put out into the world.
    Episode Highlights:
    [00:13] Sponsor Shoutouts
    [01:32] Kindness and Personal Policies
    [02:12] The Truck Incident
    [08:42] Reflecting on Mistakes
    [13:14] Living with Peace and Kindness
    [16:47] Affirmation

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    The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom – Creative bites, cozy brunches, and incredible hospitality
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    🌾 Lucky’s Pine Straw – Beautiful pine straw delivered and installed for homes and businesses
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    17 分
  • Creating Positive Company Culture with Aaron Rich

    Creating Positive Company Culture with Aaron Rich
    2025/09/15
    This week, I sit down with my dear friend Aaron Rich. He’s an entrepreneur, podcast host, fisherman, and community builder. We talk about leadership that trusts people, making room for fun (yes, fishing on the golf course), and how his podcast “Road to Rich” lifts up local voices. Aaron also opens his heart about losing his mom during COVID, the grief that shaped him, and the compassion that followed. Together, we reflect on Hurricane Michael, healing, and why making time for people matters most.

    Episode Highlights:
    [2:00] The words that describe Aaron—and why they matter
    [5:30] “Road to Rich”: purpose, community, and storytelling
    [9:00] Many hats: studios, IT, cabling, and more
    [14:00] Culture by design: joy, respect, and playful traditions
    [20:00] Investing in downtown Panama City
    [25:00] Hurricane Michael, COVID, grief, and growth
    [32:00] Therapy, compassion, and being present
    [40:00] Golf, fishing, and unplugging well
    [47:00] “Progress you don’t measure doesn’t exist”
    [55:00] Make time for people—you’ll never regret it

    Special Thanks to Our Season 6 Sponsors:
    🏡 Lending Hand Mortgage: Heart-led lending with purpose
    Kevin Kenerson
    615-390-7534
    www.lhmtg.com
    🍳 The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom – Creative bites, cozy brunches, and incredible hospitality
    https://thegrocerykitchenandtaproom.com
    🌾 Lucky’s Pine Straw – Beautiful pine straw delivered and installed for homes and businesses
    https://luckiespinestraw.com
    💛 Bay Tax – Experts in cost segregation and ERC savings
    Brian Yormack, CPA
    (720) 310-0084
    https://www.bay.tax
    ✨ Hue Salon: huesalonandboutique.com
    ✨ Amor Boutique: amorboutiquepc.com
    🎙 Presented by ADF MediaLet’s Stay Connected!


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