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Cody Cacciacarro grew up a self-described skeptic — homeschooled, country-raised, and convinced church people were just a little too "happy clappy" for him. Then life caught up. In this week's Midweek Motivation, Cody sits down with Jess to share the unlikely chain of events — including a 30-minute conversation with a stranger in a WinCo during COVID — that moved him from doubt to a real, living faith in Jesus.

Note: The audio in this episode had an issue. We repaired it as best as possible to make it an enjoyable listening experience, but we're aware it's not up to our preferred quality. We're sorry for the inconvenience and remain committed to our standard of excellence.

Discover:

• Why healthy skepticism can actually lead you toward truth, not away from it
• The honest questions Cody wrestled with about Jesus, the Trinity, and the Bible
• The desperate prayer he whispered in a grocery store — and what happened next
• How community, men's alliance, and relational discipleship pulled him out of isolation
• What it really felt like the moment he said yes to Jesus

Reflection: Cody's story is a reminder that God isn't intimidated by your questions. He meets people in grocery store aisles, in business meetings, and at the end of themselves. If you've been holding back because you think you need to have it all figured out first — or because you think you're too far gone — Cody's journey says otherwise. You're not too broken to be helped. And the next step is closer than you think.

Key Takeaways:

• Skepticism isn't the enemy of faith — closed-mindedness is
• God answers prayer, but He often hands you the recipe, not the finished cake
• You're never too broken, too far, or too late to be reached by Jesus
• Community with other believers accelerates growth in ways isolation never can
• Asking honest questions — and finding people willing to answer them — changes everything

Question for you to think about: What's one honest question about faith you've been afraid to ask out loud — and who could you bring it to this week?

Calls to Action: If Cody's story moved you, do three quick things: subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, drop a comment sharing what stood out to you, and send this to one person who's been asking questions about Jesus. If you're local to Portland, come visit us at Westside — we'd love to meet you.

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