What are you wearing when the storms of life come?

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with longtime friend and ministry partner Pastor Pedro from the Dominican Republic for a heartfelt and practical conversation about faith, hardship, worship, prayer, grief, and learning to follow Jesus when life does not go according to plan.

Using the picture of “Dominican clothes,” Pedro talks about the spiritual attitudes we need to put on—and some things we need to take off—when we face seasons of pain, uncertainty, disappointment, and loss.

The conversation explores the battlefield of the mind, clothing ourselves with rejoicing, refusing to give God the leftovers of our worship, and what it means to borrow someone else’s hope when our own strength is running low—until we are able to hold hope for ourselves again.

Pedro also speaks personally about walking through grief and cancer with his wife, Lydia, and what God taught him about prayer, surrender, and trusting Him when the storm becomes deeply personal.

Along the way, Jimmy and Pedro talk about following Jesus into the margins, the richness of Dominican prayer culture, the different ways we define wealth, and why genuine worship must become more than something we give God for an hour on Sunday.

CHAPTERS

01:16 Introducing Pedro-ology

02:43 Understanding Plantain Power

04:25 Changing into Dominican Clothes

09:35 Preparing for Life’s Storms

13:26 Following Jesus into the Margins

19:27 Dominican Prayer Culture

21:34 Different Forms of Wealth

23:23 When God Answers Prayer

28:00 Walking Through Grief and Cancer

33:32 Winning the Battle of the Mind

37:46 Clothing Ourselves with Rejoicing

42:38 Removing the Clothes of Leftover Worship

47:10 Borrowing from Someone Else’s Hope

51:28 Join Us in the Dominican Republic

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” — Philippians 4:4

The storms will come. The question is what we will be wearing when they do—and who God may place beside us when we need help holding onto hope.

Learn more about Breakaway Outreach and opportunities to serve with us in the Dominican Republic and around the world at breakawayoutreach.com.

Pete grew up surrounded by violence, gangs, fighting, drugs, and a way of life that eventually led him to prison. By 25, he was serving nearly five years behind bars and beginning to wrestle with some of the deepest questions of his life.But prison would not be the end of Pete’s story.In this episode of the Breakaway Talk Podcast, Pete sits down with Jimmy Larche to talk honestly about his past, the prayers that began changing his heart, his journey toward following Jesus, and the people God used to help him discover a completely different way of living.Pete shares how becoming part of a loving church community helped strengthen his faith, teach him patience and forgiveness, and show him that Jesus really can change anybody. He also talks about becoming a husband and father, finding a deeper inner peace, and no longer carrying the constant pressure of trying to prove himself.Most importantly, Pete has a message for young people who feel trapped by gangs, drugs, violence, or the circumstances they grew up in:The life you have always known does not have to become the life you always live. You can break away.This is a conversation about redemption, second chances, spiritual transformation, and discovering purpose in Christ.If Pete’s story encourages you, share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that your past does not have the final word.Learn more about Breakaway Outreach and our work with children and young people facing hardship:www.breakawayoutreach.comBreakaway Talk PodcastReal stories. Real struggles. Real hope.►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.comPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm.#bible #motivation #faith #instagram #inspiration #God #Jesus #gangs #addiction #recovery #recoveryjourney #christian #testimony #prisonministry

What if your lowest moment was actually the beginning?

In this powerful episode of the Breakaway Talk Podcast, Donald Palmer shares his raw addiction recovery testimony—from growing up as a pastor’s kid to becoming trapped in addiction, homelessness, and a cycle he calls “the circle.”

After being shot in both legs and facing the possibility of never walking again, Donald encountered God in a moment that changed everything. What looked like the end became the start of a faith-based recovery and redemption story.

Today, Donald serves in homeless and street ministry, helping others break free from addiction and rediscover their identity and dignity.

This is more than a story—this is proof that recovery is a choice, and no one is too far gone.

Chapters:

01:23 A Pastor’s Kid in the Hood

05:58 The Circle of the Projects

07:57 The Night of the Shooting

09:52 A Gospel Moment: Coming Home13:14 Finding New Circles of Support

16:14 Living on Mission: Helping Others Recover

19:04 Reversing the Curse, Breaking Cycles

20:32 Restoring Dignity Through Kindness

25:38 Building Ministries in Hard Places

34:04 Consistency and Faithfulness

36:10 A Word for the Younger Generation

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What does it mean to be truly seen?In this episode, we sit down with Gary from Belfast to talk about growing up unseen, the cost of invisibility, and the healing that comes when someone — and ultimately God — sees you.From life on the Shankill Road to working with Breakaway kids in Tennessee, Gary shares how the ache to be seen is universal. We explore the biblical story of Hagar in Genesis 16, where God reveals Himself as El Roi — “The God Who Sees Me.” It’s a name given not by a king or prophet, but by a marginalized woman in the wilderness.This conversation is about:• The power of being seen• The tragedy of growing up invisible• Why God notices the overlooked• How being seen can change a lifeIf you’ve ever felt forgotten, dismissed, or invisible — this episode is for you.Scripture: Genesis 16Theme: Being Seen | El RoiWant to talk to Gary? Contact us: info@breakawayoutreach.comChapters:(01:00) Introduction(02:10) Tennessee Swag in Belfast UK(03:03) Experiencing My First Mission Trip(05:48) Growing Up in a Divided Community(10:25) Protestants vs. Catholics(12:15) Searching for Meaning on the Wall(15:27) Blessed Are the Peacemakers(22:02) The Universal Ache to Be Seen(27:56) The Power of Being Seen by God(29:32) A Theology for the Overlooked(32:52) A Broken Woman, A Living HopeIf this conversation resonated with you, Jimmy’s new book "Dancing With the Manatees" continues that same journey — exploring identity, longing, and what it means to be truly seen. Get FREE samples here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJ18MXP4►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com#bible #ElRoi #TheGodWhoSees #ChristianTheology #TheologyPodcast #Genesis16 #Hagar #GodWhoSeesMe #ChristianIdentity #FeelingUnseen #SeenByGod #FaithAndIdentity #ChristianTestimony #Belfast #ShankillRoad #NorthernIreland #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualHealing #GodSeesTheOverlooked #BiblicalTheology #ChristianEncouragement #TraumaAndFaith #FindingIdentity #BreakawayMinistry #FaithAndBelongingPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

A Celebrate Recovery Story

In this heartfelt episode, Jimmy sits down with Uncle Chaz to explore a redemptive journey that began in the wreckage of addiction, family dysfunction, and brokenness. Chaz reflects on a chaotic youth marked by barroom upbringing, fights, car crashes, and run-ins with the law—years fueled by fear, shame, and insecurity. But his story takes a turn when, at 23 and on the brink of despair, he cries out to God for help. What follows is a powerful testimony of grace: a journey through recovery, redemption, and rebuilding a life on faith and accountability.

Today, Chaz lives as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather—proof that even the most fractured stories can be rewritten by God’s mercy. Through honest reflection and humor, Jimmy and Chaz reveal how healing takes root when we face our pain, seek help, and allow Christ to repair what’s been broken. Their shared past becomes a story of hope for anyone trapped by shame, addiction, or generational wounds—a reminder that God specializes in turning our lowest moments into legacies of love and restoration.

Chapters:

(01:17) Introduction

(03:29) The Plymouth Duster Miracle

(07:49) Childhood Shame & Insecurities

(10:34) The Boy Growing Up in a Bar

(12:59) A Childhood With No Structure

(14:36) Fists, Fears, and a Troubled Youth

(16:52) Little League Coaches and Weed

(18:07) Arrested and Released

(22:37) A Defining Moment

(31:09) Fighting for Those Who Can't Fight

(33:49) The Road to Recovery

(40:34) Fatherhood and Adoption

(47:46) Repairers of the Breach

(52:12) How to Get Help

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This episode takes you courtside with Kobie and Regi, who served in Heubach, Germany, this past summer. For eight years, Breakaway’s camp there had focused on baseball—but this summer, basketball was added for the first time, and the impact was beyond what anyone imagined. Through a unique collaboration with local schools, over 250 students—including several Ukrainian refugee youth—heard the Gospel and experienced the love of Christ through sport.

Join us as we sit down with Regi and Kobie, two missional leaders whose stories embody the heart of Breakaway Outreach. Regi has spent nearly 30 years using basketball to reach youth in juvenile centers, schools, and communities across the U.S.—and this summer marked his first overseas mission. Kobie’s journey began as a 9-year-old Breakaway camper when both his parents were incarcerated; today, he’s a young leader helping others find hope through sports.

Together, they share what God did in Germany, what it means to see sports become a global tool for evangelism, sports camps as a Gospel refuge, and how redemption and purpose can emerge from troubled pasts.

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Pastor Corey Brooks is a businessman, philanthropist, mentor and visionary leader. He is the founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church in Chicago and the CEO of Project H.O.O.D., an organization committed to eradicating violence and transforming lives in Chicago's South Side.

Pastor Brooks’ academic journey took him through Ball State University, University of Florida, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Grace Theological Seminary. He joins us on this episode of the Breakaway Talk podcast to discuss visionary leadership, the importance of mentoring relationships with young people, his own journey from rebellious kid to becoming a pastor, and reaching youth on Chicago's South Side.

Chapters
(00:41) Visionary Leadership
(02:25) Project H.O.O.D.
(04:45) Rooftop Revelations
(08:54) Essential Tools for Visionary Leaders
(13:42) A Rebellious Kid's Journey to Pastor
(18:27) The Impact of Mentors
(26:54) How Can I Make a Difference in my Community?
(29:43) The Gospel and Why it Matters

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When Jacob was 8-years-old his father shot and killed his mother and was sentenced to life in prison. By the grace of God Jacob was sent to a loving home to live with his aunt and uncle. Today, he is a missionary in South Korea. How did Jacob go from such a traumatic childhood to serving others on the other side of the world? As he shares in this episode, it was meaningful relationships at a Christian youth camp that empowered Jacob to focus on the right kind of questions, ultimately leading him down a path of redemption, healing, and the hard stuff of forgiveness. Instead of just focusing on why God allowed it to happen, Jacob began asking different questions, which changed the whole trajectory of his life. Tune in to hear the whole story!

Chapters
(00:30) Mission Work in South Korea
(03:34) Religion and Despair in Korea
(09:11) English Camps Giving Hope
(12:08) My Father Killed My Mother
(16:55) Healing at a Christian Camp
(22:33) Hard Truth About Forgiveness
(32:52) How to Share The Gospel
(38:05) Faith in a Good God
(47:02) Getting Out of the "Victim" Hood

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