From the chaos of loss and breakdowns to unexpected healing and the slow, sacred wrestle with faith—this is the story of a girl who didn’t run from her questions, but walked straight up to them.

Jess opens up about anxiety, identity, burnout, and the pain of losing her dad at 15. Her search for truth led her from Buddhism to Bible studies, meditation retreats to messy church experiences. This isn’t a testimony wrapped in a bow—it’s the ongoing story of someone who dared to ask: What if there’s more?

✨ Topics we explore:

• Grief, trauma & mental health
• Finding community after isolation
• Religion vs. relationship with God
• Why asking hard questions matters
• The unexpected power of friendship & prayer

You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll relate.

And maybe—just maybe—you’ll walk away a little more curious.

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An amazing Episode with Nicky Eatalapaka exploring her incredible life of faith of sacrifice that led to blessings and getting married to a stranger.

Read Living on the Edge here: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Edge-story-faith-achieve-ebook/dp/B014NHELO6

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726 W Francis St,
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Faith through moments that shape, inspire, and uplift and break down.

00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Matthew catch up
03:54 - Is Luke better then everyone? struggling with sin
06:27 - Matthew thoughts on his Purpose
07:54 - Stepping back
09:43 - the collage grind
12:21 - Leaving Collage?
14:12 - How we spend time with God
14:51 - Navy seal inspo
16:24 - Fasting and a peace that surpassed all understanding
19:36 - forged but unused
21:00 - broken down to come back stronger
25:44 - braking to grow stronger
26:42 - Jesus is the man "literally"
32:13 - wearing a cross
33:44 - sharing Jesus in public
36:43 - god opening doors
39:44 - plant seeds
40:41 - advice to give

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Send us some mail:
Address it to Fire Starters
726 W Francis St,
Aspen, CO 81611
United States

Go watch the pod: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJDeoosi4NVIQRZ-9DvC6w