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In Episode 2 of the Flint to Grace Podcast, Dr. T.J. Klein discusses when you hear the word Flint, you might think of hardship—broken systems, closed factories, and a water crisis that shattered trust. But flint is also a stone—hard, forged under pressure, and capable of producing fire when struck. In this episode of Flint to Grace, Dr. T.J. Klein explores how God uses hard places, both in Scripture and in our lives, to bring redemption. From the biblical symbolism of flint to the story of Flint, Michigan, discover how Jesus meets us in the friction to ignite grace. If you’re walking through a hard place, this episode is for you.

Focus Scripture: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

In this launch episode, Dr. T.J. Klein shares how growing up in Flint, Michigan shaped his understanding of struggle, resilience, and faith—and how God’s grace has redeemed those hard places. Through personal storytelling and honest reflection, T.J. explains why Flint to Grace exists, how it was born from private prayers and real-life grit, and why “there is a Flint everywhere” for anyone who knows disappointment, loss, or unfinished stories. This opening episode invites listeners to slow down, look for God in ordinary places, and discover that grace meets us right where we are.