Season Six Wrap-Up: Reflections, Redemption & One Choice Away

Episode Description In the Season 6 finale, Justin and Trish Davis reflect on their favorite moments and powerful conversations from the past few months. From themes of reconciliation and church hurt to parenting, addiction, and spiritual growth, this episode highlights how transformation begins with honesty and continues with courage.

They revisit impactful interviews with guests like Derwin and Vicki Gray, Ian Morgan Cron, Brandon Heath, Lisa Whittle, Dr. Alison Cook, and Steve Carter—each offering a unique story of resilience and faith. Trish vulnerably shares about the loss of her father and how the journey toward forgiveness reshaped her life. Justin opens up about navigating hurt and healing in leadership and church settings.

The Davises also share a personal announcement: they’re going to be grandparents! (Yes, seriously!) Season 6 may be wrapping up, but this episode is packed with encouragement, wisdom, and a call to trust God and take that next courageous step.

Links and/or Resources 🎧 365 Connecting Questions for Couples by Casey & Meygan Caston: Buy on Amazon 📖 One Choice Away from Change by Justin & Trish Davis: Get Your Copy 📖 The Fix by Ian Morgan Cron 📖 Grieve, Breathe, Receive by Steve Carter 📖 I Shouldn’t Feel This Way by Dr. Alison Cook 📖 Lit Up With Love by Dr. Derwin Gray 📍Have topic ideas for Season 7? Email us: @justindavis33 📲 Follow Trish on Instagram: @trishdavis_ 💬 Share this episode and leave a review to help others find real conversations that lead to real transformation.

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Episode Title: Restoration, Intimacy & The Truth About Marriage (with Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo)

Episode Description:

Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo from One Extraordinary Marriage join Justin & Trish to share their powerful story—from a near-divorce to launching a global marriage movement. In this episode, they unpack how a 60-day sex challenge became a catalyst for healing, how to build all 6 types of intimacy (not just sexual), and why 2025 is a year of restoration for relationships.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward in your marriage, this conversation is filled with hope, humor, and practical tools to help you grow stronger together.

Links & Resources:

• Website: oneextraordinarymarriage.com

• Podcast: One Extraordinary Marriage Show

• Book: The 6 Pillars of Intimacy

• Justin & Trish: justinandtrisha.com

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🎙️ Episode Title: Take the Stairs, Face the Storm: Rory Vaden on Leadership, Calling, and Running Toward Hard Things

In this powerful conversation, Justin & Trish Davis sit down with Rory Vaden—NYT bestselling author of Take the Stairs and co-founder of Brand Builders Group—to talk about calling, imposter syndrome, and why the storms we fear most are often the doors to transformation.

Rory shares his journey from crying on a street corner to coaching leaders like Ed Mylett, Amy Porterfield, and John Maxwell. He unpacks the Buffalo Principle, explains how fear is often spiritual distraction, and challenges listeners to serve the person they once were. This episode is packed with wisdom, truth, and encouragement for anyone who feels called to more.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• 🧠 Brand Builders Group

• 📘 Take the Stairs (book)

• 🦬 Be the Buffalo (kids book)

• 🎯 Free Brand Strategy Call

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🎙️ Episode Title: One Choice Away from Change: A Launch Day Conversation with Our Son Micah

It’s book launch day! In this special episode, Justin & Trish invite their son Micah—a pastor and church planter—to lead a raw and hope-filled conversation about their new book, One Choice Away from Change. They reflect on the hard conversations, healing, and grace that shaped their family story and inspired this message.

You’ll hear how God has used pain, forgiveness, and intentional growth to break cycles and bring transformation. Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you.

🛒 Get the Book: 👉 One Choice Away from Change on Amazon

Thank you for your support on launch day! Every share, purchase, and review helps more people discover the freedom that comes from taking the next right step.

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Episode Title: Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding Healing in the Desert with Steve Carter

Episode Description: In this powerful episode, Justin and Trish sit down with their friend, pastor, and author Steve Carter to talk about grief, leadership loss, betrayal, and spiritual resilience. Steve shares the story behind his book Grieve, Breathe, Receive and how a personal season of pain and disillusionment became an invitation to deeper healing and transformation. From navigating the fallout of a public church scandal to rediscovering God's presence in the desert, this honest conversation is full of wisdom for anyone walking through disappointment, deconstruction, or transition.

Steve opens up about his unexpected resignation from Willow Creek, what it taught him about grief and spiritual formation, and how God reshaped his heart for ministry during years in the wilderness. Whether you’re in a season of letting go, waiting in uncertainty, or learning to forgive, this episode offers hope, direction, and real talk about the messy middle of spiritual growth.

Links and Resources: 🔹 Grieve, Breathe, Receive by Steve Carter 🔹 The Craft & Character Podcast 🔹 Learn more about Steve Carter 🔹 Christ Church of Oak Brook 🔹 Preorder One Choice Away from Change 🔹 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram

🎙️ Episode Title: I Shouldn’t Feel This Way: Integrating Faith, Psychology, and Honest Healing with Dr. Alison Cook

🎧 Episode Description: In this rich and vulnerable conversation, Justin and Trish sit down with psychologist, author, and spiritual mentor Dr. Alison Cook to talk about emotional honesty, faith, shame, and the healing power of self-awareness. Dr. Cook shares the inspiration behind her book I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, and why integrating faith and psychology is essential—not contradictory—to spiritual formation.

They explore the difference between conviction and shame, the danger of spiritual bypassing, how to stop "performing goodness," and why naming what’s hard is the first step toward healing. Whether you're a leader, a parent, or someone simply trying to live more whole and holy, this conversation offers deep wisdom and refreshing clarity.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 📘 I Shouldn’t Feel This Way – Dr. Alison Cook

• 🌐 Dr. Alison Cook’s Website

• 🎧 The Best of You Podcast

• 📘 The Best of You (book)

• 📘 Preorder Justin & Trish's book – One Choice Away from Change

• 📲 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram

🎙️ Episode Title: Breaking Bitterness and Embracing Grace: A Candid Conversation with Lisa Whittle

🎧 Episode Description: In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Justin and Trish sit down with long-time friend, speaker, and author Lisa Whittle for an honest conversation about breaking toxic cycles, including bitterness, shame, and unmet expectations. Lisa reflects on navigating grief, growing up as a pastor’s kid, surviving her father’s public ministry fall, and what has anchored her faith through decades of leadership.

She shares the deep work God continues to do in her life—particularly around bitterness and entitlement—and how shame shows up even when we think we’ve healed. If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, grief, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will remind you that you are not stuck, and Jesus really does change everything.

🔗 Links & Resources: 📘 God Knows by Lisa Whittle 📘 The Hard Good by Lisa Whittle 🎧 The Jesus Over Everything Podcast 🌐 LisaWhittle.com 📘 Preorder Justin & Trish’s book – One Choice Away from Change 📲 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram

🎙 Episode Title: Brandon Heath: Naming the Ache, Finding the Healing

📝 Episode Summary: Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandon Heath joins us from his tour bus for a raw and hope-filled conversation about music, father wounds, forgiveness, and the ache we all carry. Brandon opens up about the inspiration behind his 2024 album The Ache and shares how songwriting helps him process pain, find healing, and offer comfort to others. We talk about the tension between seeking approval and remaining faithful, the discipline of forgiveness, and how ordinary people can find holy confidence to share their stories—mess and all. This one will stir your heart.

💬 In This Episode:

• Why Brandon titled his latest record The Ache

• Growing up in Nashville and discovering music as a calling

• The childhood memory that shaped the album’s central theme

• Songwriting as a tool for processing grief and loss

• Wrestling with wanting to be heard vs. needing approval

• Breaking cycles of unforgiveness and practicing daily grace

• Encouragement for anyone who doesn’t feel “ready” to share their story

• The beauty of doing scary things—and trusting God with the results

• Brandon’s very Nashville answer to the California question 😄

🎵 Featured Album: The Ache by Brandon Heath (2024) – available now on all platforms. Start with track 1 for the full story experience.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Follow Brandon Heath on Instagram

• Connect with us at JustinAndTrisha.com

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