Grief changes everything. When you’ve lost someone you love, even getting through the day can feel impossible.

Stephen Roddy has been there. After losing his father at 13 and his mother just a few years later, the pain nearly consumed him. But in the middle of his heartbreak, God met him—through people, through moments of grace, and through a quiet strength he didn’t know he had.

In this episode, Stephen opens up about the long, painful road of loss—and how, little by little, he found joy again. If you're feeling broken or stuck in sorrow, his story will gently remind you: healing is possible. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay in this place forever.

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What does it really look like to let go of the life you’ve built—and trust God to catch you?

After 32 years as the Executive Director of Youth for Christ, Bobby Arkills stepped down. He walked away from a stable salary, health benefits, and the identity he’d carried for over three decades—all because he felt God calling him into something new.

With no backup plan and no guaranteed income, Bobby chose obedience over certainty. What followed? A year and a half of wrestling, refining, and relentless faith… and along the way, unexpected provision, mentorship, and joy.

This episode is for anyone feeling the pull to leave what’s familiar and step into the unknown. Bobby’s story is a masterclass in surrendering control, trusting God’s timing, and embracing generosity—especially when it doesn’t make sense on paper.

If you’ve ever asked, “Can I really let go and still be okay?”—this conversation is your answer.

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What do you do when the prayers you begged God to answer are met with silence?

Teryl Isenberg, a devoted middle school Bible teacher, lost not one, but two sisters. The grief was overwhelming. The questions were real. And her faith—once so certain—was suddenly on trial.

In this raw and powerful episode, Teryl shares her journey through unimaginable heartbreak, the students who asked the questions she didn’t want to face, and the miraculous moments that reminded her she was never alone.

She doesn’t sugarcoat the pain. She doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. But through her vulnerability, she shows us what it means to grieve with grace, to live generously, and to keep walking—even when you don’t understand where the path is going.

If you’ve ever asked why do bad things happen to good people?, or wrestled with how God fits into the mess, this conversation will hold space for your questions, your tears, and maybe even your healing.

Teryl Isenberg Email | tisenberg@lcschool.org

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