Lean into this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Terry Childers—former professional baseball player with the New York Mets organization and a dedicated advocate for addiction recovery. Sober for over 20 years, Terry shares his incredible testimony of battling addiction, the one simple prayer that changed everything, and how he found true freedom through faith and surrender.
Previously a Clinical Liaison at The Bluff in Augusta, Georgia, Terry has spent over a decade helping individuals and families find hope, healing, and restoration. His journey hasn’t been without heartbreak—including the devastating loss of his son to addiction—but through it all, Terry’s unwavering belief is clear: God is with you in the darkest valleys.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or facing emotional strongholds, Terry’s story is a beacon of hope. This episode reminds us that no family member should be left behind—and that recovery is possible, one step at a time.
Tune in for a raw, real conversation about consequences, redemption, and the grace that carries us through it all.#thehousewebuildpodcast #buildhishouse #nofamilymemberleftbehind

In this soul-stirring episode 15 of The House We Build, Nicole Atkinson invites us into a powerful and honest conversation about emotional intelligence, the impact of what we consume, and the fruit our lives are producing. Drawing from research, personal testimony, and the transformative truth of Scripture, Nicole unpacks how our habits, thoughts, and influences shape how we show up in the world.

She shares how meeting Jesus began a lifelong process of inner transformation—how His promises continue to renew her mind and challenge negative, ruminating thoughts. From the science behind prayer and its mental health benefits to the dangers of unchecked social media consumption, this episode explores what it means to be strategic with our minds, our time, and our calling.

God has placed something inside of you. Are you producing with what He gave you? Dive in as Nicole asks the hard questions: What are you feeding your mind? What are you creating with your life? And how can we choose daily to consume His goodness and exude it into the earth? You were made for more!

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Meet Nicole Atkinson– Lover of Jesus, Author, Teacher, Ordained Minister, and Purpose Ignitor. She has her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor.

She is an expert researcher and thrives on learning new things. Her superpower is helping others draw closer to God! - and in doing so, discover their purpose to overcome mental blocks that prohibit them from walking in their full potential!

Connect with Nicole, her books, retreats, etc. at www.nicoleatkinsoninc.com

The silent pandemic: Real Talk on Burnout! Discover the powerful connection between soul care and active rest. In this powerful episode of The House We Build, we welcome special guests Natalie and Bryant Borges for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, identity, and the soul.
As burnout silently spreads like a pandemic—impacting families, pastors, husbands, moms, and leaders—how do we truly find rest in a culture that keeps us running? So many of us have learned to survive at high levels of stress, driven by the belief that we always need to be doing something. But this constant drive floods our bodies with cortisol and stress hormones that don’t quickly leave—and overtime, they wear us down.

Bryant shares his personal journey of discontent in his military career, and the life-changing moment he encountered the Holy Spirit in the secret place. He speaks to the soul-level transformation that comes from radical humility, intimacy with Jesus, and the art of lingering in His presence—not for performance, but for peace. Bryant speaks to how the brain and the body react to ongoing stress and high levels of cortisol that can lead to burnout. He walks us through what it looks like to a "Tactical Pause" and keeps our spirit permeable to the Father through the Holy Spirit.

Natalie brings her expertise in counseling and soul care, reminding us that we are made of body, soul, and spirit. While we often care for the body and tend to our spiritual practices, the soul—our mind, will, and emotions—is frequently neglected. She invites us to consider: is your soul being shaped more by the pressures of the world, or by the wisdom and Word of God?

This episode is an invitation to pause—on purpose. To rediscover the power of rest. To let the Holy Spirit meet you where you are, and lead you into daily renewal.
If you're feeling exhausted, burned out, or barely holding on, you're not alone. This conversation is for you. Rest is possible. Wholeness is within reach. Let’s build from the inside out.

Get to know our guests:

Bryant is a Harvard-trained Executive Coach and Burnout Prevention Strategist with 15+ years of leadership in the medical field, Department of Defense, nonprofits, and mental health. He’s led multimillion-dollar operations and faith-based initiatives, witnessing how leadership without margin leads to burnout. Blending over 10,000 hours of clinical experience with neuroscience, somatics, and biblical leadership, Bryant equips CEOs, Pastors, and teams with practical tools for resilience, clarity, and sustainable impact. His mission: to help leaders overcome burnout and lead with endurance. Find him at: www.borgescatalyticsolutions.com

Natalie is Creation Therapy-certified, a Temperament Analyst and Wellness Coach with over 15+ years of ministry leadership experience across church, nonprofit, and community settings. She leads a faith-based coaching business equipping individuals and families for healing, growth, and sustainable transformation. As a homeschooling mother of four boys, Natalie brings both lived experience and spiritual insight into the challenges of modern Christian parenting, emotional resilience, and identity restoration. Drawing from her background in ministry, biblical counseling, and family systems, she helps women and families move from survival into Spirit-led wholeness. Her mission: to help faith-filled families heal from trauma, reclaim their identity in Christ and walk in lasting freedom.